India cricketer Murali Vijay is not setting himself any target as he plans to return to the game after a hiatus of almost two years to play in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).
A veteran of 61 Tests and nearly 4,000 runs in the longest format of the game, Vijay last played a competitive match for Chennai Super Kings in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is now set to donate to the Ruby Trichy Warriors. Is. Colors in TNPL this year.
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“The two-year break was to reflect… At the end of the day, you have to be realistic with your goals. I don’t have any goals at the moment. I just want to play cricket and enjoy this phase of my life at the moment and see where it takes me with the help of TNCA,” said Vijay.
“I want to play as long as possible. Just took a personal break. I have a young family and I wanted to take care of them. I’m enjoying my cricket now and I’m feeling fit, hopefully I can.” I can do my work for my team and TNPL,” Vijay said at an event at TNPL.
Vijay, 38, said the decision to take a break is also linked to injuries, including the fact that his personal life was moving at a “fast pace”.
“It was difficult for me personally as I wanted to play but I had injuries and my personal life was going at a fast pace. I wanted to take it slow and see where I stand as a person. I wanted to think about myself and that’s why I felt that a break was needed and needed for me at that particular time. TNCA has understood this and they have given me this beautiful platform to come back and play the game.”
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Fife, who enjoyed many productive seasons IPL Having scored over 400 runs in three seasons, his last few years in the lucrative league had seen his form decline. But now he wants to make the most of the opportunities that come his way and also want to help the youth in TNPL.
“Just go out there and perform and use the opportunity. How many youngsters can I help and be with them – that will be my role in this team in TNPL. This is what I am looking forward to – shoulder to shoulder with the youngsters To mix and talk in a way that they can understand and see where they are and contribute to TNPL,” Vijay said.
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