Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine has ruled out a comeback for his national team West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Narine, who is in sublime form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, cleared his intentions of not coming out of retirement in a long post issued by KKR. The T20 WC is scheduled to be played in June later this year, right after the conclusion of IPL 2024.

“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 wrote.

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“I have made peace with that decision and whilst I never wish to disappoint, that door is now closed and I will be supporting the guys who take the field in June for West Indies.

“Guys who have worked hard for the past few months and deserve to show our wonderful fans that they are capable of winning another title – I wish you all the best,” he concluded.

Playing for KKR, Narine’s form with both bat and the ball has been crucial as the team sits second on the 10-team points table with five wins in seven games they have played so far.

In the seven innings, Narine has scored three fifty-plus scores, including his maiden T20 century which came against Rajasthan Royals on April 16. With 286 runs to his name, Narine is KKR’s highest run-getter in the ongoing season. He has also chipped in with nine wickets (the most for KKR) in those games as well – taking at least one wicket in each match.

Royals all-rounder and West Indies T20 skipper Rovman Powell admitted to ‘whispering in Narine’s ear (to come out of retirement)’, but the veteran has decided against it. He last played for West Indies in 2019 before calling it quits in 2023.

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