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[Saba Sports News] West Indies captain Rovman Powell has revealed his ongoing efforts to convince Sunil Narine to come out of international retirement for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
“For the last 12 months, I’ve been whispering in his ears, he’s blocked out everyone,” Powell said after his IPL team Rajasthan Royals’ win over Narine’s Kolkata Knight Riders. “Asked (Kieron) Pollard, (Dwayne) Bravo, (Nicolas) Pooran, hopefully before they select the team, they can crack his code.”
Powell’s comments highlight the strong desire within the West Indies camp to see Narine back in the national team. The mystery spinner has been a key player for the Windies in the past, but announced his retirement from international cricket in 2023.
The all-rounder mentioned reaching out to other West Indies stars like Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Nicholas Pooran to help persuade Narine. Their combined efforts aim to convince Narine before the final selection of the T20 World Cup squad.
Adding to Powell’s argument, Narine recently put on a dominant display against Rajasthan Royals, the very team Powell plays for in the IPL. Narine smashed a belligerent century (109 runs off 56 balls) in that match, showcasing his power-hitting prowess and match-winning ability. This knock served as a timely reminder of Narine’s talent and potential value to the West Indies team.