England opener Philip Salt opened up about not being picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction and said that he was expecting to be chosen by a franchise but “these things happen”.
The wicketkeeper-batter’s century helped England register a 75-run win against West Indies in the 4th T20I match in Trinidad on Wednesday.
The right-handed batter smashed 119 runs from 57 balls that included seven fours and 10 sixes. He had a strike rate of 208.77. His knock helped England have a great start at the Brian Lara Stadium.
Salt was also named the ‘Player of the Match’ following his blitz in the first inning.
Speaking after the 4th T20I match between England and West Indies, the 27-year-old spoke about IPL auction.
“I expected to be picked up, having gone there last year and done well and after the year that I’ve had, but these things happen. It’s part of the lottery of an auction, it happens in draft processes as well. There’s a few lads in our dressing room who are going to have a very good Christmas and I’m over the moon for them,” Salt said.
The English opener added that there were no bad players at the IPL 2024 auction list.
“I was a bit confused but it can happen. There are no bad cricketers on the list at the IPL. It’s one of those things,” he added.
