Indian cricketers are usually not allowed to participate in the other franchise league, while they are active players. Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) Applies this policy to maintain specificity and value Indian Premier League (IPL) And to manage the player workload for national duties. The only way to play in the foreign league for Indian male cricketers is to retire from all forms of Indian cricket, including international and domestic matches. There are some examples of retired Indian cricketers who have participated in the foreign T20 league, such as Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025,
1. Praveen Tambe: First and oldest Indian in CPL
In a historical step, leg-spinner Praveen Tambe He became the first Indian to play in CPL when he was chosen Trinbago Knight Riders For 2020 season. At the age of 48, he also has a unique pride of being the oldest player featuring the league, which is a will for his long life and passion for the game. Tambe’s participation was an important part of the Night Riders’ historical, unbeaten title.
He played three matches for the team, stepping to fill the void left by an injured bowler. His performance was marked by its effectiveness and control, taking three wickets, maintaining the impressive economy rate of only 4.00 runs per over. His best figures of 1/9 came against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Tambe’s tenure was brief but impressive, and his performance showed that age was no obstruction to his skills and T20 skills.
2. Ambati Rayudu: A brief but important tenure
After winning the IPL 2023 title with Chennai Super Kings, after his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, Ambati Rayudu Became the second Indian player to join CPL. He was signed as a marquee player St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots For 2023 season. Rayudu’s time with Patriots, however, was brief. He showed a total of 47 runs in just three matches, an average of 15.66 and strike rate 117.50. His personal scores were 0, 32 and 15. Rayudu’s term was reduced when he left the tournament early for personal reasons, a decision that was widely reported. With his departure, team partner blessings, Mujarabani led Patriots to bring English players, which would be brought to Smad and Beni Howell as replacement.
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3. Sunny Sohal: American National from India
Another Indian-birth player, Sunny SohalParticipated in CPL 2018 The season, but he did so as an American national instead of an Indian player. Sohal, a former India U-19 and IPL cricketer, went to the United States and were selected Barbados tridents As an American national. Sohal’s role in the trident’s squad was primarily as a batsman. He played in a few matches and contributed to some start. In a notable innings, he scored 22 off 17 balls against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots before he was dismissed. While his participation was an important moment for American cricket and for Indian players in foreign leagues, his performance was not particularly memorable, and he did not manage to create a permanent impact during his brief tenure.
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