File photo of Sam Billings© BCCI
England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings announced on Monday that he would skip the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 to focus on longer format cricket at the start of the English summer with County Kent. Earlier this year, he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the mega auction and played eight matches for the franchise, scoring 169 runs at an average of 24.14 with a highest score of 36.
Taking to Twitter, Billings wrote: “Tough decision I will not participate in the next IPL @KKRiders. Focusing on long format cricket at the start of the English summer with @kentcricket.”
In another tweet, he said: “Thank you so much for the opportunity @kkriders! Loved every minute of it. An amazing franchise with some fantastic people. Hope to see you again in the future.”
Thanks so much for the opportunity @kkriders , Loved every minute of it. An amazing franchise with some great people.
hope to see you again in the future pic.twitter.com/hxVVXfRqEE
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) November 14, 2022
In his IPL career, Billings has played 30 matches in which he has scored 503 runs at an average of 19.35, with his highest score being 56.
The right-handed batsman has represented Delhi Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
Billings has recently started getting chances in England’s Test lineup under Billings Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum,
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England’s next Test assignment is against Pakistan, where they will tour the country for three Tests and will be a part of the World Test Championship.
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