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Aparajith takes mentor role, sits out TNPL as player
B. Aparajith, 32, has made himself unavailable for the Tamil Nadu Premier League Season 10 as a player despite being fit, instead signing up as mentor for his former franchise, Chepauk Super…
The Story in Brief
B. Aparajith, 32, has made himself unavailable for the Tamil Nadu Premier League Season 10 as a player despite being fit, instead signing up as mentor for his former franchise, Chepauk Super Gillies. The Hindu reports that Aparajith, who led the team in 2024 and 2025, described the move as well thought-out. He said he is enjoying the new role and sharing his experience with players. The decision was brewing for some time, he added.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative is that a 32-year-old not injured who steps away from playing must be past his prime. Aparajith's move is different: he chose mentorship deliberately, not because he lost form. The risk is that mentoring from the sidelines might feel less satisfying than hitting fours and sixes. How the Super Gillies perform this season will show whether his decision was truly well thought-out or just a premature exit.
Source: thehindu.com
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