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IPL 2023 | KKR got a big blow, this star player left the team

Bynewshuntexpress

Nov 14, 2022

PIC: Sam Billings/Twitter

New Delhi: England wicket-keeper batsman Sam Billings has decided to pull out of next year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) to focus on longer format cricket. Billings played eight matches for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) earlier this year in which he scored 169 runs. He made his IPL debut in 2016.
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Billings tweeted, “I have made a tough decision. I will not play in the next IPL. I want to focus on playing longer format cricket for Kent in the summer season in England. ,
Have taken the tough decision that I won’t be taking part in the next IPL @KKRiders
Looking to focus on longer format cricket at the start of the English summer with @kentcricket pic.twitter.com/7yeqcf9yi8
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) November 14, 2022
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He said, “Thank you to Kolkata Knight Riders for giving me a chance. I enjoyed every moment spent with him. I hope to play for you again in the future.” Billings announced his withdrawal from the IPL a day before the deadline set to retain the players in his team. (agency)

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