Just hours before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is scheduled to commence, West Indies opener Evin Lewis has done the unexpected. The big-hitting batter has revoked his retirement and is available for selection. Lewis declared retirement from cricket on January 27th, 2026. His decision to retire came following his exclusion from the West Indies squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup and it was indeed a difficult period for the batter as he made his way out of international cricket. However, in a sudden turn of events Lewis has now made himself available for selection once again. His return comes as significant considering the batter is renowned for his explosive power-hitting and his fast-scoring ability at any given stage of the game. The bowlers all across the world will have to brace themselves for the big-hitting batsman's return. He has represented the Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL thus far. His comeback will also provide another avenue for teams looking for last-minute replacements in the IPL. Also Read | Yograj Singh Expresses Wish for MS Dhoni to Continue in IPL for 10 More Years Targeting Tests After Long Gap The most unexpected fact about the return is his interest in red-ball cricket. The 34-year-old is interested in playing the four-day domestic game at Trinidad. If selected, this would be his first ever red-ball match in over 9 years. His last appearance in a first-class fixture was during the 2016-17 season. He has registered 1,229 runs in 22 first-class matches so far. Although the hard-hitting batsman has had success in white-ball formats, Lewis has not played a Test match for the West Indies. His return will certainly provide him with an opportunity to fulfill that aspiration. On the stats front, Lewis has proved to be one of the most destructive players in limited-overs cricket. The left-hander has scored 1,799 runs in 67 T20Is with two centuries and 13 half-centuries to his name. He has also registered 2,279 runs in 70 ODIs at an average of 33.48 with five centuries and 12 fifties. In the IPL, the big-hitting left-hander has scored 654 runs at an average of 27.08 with his highest score of 58 in 27 matches. So after the above few points it can clearly be concluded that Evin Lewis is back to business, whether it be a T20 comeback or his potential Test debut it is indeed interesting to wait and see the outcome.