Sunil Narine says no to T20 World Cup, closes door on West Indies captain Powell's public request to unretire
8 months ago

Sunil Narine says no to T20 World Cup, closes door on West Indies captain Powell's public request to unretire

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Narine ended all speculations about unretiring and making himself available for the upcoming T20 World Cup by stating that the door to international cricket is "now closed" for him. The West Indies all-rounder, who announced his retirement from international cricket in November last year, said he was "flattered and humbled" by the admiration he received for his stunning show with both bat and ball in IPL 2024 that got the West Indies captain Rovman Powell, his teammates and former cricketers like Ian Bishop talking about his return for the T20 World Cup. I’m truly flattered and humbled that my performances recently have moved many people to publicly express their wish for me to come out of retirement and play in the upcoming T20 World Cup," Narine said. ‘The door is now closed…’: Sunil Narine on comeback for T20 World Cup The 35-year-old Trinidadian, however, said he has made peace with the decision to retire and has no plans of representing West Indies in the T20 World Cup slated to begin in June this year.

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Sunil Narine's 'most vocal critic' Kevin Pietersen accepts mistake on live TV, ‘KP was wrong,’ says Matthew Hayden
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Narine's 'most vocal critic' Kevin Pietersen accepts mistake on live TV, ‘KP was wrong,’ says Matthew Hayden

Hindustan Times  

Under normal circumstances, Sunil Narine would walk into any T20 side of the world just on the back of his bowling. Kevin Pietersen and Matthew Hayden Narine, who has shown the splashes of brilliance as a batter in the IPL, set the stage on fire with his consistency at the top of the order. So surprising was Narine's display with …

Sunil Narine scales huge T20 milestone, joins Dwayne Bravo and Rashid Khan in elite category
7 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Narine scales huge T20 milestone, joins Dwayne Bravo and Rashid Khan in elite category

India TV News  

Sunil Narine, one of Kolkata Knight Riders' most trusted players, recorded a huge milestone in T20 cricket history on Saturday. The mystery spinner bagged the crucial wicket of Mumbai Indians' wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan in the 60th game of IPL 2024 to join the elite list of players with 550 or more scalps in T20 cricket. Narine is only the third …

Narine, the opener, lights up show yet again
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Narine, the opener, lights up show yet again

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Sunil Narine has been a revelation with the blade this IPL season. That was evident in Lucknow on Sunday as the Kolkata Knight Riders opener dismantled the Lucknow Super Giants attack to help the team post 98-run win. Following a dot ball, Stoinis went for slower delivery but Narine was in no mood to slow down, and connected again …

Why is Sunil Narine not playing for West Indies in T20 World Cup?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Sunil Narine not playing for West Indies in T20 World Cup?

India TV News  

Sunil Narine is the most valuable player of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The West Indies announced their squad for T20 World Cup today with Rovman Powell leading the side and had Narine's KKR teammate Andre Russell in it too. Making a U-turn on retirement is not new these days and looking at his terrific form, it seems Narine …

T20 World Cup: Narine rules out World Cup return amid purple patch in IPL
8 months ago

T20 World Cup: Narine rules out World Cup return amid purple patch in IPL

The Hindu  

Former West Indies bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine, who is having a terrific IPL season, won’t be reversing his retirement decision for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA, insisting that the “door is now closed”. But owing to his sensational form with both bat and ball for Kolkata Knight Riders this IPL season, attempts were being made …

'Door is closed': Sunil Narine confirms no U-turn from international retirement despite stupendous IPL 2024 – India TV
8 months ago

'Door is closed': Sunil Narine confirms no U-turn from international retirement despite stupendous IPL 2024 – India TV

India TV News  

Former West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine has been in outstanding form in the ongoing edition of the IPL playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Given how he is batting and bowling for the Knight Riders, commentators, several former cricketers and even the current players in the West Indies side have been in Narine's ears for coming back from retirement for …

Only one: Gautam Gambhir doffs hit hat to Sunil Narine in one-liner on social media
8 months, 1 week ago

Only one: Gautam Gambhir doffs hit hat to Sunil Narine in one-liner on social media

India Today  

Knight Riders' mentor Gautam Gambhir took to social media to pay special tribute to Sunil Narine after the makeshift opener hit his maiden Indian Premier League hundred on Tuesday. Narine lit up the Eden Gardens, smashing 49-ball hundred and then finishing with 109 in just 56 balls as he helped KKR post 223 against Rajasthan in their IPL 2024 meeting. …

