England wicket-keeper batsman Sam Billings on Monday determined to drag out of subsequent yr’s Indian Premier League to give attention to the longer format of the sport.
Billings performed eight matches for Kolkata Knight Riders earlier this yr, scoring 169 runs at a median of 24.14. He made his IPL debut in 2016.
“Have taken the tough choice that I cannot be participating within the subsequent IPL. Looking to give attention to longer format cricket initially of the English summer time with @kentcricket,” Billings tweeted.
“Thank you a lot @kkriders for the chance! Loved each minute of it. An wonderful franchise with some nice individuals. Hope to see you once more in future. The 31-year-old made an surprising Test debut in January, when he was introduced into the squad on the final minute for the fourth Ashes Test towards Australia in Hobart.
He then performed one Test every towards New Zealand and India later within the yr.
Billings has additionally performed 25 ODIs and 37 T20Is for England. He was not part of England’s victorious T20 World Cup squad in Australia.
He introduced his withdrawal from the IPL a day earlier than the deadline for participant retention by the groups.
The mini public sale will probably be held on December 23 in Kochi.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
