-Vinay Kumar
England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings has decided not to play IPL 2023, the upcoming season of the world’s most popular cricket league. His decision has shocked the fans of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sam Billings.
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
Significantly, Sam Billings made up his mind not to play in IPL 2023 to focus on the bigger format of cricket. Remind you that Sam Billings played a total of 8 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022, and scored 169 runs. He made his IPL debut in 2016.
Sam Billings will be a part of the beginning of our @CountyChamp season after confirming that he will not be taking part in the IPL this Spring
— Kent Cricket (@KentCricket) November 14, 2022
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Sam Billings, who has been playing IPL since IPL 2016, said in his statement, “I have made a tough decision. I will not play in the next IPL (IPL 2023). I want to focus on playing longer format cricket for Kent in the summer session in England. Thanks to Kolkata Knight Riders for giving me this opportunity. I enjoyed every moment spent with him. I hope to play for you (KKR) again in the future.”
Let us tell you that Sam Billings decided not to play in IPL 2023 just 1 day before the deadline set to retain the players in his team as per the instructions issued by BCCI to all the franchises for IPL 2023. One thing is clear from this that some players are taking steps to strengthen their playing career rather than money.