England wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings on Monday introduced that he can be skipping Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 to give attention to longer format cricket at the beginning of English summer season with county Kent. Earlier this yr, he was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within the mega public sale and he went on to play eight matches for the franchise, scoring 169 runs at a median of 24.14 along with his highest rating being 36.

Taking to Twitter, Billings wrote: “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.”

In one other tweet, he stated: “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.”

Thank you a lot for the chance @kkriders ! Loved each minute of it. An wonderful franchise with some good folks.

Hopefully see you once more sooner or later pic.twitter.com/hxVVXfRqEE

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) November 14, 2022

In his IPL profession, Billings has performed 30 matches, scoring 503 runs at a median of 19.35 along with his highest rating being 56.

In the IPL, the right-handed batter has represented Delhi Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Billings has off late began getting possibilities in England’s Test lineup underneath the management of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.

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He is commonly being picked because the back-up wicketkeeper to Ben Foakes.

England’s subsequent Test project is in opposition to Pakistan, the place they’ll tour the nation for 3 Tests and this will likely be part of the World Test Championship.