NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh, one in all India's largest limited overs cricketers, is seriously contemplating retirement from world cricket and pursue a freelance profession in ICC approved overseas Twenty20 leagues.
The Punjab left-hander would make a final determination provided that he gets permission from the BCCI. It has been learnt that Yuvraj has come to terms with the truth that he is not going to play for India.
"Yuvraj is thinking of calling it quits from international and first-class cricket. He would like to speak to the BCCI and get more clarity on plying his trade in tournaments like GT20 (Canada), Euro T20 Slam in Ireland and Holland as he has offers," a BCCI source aware about the development, told PTI on Sunday.
Recently, Irfan Pathan put his identify in the draft for the Caribbean Premier League but Pathan junior is an energetic first-class participant, who didn't search permission from the BCCI.
"Irfan was told to withdraw his name from the draft. As far as Yuvraj is concerned, we need to check the rules. Even if he retires from first-class cricket, he will still be an active T20 player registered under BCCI. The rule needs to be checked," a senior BCCI functionary stated.
Yuvraj played for Mumbai Indians on this 12 months's IPL but didn't get many probabilities which would possibly have brought about him to significantly consider long run plans.
The leagues like one in Canada and the new challenge in Dublin and Amstelveen can acquire a large number of mileage if Yuvraj plays in the league.
There is a faculty of concept that if Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag can also be part of a T10 challenge in Dubai then why cannot Yuvraj be allowed.
However, the BCCI reputable stated, "The T10 might have been approved by the ICC but it's still not an acknowledged format. But yes, going forward, as and when the players association takes shape, the case for retired players may come up for consideration."
He agreed that during idea, retired world players will have to be allowed to take part in Big Bash, CPL or BPL, if they get offers.
The Punjab left-hander would make a final determination provided that he gets permission from the BCCI. It has been learnt that Yuvraj has come to terms with the truth that he is not going to play for India.
"Yuvraj is thinking of calling it quits from international and first-class cricket. He would like to speak to the BCCI and get more clarity on plying his trade in tournaments like GT20 (Canada), Euro T20 Slam in Ireland and Holland as he has offers," a BCCI source aware about the development, told PTI on Sunday.
Recently, Irfan Pathan put his identify in the draft for the Caribbean Premier League but Pathan junior is an energetic first-class participant, who didn't search permission from the BCCI.
"Irfan was told to withdraw his name from the draft. As far as Yuvraj is concerned, we need to check the rules. Even if he retires from first-class cricket, he will still be an active T20 player registered under BCCI. The rule needs to be checked," a senior BCCI functionary stated.
Yuvraj played for Mumbai Indians on this 12 months's IPL but didn't get many probabilities which would possibly have brought about him to significantly consider long run plans.
The leagues like one in Canada and the new challenge in Dublin and Amstelveen can acquire a large number of mileage if Yuvraj plays in the league.
There is a faculty of concept that if Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag can also be part of a T10 challenge in Dubai then why cannot Yuvraj be allowed.
However, the BCCI reputable stated, "The T10 might have been approved by the ICC but it's still not an acknowledged format. But yes, going forward, as and when the players association takes shape, the case for retired players may come up for consideration."
He agreed that during idea, retired world players will have to be allowed to take part in Big Bash, CPL or BPL, if they get offers.
Yuvraj mulls retirement, may seek nod to compete in T20 leagues
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