Indian wicketkeeper left the country after retiring from international cricket, will start a new innings in Dubai!

Just a few days after retiring from international cricket, former Indian wicketkeeper KS Bharat has shifted to Dubai. Bharat, who is looking for new cricketing opportunities in UAE, is now eyeing other franchise leagues including ILT20.

KS Bharat to shift to Dubai: Former Indian cricket team wicketkeeper-batsman KS Bharat has started preparations to give a new direction to his career, just a few days after retiring from international cricket. Bharat, who played seven Test matches for India, is now looking for new opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and in this connection has shifted to Dubai. His decision has created a lot of discussion in the cricket world.

According to reports, Bharat is currently eyeing both short-term and long-term cricketing opportunities. After retirement, he will once again be seen active on the field and will try to establish himself in the UAE cricket structure. In such a situation, a new chapter of his career seems to be starting in the coming months.

KS Bharat joined the local team as soon as he reached Dubai

After reaching Dubai, KS Bharat has got a chance to play in a special tournament organized by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). In this competition he has been made a part of ‘Team Stallions’. The tournament is being organized at the ICC Academy Oval-1 ground in Dubai and many talented players of UAE cricket are taking part in it.

KS Bharat has moved to Dubai seeking prospects in the UAE’s cricket ecosystem 🌎

He has been included in a local team (Team Stallions) for a tournament organized by the Emirates Cricket Board

The former India wicket-keeper batter retired from Indian cricket earlier this year pic.twitter.com/QTIMW4lzZ9

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Will show strength in two-day white-ball tournament

Team Stallions is among the four teams taking part in the seven-match two-day white-ball tournament. According to the Emirates Cricket Board, the objective of this competition is to develop among the players the technique and strategic thinking required for longer format cricket. Team Falcons, Team Leopards and Team Eagles are also participating in this tournament.

Preparing to get a chance in ILT20

It is believed that KS Bharat is now eyeing UAE’s popular franchise league ILT20. The auction of players for this league to be held in November-December is possible in October. Bharat has enough time to register his name in the auction and become a part of any franchise. If he gets a chance then it can prove to be a new beginning for his (KS Bharat) career.

KS Bharat moves on a new path after retirement

According to an Emirates Cricket official, like many other international cricketers, KS Bharat is also looking for new opportunities in Dubai. The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman surprised everyone by retiring from both international and domestic cricket this month. Before him, Vijay Shankar has also taken a similar step and is looking for opportunities to play in foreign leagues. Now Bharat’s next aim will be to prove himself in UAE cricket and franchise leagues.