The concept of T10 cricket league tournaments have helped the retired cricketers extend their careers further. It is a 90-minute format, where the teams compete in 10-overs-a-side match. The Abu Dhabi T10 League popularized this format and now the league is played in Zimbabwe, USA and Sri Lanka as well.
A lot of cricketers who retired from all formats of international cricket have come back to play in these tournaments. Some of them have performed well also. In fact, the following five retired cricketers are performing better than today’s youngsters.
1. Jacques Kallis wowed the fans in T10 League
Regarded by many as the greatest all-rounder of all time, Jacques Kallis is currently the third-highest run-getter in US Masters T10. He has turned the clock back with his crazy hitting in the league.
2. Robin Uthappa was impressive in Zim Afro T10 League
Robin Uthappa stunned the fans by scoring half-centuries at a strike rate of more than 200 during the T10 competition in Zimbabwe. He was at his best, and made many fans question about his retirement.
3. Yusuf Pathan
Yusuf Pathan smacked an incredible 22-ball 72 while batting against the likes of Mohammad Amir during the T10 competition in Zimbabwe. Pathan was in fantastic form as well.
4. Jesse Ryder
Jesse Ryder had to retire early due to off-field reasons. However, the retired cricketers’ tournaments have given him a new career, and the southpaw from New Zealand has destroyed the bowlers in these leagues.
5. Richard Levi
Another hard-hitting overseas batter to feature on the list is Richard Levi. He has been phenomenal in the US Masters T10 thus far even at the age of 35.
