Chennai Super Kings middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu is more likely to play for Baroda within the upcoming home season. The Indian Express understands that the previous India participant is in talks with the Baroda Cricket Association and has expressed willingness to play for the staff subsequent season.
Rayudu represented Baroda for 4 seasons earlier in his profession when he was picked for India in 2013. The 36-year-old is anticipated to affix the Baroda preparatory camp in June.
“Baroda has decided to rope him in as he has expressed his willingness to play for the team. The team is already looking for Deepak Hooda’s replacement,” a BCA official mentioned. Hooda has moved to Rajasthan, after a spat with Baroda captain Krunal Pandya final 12 months.
Rayudu performed for Chennai Super Kings within the Indian Premier League this season and had a mean season. Last week, he had introduced his retirement from the IPL, however later deleted the tweet. “I’m joyful to announce that this shall be my final IPL. I’ve had a beautiful time enjoying it and being part of 2 nice groups for 13 years,” Rayudu had tweeted.
“Would love to sincerely thank Mumbai Indians and CSK for the wonderful journey.” This was not the primary time Rayudu introduced his retirement earlier than altering his thoughts. When he was not picked for the 2019 ODI World Cup, he had introduced his retirement however reversed the choice and got here again to play within the IPL.
In 2018, Rayudu retired from first-class cricket to give attention to the shorter codecs. And the plan gave the impression to be working as he made it to the India ODI staff that was trying to find a No. 4. Even that wasn’t simple although — he made the minimize after clearing the yo-yo health take a look at on the second try.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
