England and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Sam Billings has opted out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 to focus on the “longer format of cricket,” the wicket-keeper batter announced on Monday.
Billings took to social media to announce his decision and said that he had to make a tough call and will now focus on the “longer format cricket.” “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,” Sam Billings said in a tweet. In the next tweet of the thread, the KKR batter also thanked the franchise for the opportunity. “Thank you so much for the opportunity @kkriders! Loved every minute of it. An amazing franchise with some brilliant people. Hopefully see you again in the future,” he added.
