England opener Jason Roy has determined to keep away from the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was because of play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who had retained him after a superb efficiency within the final season. Roy had scored 285 runs in eight innings final yr at a strike-rate of 151.59 with two fifties to his title. Interestingly, Roy is at present enjoying within the Pakistan Super League (PSL) together with his staff Quetta Gladiators making it to the playoffs for the primary time in 4 seasons.
Roy has revealed the reason for lacking the IPL stating that he desires to spend time together with his household after being on the highway for fairly a while now. Moreover, a busy schedule is awaiting him with the cricketer set to take part within the Hundred and different T20 leagues. “After a lot consideration, I’ve made the robust resolution to overlook this yr’s IPL. Having been away for the reason that begin of journey, I have to get again to my household and have a refresh earlier than a really busy yr forward.
“I will be supporting my friends and teammates at KKR throughout the tournament and wish them the best of luck,” Roy stated. This is the third time in 4 years that Roy has pulled out of the cash-rich league on the final time. He has finished it earlier than in IPL 2020 and IPL 2022 when he was picked by Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans respectively.
KKR have named an ready and in-form alternative for Roy and he’s England cricketer Phil Salt who had smashed consecutive centuries in opposition to West Indies inside 4 days after going unsold on the public sale in December 2023. Meanwhile, Roy is the second participant this to pull with Gus Atkinson additionally doing the identical final month. Dushmantha Chameera has been named alternative for him within the squad.
