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‘I still have those international days in me’ – KS Bharat eyes return after retirement

The former India wicketkeeper-batter, who retired in June 2026, believes he can still play at the highest level and plans to explore a comeback once his cooling-off period ends in February 2027.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · Cric Tracker

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:16 PM

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KS Bharat plans to explore a comeback to international cricket after his cooling-off period ends in February 2027.
Bharat originally retired from international cricket on June 4, 2026, after playing seven Tests for India.
The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batter scored 221 runs across 12 Test innings before making his final appearance in February 2024.

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Former India wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has expressed his desire to make a comeback to international cricket after retiring on June 4, 2026. The 33-year-old stated that he intends to explore a potential return once his mandatory cooling-off period concludes in February 2027, explaining that he still believes he has international cricket left in him.

Bharat represented India in seven Test matches, scoring 221 runs, with his last appearance coming against England in February 2024. He is currently maintaining his match sharpness by playing for Emirates Eagles in the Abu Dhabi T10 league.

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