PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Veteran leg-spinner Imran Khan says he’s mulling over calling time on his regional profession however has not but set a agency date for his departure.
The Trinidadian, who turns 40 subsequent July, mentioned that whereas he might nonetheless carry out on the regional stage, he knew that youthful gamers have been on the horizon.
“I’ve at all times put Trinidad and Tobago cricket first, so I’m trying ahead to the four-day and probably one other Super50 event – possibly my final – and naturally, sustaining my health and guaranteeing that I proceed to move every health check will likely be key,” the Categorical newspaper quoted Khan as saying.
“I haven’t set a time-frame to step away. I’m nonetheless match and desirous to play. I’ve at all times put Trinidad and Tobago cricket first for a lot of a long time.
“Nonetheless, I do know the time will come quickly for me to step right down to make manner for youthful gamers, however I’d nonetheless prefer to be round to share my expertise and information,” he added.
Khan has claimed 450 wickets from 113 first-class matches and picked up 71 scalps from 53 Listing-A encounters.
Additionally thought of an all-rounder, the right-hander has struck a first-class hundred and 15 fifties in gathering 3 622 runs.
A former Trinidad and Tobago captain, he didn’t characteristic in final month’s Super50 Cup after taking part in 4 of his nation’s 5 first-class video games earlier within the yr, scoring 130 runs and taking 13 wickets.
“I wasn’t chosen within the taking part in XI for the primary four-day recreation, however I used that to get mentally stronger, which confirmed in my efficiency with the bat and ball,” mentioned Khan.
“Not being chosen for the squad for 50 overs was disappointing, however I’m blissful the workforce received.
“Nonetheless, not being chosen for that event, different doorways opened. I had an awesome Legends League event, ending with probably the most wickets and the title. I’ll say 2023 has been good to me.”
Khan, who made his first-class debut 18 years in the past and was ok to characterize West Indies-A, lamented that he had by no means gotten the chance to precise his abilities internationally.
“I suppose the dream of taking part in for West Indies is over, secure to say … however [I’d] prefer to be round to share my information,” he famous.
“Now [I’d] prefer to discover extra franchise cricket. I’ve what it takes to carry out.”
He continued: “I’ve achieved being probably the greatest all-rounders regionally – I’ve a number of accolades to show that.
“But it surely at all times will damage that I by no means received the chance to play for West Indies. I did every thing required of me, however God has a greater plan.”
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