Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:39am on 11 Mar 2024,Monday Sports
England's Jason Roy opts out of IPL 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders citing personal reasons. Phil Salt, released by Delhi Capitals, named as replacement. Salt, known for his impactful IPL 2023 stint, went unsold in December auctions but impressed with back-to-back T20I centuries against West Indies. Despite confusion over his non-selection, KKR acquires him at Rs 1.5 crore. Roy's withdrawal marks a significant change in KKR's top order for the upcoming season. Salt expresses surprise at his initial snub but looks forward to contributing to KKR's campaign in the IPL 2024.
