The Kolkata Knight Riders introduced the signing of Phil Salt because the alternative for Jason Roy for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The change within the roster is available in solely a few weeks earlier than the beginning of the brand new season. Roy, who was purchased for INR 1.50 crore by the Knight Riders, withdrew from this yr’s marketing campaign on the final second, prompting the administration to call a alternative. In an announcement, Roy defined the rationale behind the change, suggesting he intends to spend time along with his household earlier than happening the street as soon as once more.

“After much consideration, I have made the tough decision to miss this year’s IPL. Having been away since the start of January I need to get back to my family and have a refresh before a very busy year ahead. i will be supporting my friends and teammates at KKR throughout the tournament and wish them the best of luck,” Jason Roy mentioned in an announcement.

The Knight Riders additionally issued an announcement, asserting the signing of Phil Salt as a alternative participant. Salt had gone unsold within the IPL 2024 public sale.

“Kolkata Knight Riders have named Phil Salt as a replacement for Jason Roy after the latter pulled out of the upcoming TATA IPL 2024 owing to personal reasons. Having remained unsold in the auction after representing Delhi Capitals last year, this will be Salt’s second season in the IPL,” the Indian Premier League had mentioned in its launch.

“Bought at his reserve price of INR 1.5 crore, the aggressive wicket-keeper batter from England scored two consecutive T20I centuries against the West Indies in December last year. His 48-ball century in the 4th T20I at Trinidad is also the joint-fastest for England,” the discharge additional learn.