Ambati Rayudu who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in July after being snubbed from the World Cup squad has expressed his willingness to return to field. He wants to play for Hyderabad again in all formats. The middle-order batsman announced his retirement after getting axed from the 2019 World Cup squad.
He wrote to Prof Ratnakar Shetty of BCCI that he is willing to play all formats of the game. It must be noted that Ratnakar Shetty is one of the members of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).
Rayudu in his letter addressed to Shetty indicated that he wants to come out of retirement and like to represent Hyderabad in all formats of the game.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank Chennai Super Kings, V.V.S. Laxman and Noel David (HCA selection committee chairman till Vijay Hazare trophy next month) who have been very supportive during the tough time and are instrumental in making me realise that I have enough cricket left in me,” Rayudu said.
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The middle-order batsman who has a good record for India in the limited opportunities he has got reiterated that the decision to retire was taken in a haste and was definitely an emotional outburst after getting snubbed from the World Cup squad.
“I am looking forward to a wonderful season ahead with a very talented Hyderabad team and help the team realise it”s full potential. I will be available from September 10 to join the Hyderabad team,” Rayudu concluded.
Meanwhile, Noel David in his interview with the Sportstar revealed that Rayudu is always welcome to the squad and his services are required as the team prepares for the upcoming Ranji season.
“It is great news for us. I still believe he still has five years of cricket and groom youngsters which is more important for us. Last year without him, we struggled in Ranji Trophy,” Noel said. Rayudu’s class and experience will prove to be very handy for Hyderabad and will surely have a major positive influence on the other players as he will be playing in all the formats,” he said.
“Hopefully he carries on the good work and leads from the front and I am confident of Rayudu getting support from all quarters,” Noel David signed off.