JODHPUR: Former India cricketer Dhawal Kulkarni, who is playing for the India Capitals in the ongoing Legends Cricket League (LLC), said the tournament offers a great platform for retired players to stay connected with cricket.
In domestic cricket, Kulkarni last played in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy title win in March. After participating in 96 first-class matches, the right-arm bowler grabbed 285 wickets. He also took 223 wickets in 130 List A games and 154 in 162 Twenty20 matches.
“It is very tough to play after 4-5 months due to rain in Mumbai but we trained in Jodhpur before the tournament and coaches and physio did a great job in managing our workload for the tournament. It takes time for your body to get used to and in T20I we don’t get much time to adjust, ” Kulkarni told IANS.
“Legends Cricket League is a great platform for the retired cricketers who want to continue playing. It is a good platform for them to stay connected with cricket. Previously, former cricketers were limited to only coaching and commentating after hanging their boots, ” the veteran pacer added.
Kulkarni, who made his India debut against England in Birmingham in 2014, went on to play 12 ODI matches and two T20Is, taking a combined 22 scalps for the country. The 35-year-old pacer never got a chance to represent the country in Test cricket despite his impressive domestic career.
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