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Sam Billings opts out of IPL 2023 to focus on longer format

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.

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