Kolkata Knight Riders have announced the signing of Phil Salt as Jason Roy’s replacement for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The roster changes come just weeks before the start of the new season. Roy, who was bought by the Cavaliers for Rs 150 crore, pulled out of this year’s campaign at the last moment, prompting the management to appoint a replacement. Roy explained the reasoning behind the change in a statement and hinted that he plans to spend time with his family before hitting the road again.

“After much consideration, I have made the difficult decision to miss this year’s IPL. I have been away since early January and need to get back to my family and refresh ahead of a very busy year ahead. I will be supporting my friends Jay Sen Roy said in a statement: “I join my KKR teammates in wishing them good luck throughout the tournament. “

The Cavaliers also issued a statement announcing the signing of Phil Salter as a reserve player. Salt went unsold in IPL 2024 auction.

“Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Phil Salt to replace Jason Roy, who has withdrawn from the upcoming TATA IPL 2024 due to personal reasons. After representing Delhi Capitals last year, the auction Still unsold, it will be Salter in the IPL,” the Indian Premier League said in its press release.

“Bought for a base price of INR 150 million in December last year, the aggressive wicketkeeper-batsman from England scored two consecutive T20I centuries against West Indies. His fourth in Trinidad The 48-ball century in a T20I match is also joint-fastest for England,” the release further read.