Former India and Chennai Tremendous Kings batter Ambati Rayudu has change into the second participant from the nation to take part within the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after becoming a member of St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.

The proper-handed batter can be plying his commerce for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots within the Caribbean-based event after the franchise signed him as their marquee participant for the upcoming season.

“I’m certain Ambati’s seasoned experience of getting received a number of championships with varied groups in an illustrious profession in India will undoubtedly enrich the expertise of our younger gamers as we chase our second CPL title in 2023,” stated Patriots proprietor Mahesh Ramani.

Rayudu introduced his retirement from worldwide and Indian cricket after serving to Chennai Tremendous Kings win their fifth Indian Premier League title earlier in Might this 12 months.

Notably, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) doesn’t let energetic gamers take part in abroad T20 leagues. Nevertheless, retired gamers can play in these tournaments.

In the meantime, current experiences prompt that the BCCI is mulling over introducing a one-year cooling-off interval for retired Indian gamers earlier than they will take part in abroad franchise leagues.

It could possibly be one of many causes behind Ambati Rayudu’s withdrawal from Main League Cricket after signing up for Texas Tremendous Kings. Whereas the BCCI has not launched the coverage but, it could be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the 37-year-old will make an look in CPL.

The 2023 version of the Caribbean Premier League will kick off from August 16 with the ultimate of the event scheduled to be performed on September 24. The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots will kick begin their marketing campaign towards Trinbago Knight Riders on August 19 in St Lucia.