The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to start from March 22 and all eyes will be on the tough opening clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Just ahead of this marquee match, Sunil Narine has hinted at his desire to continue as the opener in IPL 2025.
Sunil Narine Wants To Open In IPL 2025
After Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the mentor of KKR, he was in top form and scored 488 runs with an incredible strike rate of 180. Now the left-handed all rounder has expressed his eagerness to retain the same position.
“It depends on the team’s needs. Obviously, I’d love to open after how things went last year, but it will be based on the team’s requirements,” Sunil Narine
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Sunil Narine On Playing Like An All-Rounder
“Cricket has evolved so much; you have to evolve with it. At times, you need to contribute with both bat and ball. It’s all about confidence and belief in your ability. You have a God-given talent, and you try to make the best out of it,” said Narine.
“This Is Where I Belong”: Says Narine
“Starting off, franchise cricket felt like just another tournament. But as time went along, you developed a relationship, and it became like a family. This is going to be my 14th year in the IPL. I’ve played with them outside of IPL as well. It’s like a family-based team for me. Every time I play with the Knight Riders logo, it feels like this is where I belong,” he said.
Sunil Narine: The Dynamic Opener For KKR
In IPL 2024, Narine had played a role of opener, which contributed substantially to affecting his run-scoring capacity. Nevertheless, supported by Gambhir as an opener, he partnered with Phil Salt and formed a lethal combination to put in match-winning performances across the season.
Talking to the media before KKR’s season-opener match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Narine confirmed that his batting spot purely relies on team strategy. However, he emphatically stated that he would thoroughly enjoy walking out as an opener in IPL 2025.
