KS Bharat announced his International retirement in June 2026 (Credit: AP)
\n\nFormer Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat stated that he plans to make a return to international cricket with the UAE national side after his cooling-off period ends in February 2027, on Tuesday. After announcing his retirement from international cricket in June of this year, Bharat, who represented India in seven Test matches between 2023 and 2024, is eligible to participate in T20 leagues worldwide.
\n\n"Playing Test cricket is the ultimate feeling when you're playing for your country. Nothing beats that. But as a player all you want to do is to play the game. I've been performing well in domestic cricket over the years," Bharat, who now plays for Emirates Eagles in the Abu Dhabi T10, said in a media release.
\n\n"But somewhere I felt I still have those international days in me. That is the reason I had to take this hard call (the retirement in June)," he added. But now he eyes a return to top-flight cricket through the UAE team. "That is the plan, to be very honest. I still have to complete the cooling-off period. In February, it will be done, and maybe after that I'll…
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