India, Nov. 11 -- Former India wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has set his sights on a return to international cricket after announcing his retirement on June 4. The 33-year-old is serving a cooling-off period that will conclude in February 2027, after which he hopes to be eligible to play for UAE.

Bharat, who played 7 Tests between 2023 and 2024, stepped away from the domestic circuit earlier this year to free himself up for global T20 leagues.

"Playing Test cricket is the ultimate feeling when you're playing for your country. But as a player, all you want to do is to play the game. I've been performing well in domestic cricket over the years," Bharat, who is playing for Emirates Eagles in the Abu Dhabi T10, said in a media release.

"Bu...