Retired Indian Star Targets Big Comeback Through BBL and ILT20
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A retired player who used to play domestic cricket in India has now set his eyes on a comeback. But he will be returning to the game via the T20 leagues. Priyank Panchal has confirmed that he is eager to participate in the Big Bash League and ILT20.
A retired player who used to play domestic cricket in India has now set his eyes on a comeback. But he will be returning to the game via the T20 leagues. Priyank Panchal has confirmed that he is eager to participate in the Big Bash League and ILT20.
What could be better than watching an Indian player perform in other T20 leagues? Over a long period of time, the Indian players have not been able to make it to the other T20 leagues due to the strict rules and regulations by the BCCI. But the retired players to the same.
Another name could be joining this list, as Priyank Panchal has also set his eyes on a comeback. He retired after playing domestic cricket for almost two decades in 2025. But now, he is eager to make a comeback to the game, setting his eyes on the Big Bash League and ILT20.
Ever since his retirement from the game, Priyank Panchal was not seen in action. He played for Gujarat in the domestic format ever since he was a youngster, but never got an opportunity to make it to the Indian team. Even after playing for India A on a number of occasions, he missed out on the main squad and e
With his retirement, his time in the Indian domestic and international circuit has come to an end. But that does not mean that his overall time in the game has come to an end. He is currently targeting the other T20 leagues, and is also a part of the Nepal Premier League. Playing in his first game, he was able to score 90 runs off 48 balls with 7 fours and 6 sixes.
He also spoke about his interest to play the other T20 leagues. , “After my retirement from first-class cricket, I was actively looking for leagues around the world, but not for the retired ones. The Nepal League is something from which I learned a great deal. Because I'll be sharing the dressing room with many international players, as well as domestic players. Looking forward, I think I'm actively seeking this franchise league.”
When asked about the T20 leagues in which he is interested, Panchal said,“I would love to play. And I still think that I have a few years where I can enjoy my game. I have a solid foundation, which is the Indian domestic circuits, that can definitely help me going forward from here. I'm actively looking to play all those franchise leagues. Big Bash, Major League Cricket and ILT20 are definitely on my radar. I would love to play.”
After his retirement, Priyank Panchal has been actively playing in the other T20 leagues. He also played for India in Hong Kong Sixes, and is currently playing in the Nepal Premier League. The former Gujarat batsman also revealed that he to play for a long time.
He said,“I got a few opportunities. Once I retired, one or two associate nations also wanted me to play. So, I thought that if I have a solid background and a solid cricketing career in the Indian domestic circuit, then I can definitely play all those leagues around the world, which is quite helpful also.”
, “After my retirement, only, I started thinking about it. I also had a few opportunities, but I had to let them go for some reason. But yeah, I think I decided maybe after retirement, only when I got a few opportunities from other parts of the world.”
Panchal also praised the love he gets while playing in the Nepal Premier League. He said,"And if I talk about the Nepal Premier League, the standard is really good. I think it can be one of the best leagues. There are die-hard fans, so many followers. The hospitality and everything are definitely world-class. Yeah, I think all the good things about the Nepal Premier League. And I would love to see the Nepal Premier League growing from here.”
Priyank Panchal has been an active player in the domestic format for Gujarat. He has played for the team for a massive total of 17 years, showcasing his worth in the first class format. Despite giving his best for Gujarat, and even leading India A team for some time, he never made it to the main team for his debut.
Priyank Panchal in First Class:
Panchal was also included on a number of occasions as a stand-in player. But after missing out on his international debut for a long time, he decided to announce his retirement from the game in May 2025. After retiring from domestics, Priyank Panchal started a new career by shifting his focus on the T20 leagues.
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