Kolkata Knight Riders Acquire Phil Salt as Jason Roy Replacement for IPL 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have secured the services of English batter Phil Salt as a replacement for Jason Roy for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Roy withdrew from the tournament due to personal reasons, leaving KKR with a void to fill in their batting lineup.
Salt, who went unsold in the recent IPL auction, will join KKR at his reserve price of INR 1.5 crore (approximately $181,000). The 26-year-old had previously represented Delhi Capitals in the 2023 IPL season.
Salt is a dynamic and aggressive batter known for his power-hitting abilities. He has impressed in various T20 leagues around the world, including the Vitality Blast in England and the Big Bash League in Australia.
KKR’s decision to sign Salt is a strategic move to bolster their batting lineup. The franchise has struggled in recent seasons, finishing near the bottom of the table in the last two editions of the IPL. Salt’s addition is expected to provide KKR with a much-needed boost in the batting department.
Salt will join a star-studded KKR squad that includes the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, and Pat Cummins. The franchise will be hoping that Salt can make a significant contribution and help them return to their former glory in the IPL.
