Rayudu’s signing with the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots is important, positioning him as their marquee participant, as per ESPNcricinfo’s report. The 37-year-old’s cricketing journey took an intriguing flip following his engagement with CSK’s sister franchise, Texas Tremendous Kings, for the inaugural Main Cricket League (MLC) within the USA.
Nonetheless, Rayudu’s plans for the MLC took an sudden flip because of the evolving insurance policies of the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI). Amidst speculations surrounding a cooling-off interval coverage, designed to forestall retired gamers from promptly taking part in abroad leagues, Rayudu made the choice to abstain from taking part within the MLC.
The BCCI, India’s cricket governing physique, is but to announce its stance on the proposed cooling-off interval coverage. If enacted, this coverage may impression the flexibility of retired gamers to interact in international leagues shortly after their retirement from energetic cricket.
Ought to Rayudu step onto the sector within the CPL, he’ll safe a definite place in historical past because the second Indian cricketer to take part within the event. Pravin Tambe stands as the only real Indian participant to have beforehand ventured into the Caribbean Premier League.
(With inputs from PTI)