Former India wicketkeeper batter KS Bharat on Tuesday said he is eyeing a return to international cricket through the UAE national team after his cooling off period ends in February 2027. Bharat, who played seven Tests for India between 2023 and 2024, announced his retirement from international cricket in June this year, which also made him eligible to play in T20 leagues around the world.

"Playing Test cricket is the ultimate feeling when you're playing for your country. Nothing beats that. 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 now plays for Emirates Eagles in the Abu Dhabi T10, said in a media release.