Sunil Narine says no to T20 World Cup, closes door on West Indies captain Powell’s public request to unretire

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine has emerged as one of the most in-form players in the Indian Premier League. His promotion as an opener has seen him ride high on the list of top-scorers in the league while his wicket-taking abilities in the middle-overs already had opponent teams under pressure. Narine's all-round form saw calls for his return to international cricket, especially for the upcoming T20 World Cup, intensify. But the West Indian has put the talks to bed, saying "that door is now closed".

In a statement on social media, Narine ruled out his return to West Indies for the T20 World Cup, saying those who have consistently played for the national team deserve to be picked over him.

“I hope this message finds you all well and in good health. I'm truly flattered and humbled that my performances recently have moved many people to publicly express their wish for me to come out of retirement and play in the upcoming T20 World Cup," Narine said.