Windies’ Powell trying to persuade Narine out of retirement for home World Cup
8 months, 1 week ago

Windies’ Powell trying to persuade Narine out of retirement for home World Cup

The Hindu  

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell said he is trying to persuade all-rounder Sunil Narine to come out of international retirement for the home T20 World Cup in June. Narine smashed 109 off 56 balls and claimed two wickets, including Powell’s, but it was not enough to secure victory, with Jos Buttler leading Rajasthan Royals’ successful chase of 224 with an …

Sunil Narine coaxed to unretire and play T20 World Cup for West Indies. ‘I’ve asked Pollard, Bravo, Pooran…' says Powell
8 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Narine coaxed to unretire and play T20 World Cup for West Indies. ‘I’ve asked Pollard, Bravo, Pooran…' says Powell

Hindustan Times  

West Indies captain Rovman Powell is trying his level best to convince Sunil Narine to come out of international retirement and play the upcoming T20 World Cup for the West Indies. Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine celebrates after scoring a century Narine, who hasn't played for the West Indies in nearly five years - his last was a T20I against …

West Indies captain urges Suni Narine to come out of international retirement for ICC Men's T20 World Cup
8 months, 1 week ago

West Indies captain urges Suni Narine to come out of international retirement for ICC Men's T20 World Cup

India TV News  

The West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell has revealed that he has been trying to urge Sunil Narine to come out of international retirement for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 but the spin-bowling allrounder has "blocked out everyone". "It is what it is, but let's see what the future holds," Narine told after the game when asked whether …

Sunil Narine’s record-fest outing vs RR: KKR star bags unique record with maiden 100; joins Rohit, Watson in elite club
8 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Narine’s record-fest outing vs RR: KKR star bags unique record with maiden 100; joins Rohit, Watson in elite club

Hindustan Times  

Rewriting history in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders opener Sunil Narine has joined an elite club starring veteran batter Rohit Sharma and former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson on Tuesday. Demolishing the potent bowling attack of the Rajasthan Royals on matchday 31 of the IPL 2024, West Indies all-rounder Narine ended his long wait for …

Suryakumar Yadav, Sanjay Manjrekar salute Sunil Narine as KKR star crushes RR bowlers with maiden T20 ton at IPL 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Suryakumar Yadav, Sanjay Manjrekar salute Sunil Narine as KKR star crushes RR bowlers with maiden T20 ton at IPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

Rediscovering his form as an opening batter in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders' power-hitter Sunil Narine smashed his first-ever century against former champions Rajasthan Royals at the famous Eden Gardens on Tuesday. Becoming KKR's weapon of mass destruction in the IPL 2024, Narine smashed his maiden T20 century in his 504th game to end …

Sunil Narine slams maiden T20 ton, becomes first cricketer in IPL history to achieve massive milestone
8 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Narine slams maiden T20 ton, becomes first cricketer in IPL history to achieve massive milestone

India TV News  

35-year-old veteran Sunil Narine continued his Midas touch in the Indian Premier League 2024 as he slammed his maiden T20 ton in the clash against Rajasthan Royals. Narine has become the first player in the history of IPL to score a hundred and have 100 wickets in the cash-rich league. Narine's stay came to an end when Trent Boult nailed …

IPL 2024: 'Kohli played 59 balls to reach 83 and Kolkata..', Aakash Chopra takes dig at RCB after loss to KKR
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: 'Kohli played 59 balls to reach 83 and Kolkata..', Aakash Chopra takes dig at RCB after loss to KKR

Firstpost  

“Just to put things in context, the opposing team bowled well but Kohli played 59 balls to reach 83 and Kolkata had already scored 85 in 5.5 overs. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra noted out an interesting point after Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the IPL on Friday. Just to put things in …

Star Cricketers Who Announced Their Retirement From International Cricket In 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Star Cricketers Who Announced Their Retirement From International Cricket In 2023

ABP News  

It was a packed international cricket calendar in 2023, the year which saw Australia clinch their record-extending sixth ODI World Cup by beating India in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19. Stuart Broad Veteran England fast bowler Stuart Broad is one big name that won't be seen in international cricket anymore. While he had …

Sunil Narine announces retirement from international cricket, 4 years after his final match for West Indies
1 year, 1 month ago

Sunil Narine announces retirement from international cricket, 4 years after his final match for West Indies

India TV News  

Veteran West Indies spinner Sunil Narine has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Sunday, November 5. Narine acknowledged that he hasn't played international cricket for four years as he last played in a T20 against India in August 2019 and has taken the franchise route since. Narine, 35, wasn't preferred by Cricket West Indies as several …

