IPL 2023 Retention: IPL is the most-watched league in the world. Many star cricketers have made their careers by playing here. Cricketers get both money and fame by playing in IPL. The mini-auction for IPL 2023 is to be held in December this year, but now the disappointing news to cricket fans is coming out. A star player will not be seen playing in IPL 2023.
This Player Took A Big Decision
England wicket-keeper batsman Sam Billings has decided to withdraw from next year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) to focus on longer-format cricket. Billings played 8 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) earlier this year, in which he scored 169 runs. He made his debut in IPL in 2016. He has played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Sam Billings Gave This Statement
Sam 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. 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 future.
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
Explosive Batting Specialist
Sam Billings announced his withdrawal from the IPL a day before the deadline to retain the players in his team. He is famous for his explosive batting. He has scored 503 runs in 30 matches in IPL. His wicketkeeping skills are also amazing.
