Former Andhra and current Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari has stated that he believes he still has the ability to play all three formats following a successful switch to Tripura for the 2025/26 season.
Hanuma Vihari has received a No Objection Certificate from the Andhra Cricket Association.
The Kakinada native revealed that he did not participate in the previous Vijay Hazare Trophy after receiving a clear message from the ACA that they preferred to nurture young players rather than remain with individuals his age. He also believed that he required a ‘fresh setting’ to explore. The 31-year-old added that his major goal was to play game-changing innings for whichever side he played for. He emphasised the significance of enjoying cricket and capitalising on his expertise by scoring a lot of runs.
“I was keen on other opportunities since I believe I’m good enough to play all three formats. Andhra made it clear they were looking at youngsters for the T20 format. That was why I decided it didn’t make sense playing even the 50-over format, so I sat out of the Vijay Hazare Trophy as well. I also wanted to play in a new environment,” stated Vihari, as quoted by.
The 31-year-old further articulated that his main objective was to play match-defining innings for whichever team he represents. He underlined the importance of enjoying his cricket and counting on his experience by translating into a heap of runs.
“My challenge is to take the team through. After 14-15 years of First-Class cricket, I’ve certainly got that experience that I want to pass on. But I’m not thinking of a comeback just yet. It’s too far away. I want to score runs, important runs and then take the team through. More than anything, I just want to enjoy my cricket and score lots of runs.” he added.
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