T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma never looks out of form, says Sunil Narine ahead of T20 World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma never looks out of form, says Sunil Narine ahead of T20 World Cup

India Today  

West Indies great Sunil Narine will be watching the T20 World Cup from the sidelines, after he was not named in the T20 squad for the 2022 edition, scheduled to be held in Australia, during the months of October and November. He is one of the best in the world so he is always going to come back better," Narine …

No Andre Russell as West Indies announce 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

No Andre Russell as West Indies announce 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022

India Today  

West Indies on Wednesday, September 14 announced a 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia which will be led by explosive wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran. West Indies T20 World Cup squad for 22 is a sign that the 2-time champions are moving away from the golden generation as the likes of Russell, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo and Sunil Narine …

Happy Birthday Sunil Narine: 5 best IPL moments of KKR’s mystery spinner
2 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday Sunil Narine: 5 best IPL moments of KKR’s mystery spinner

Firstpost  

One of the core members of the KKR family, Sunil Narine turns 34 today, 26 May. On his birthday, let’s take a tour of some of Sunil Narine’s remarkable moments in the Indian Premier League: 5 wickets for 19 runs vs Kings XI Punjab in 2012: Back in IPL 2012, Sunil Narine bagged a five-wicket haul against Kings XI Punjab …

Vettori, Gavaskar back Team India return of 31-year-old star for T20 World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Vettori, Gavaskar back Team India return of 31-year-old star for T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

One of the many sides of the Indian Premier League has been how it has played a crucial role in building and re-building careers. This time around, the 2022 edition, will play a key role in India picking their team for the T20 World Cup later this year and the first half of the tournament has produced umpteen names, including …

Sehwag Or Sachin? Sunil Narine Names Batter Who Played Him The Best
2 years, 8 months ago

Sehwag Or Sachin? Sunil Narine Names Batter Who Played Him The Best

ABP News  

New Delhi: West Indies' legendary spinner Sunil Narine, one of the best mystery spinners in the history of the game, will play his 150th game for franchise Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday when his team clashes against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2022 match. READ | IPL 2022: Harshal Patel Pens Down Emotional Letter For His Late Sister …

BPL 2022: Sunil Narine hits 13-ball fifty, joint 2nd-fastest in history of T20 cricket
2 years, 10 months ago

BPL 2022: Sunil Narine hits 13-ball fifty, joint 2nd-fastest in history of T20 cricket

India Today  

West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine on Wednesday entered record books as he hit the joint 2nd-fastest fifty in Twenty20 cricket. Sunil Narine hit 5 boundaries and 6 sixes in his carnage that helped the Victorians chase down a target of 149 in just 12.5 overs, Narine got to his fifty in the 13th ball, falling 1 delivery short of the …

Ian Bishop: West Indies would've loved to have the mystery of Narine at the T20 World Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

Ian Bishop: West Indies would've loved to have the mystery of Narine at the T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop feels the defending champion "would have dearly loved" to have the X-factor of Sunil Narine in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the UAE. But he missed the cut for West Indies' T20 World Cup squad after failing to meet the national board's minimum fitness criteria. In a chat with Sportstar, Bishop talks …

IPL 2021: Was my day and I made best use of it, says Sunil Narine
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021: Was my day and I made best use of it, says Sunil Narine

Business Standard  

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine, who starred with both the ball and bat against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, said it was his day and he made the best use of it in the Indian Premier League 2021 match. KKR had promoted Narine up the order and he whacked three sixes to help his side get over the 100-run …

Not in Windies T20 World Cup squad, Narine shines in IPL
3 years, 2 months ago

Not in Windies T20 World Cup squad, Narine shines in IPL

The Hindu  

Sunil Narine's sensational four wicket-haul propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a fine start in its IPL 2021 Eliminator contest against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday. Narine registered his best IPL bowling figures - 4/21 in four overs - since 2015 as RCB stumbled to 138 for seven in 20 overs after electing to bat first in the knockout fixture in …

Sunil Gavaskar disappointed with KKR batting after DC loss: Narine at No. 4 or 5 is a waste of time
3 years, 7 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar disappointed with KKR batting after DC loss: Narine at No. 4 or 5 is a waste of time

India Today  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar expressed disappointment at Kolkata Knight Riders’ batting display after the 2-time champions were hammered by 7 wickets by Delhi Capitals in Match 22 of IPL 2021 in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Sunil Gavaskar said KKR lack class in their batting order, pointing out that the middle-order woes are hurting them in IPL 2021. Gavaskar said Kolkata Knight …

