Vijay, a 61-year Test veteran with nearly 4,000 runs in the game’s longest format, will play for the Ruby Trichy Warriors in the TNPL this season after his last competitive encounter was for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2020.
Murali Vijay, an Indian cricketer who intends to participate in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) after an almost two-year absence, is not setting any goals for himself.
Vijay, a 61-year Test veteran with nearly 4,000 runs in the game’s longest format, last participated in a competitive match for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL2020 )’s season. He will now represent the Ruby Trichy Warriors in the TNPL this season.
“The two-year hiatus was for reflection; ultimately, your goals need to be realistic. I essentially have no goals right now. With the assistance of TNCA, I simply want to play cricket, enjoy this stage of my life, and see where it leads me.
“I intend to play for as long as I can. Just had a private break. I wanted to look after my little family because I have one. At a TNPL function, Vijay remarked, “I’m enjoying my cricket now that I’m feeling fit, and I hope I can contribute in some small way to my team and the league.
The 38-year-old Vijay stated that his personal life was moving at a “rapid speed” and that ailments were also a factor in his decision to take a vacation.
“It was challenging for me personally since I wanted to play but was injured and things in my personal life were moving quickly. To assess where I stood personally, I wanted to slow things down. I believed that a break was necessary for me at that specific time because I wanted to reflect on myself.
Murali, who had multiple successful IPL seasons—scoring 400+ runs in three seasons—had noticed a decline in form in his final couple of seasons in the lucrative league. However, he now wants to take advantage of the chances that present themselves and support the young people in the TNPL.
“Just perform there and take advantage of the chance. My position in this TNPL team will depend on how many children I can support and be around. That’s what I’m looking forward to, mingling with the young people and conversing with them in a way that will help them realize where they are and how they can contribute to TNPL, Vijay continued.