IPL 2021 | Shakib Al Hasan and Sunil Narine are no different: Eoin Morgan
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | Shakib Al Hasan and Sunil Narine are no different: Eoin Morgan

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan on Saturday backed under-fire all-rounder Sunil Narine to deliver in the ongoing IPL and said the Trinidadian is no different from their latest acquisition, Shakib-Al-Hasan. "He believes in himself and in the team to go and get through and win that situation," Morgan said, strongly backing Narine on the eve of their IPL opener …

IPL 2021 | KKR should drop Sunil Narine from playing XI if things are not working out: Aakash Chopra
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | KKR should drop Sunil Narine from playing XI if things are not working out: Aakash Chopra

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra feels that two-time Indian Premier League champion, Kolkata Knight Riders can opt to drop Sunil Narine from their playing XI in the impending 14th season of the tournament if the West Indies all-rounder fails to live up to the expectation. Narine made his IPL debut for KKR in 2012 and played an integral part in …

IPL 2021: KKR should drop Sunil Narine from playing XI if things are not working out, says Aakash Chopra
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: KKR should drop Sunil Narine from playing XI if things are not working out, says Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India batsman Aakash Chopra feels Kolkata Knight Riders can consider dropping star spinner Sunil Narine from their playing XI if his performances are not up to the mark in IPL 2021. The West Indies mystery spinner has been with KKR since his IPL debut in 2012 and has been one of their key players over the last 9 seasons. …

IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine taken off suspected illegal bowling action warning list
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine taken off suspected illegal bowling action warning list

India Today  

The Indian Premier League has released a statement announcing that experienced Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine has been taken off the Indian Premier League’s suspected illegal bowling action warning list. “Sunil Narine, the Kolkata Knight Riders player, has been cleared by the IPL’s Suspect Bowling Action Committee. Mr Narine was reported for bowling with a suspected illegal bowling action …

IPL 2020: KKR’s Sunil Narine Reported For Suspected Illegal Bowling Action, Another Report Will Lead To Disqualification
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: KKR’s Sunil Narine Reported For Suspected Illegal Bowling Action, Another Report Will Lead To Disqualification

ABP News  

Narine picked up 2 wickets for 28 runs as KKR defended a par score of 164 against KL Rahul's KXIP to register their second win in a row and climb up to 3rd position on the points table. However, another such report will result in him being suspended from bowling in the 2020 IPL until cleared by the BCCI suspect …

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine reported for chucking in IPL
4 years, 2 months ago

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine reported for chucking in IPL

Live Mint  

West Indies spinner Sunil Narine has been reported for suspect bowling action in the Indian Premier League during his team Kolkata Knight Riders' narrow win on Saturday. "The report was made by the on-field umpires according to the IPL's Suspected Illegal Bowling Action Policy," said an IPL statement. Another report for the 32-year-old Narine will make him ineligible to bowl …

IPL 2020 | KKR's Sunil Narine reported for suspected illegal bowling action in tie against KXIP
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | KKR's Sunil Narine reported for suspected illegal bowling action in tie against KXIP

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders bowler Sunil Narine has been reported for suspect bowling action during the IPL 2020 match against Kings XI Punjab in Abu Dhabi. "The report was made by the on-field umpires according to the IPL's Suspected Illegal Bowling Action Policy, Narine will be placed on the Warning List and is permitted to continue to bowl in the tournament," …

IPL 2020 | How the tactical use of Sunil Narine helped KKR outsmart CSK
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | How the tactical use of Sunil Narine helped KKR outsmart CSK

India TV News  

After successfully folding Kolkata Knight Riders for 167, Chennai Super Kings raced away to 90 for the loss of just one wicket at the half-way mark of the innings. Despite the incredible numbers, Karthik waited until the 12 over to introduce Narine, who has so far bowled at least once in the powerplays in KKR's four IPL games this season. …

IPL 2020 | If Sunil Narine gets a little grip from UAE wickets, he will be very effective: Gautam Gambhir
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020 | If Sunil Narine gets a little grip from UAE wickets, he will be very effective: Gautam Gambhir

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer and ex-captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gambhir, feels that KKR bowler Sunil Narine can prove to be very effective in the impending 13th season of the Indian Premier League if he manages to get some grip from the UAE wickets. Narine's inclusion to the KKR squad in 2012 proved to be fortunate for then-captain Gambhir as …

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