IPL 2023 Retention: KKR Retention: Former T20 World Cup winner and current Australia’s T20 skipper Aaron Finch is all set to pull out of IPL 2023. To note, Finch was a part of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad in the previous edition. But he could not do much with the bat. As per reports, Finch is set to skip IPL due to the tournament’s long schedule. However, KKR have already been planning to release Finch. Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“At this stage, Aaron is still deciding if he would want to participate in the IPL. He has a young child at home, and now the event goes for 10 weeks which is too long. It will be a discussion in the coming period,” a source close to Finch told Sportstar.
IPL 2023 Retention: Australia’s T20 skipper Aaron Finch opts OUT of Indian Premier League amid KKR release talks, Check OUT
Finch has played for nine franchises in IPL: Finch batter has played for nine IPL franchises so far, which is a record. Speaking about his numbers in IPL, he has played 92 matches, amassing 2091 runs at an average of 25.19 and a strike rate of 128.20.
IPL 2023 Retention: Aaron Finch in IPL:
- Rajasthan Royals
- Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals)
- Pune Warriors India
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Mumbai Indians
- Gujarat Lions
- Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
The right-handed batter came in as a replacement for Alex Hales. The England opener pulled out at the last moment. Finch was slotted to open the innings alongside Ajinkya Rahane. However, the Australian batter failed to deliver with the bat. In five outings, Finch added 86 runs to his profile at an ordinary average of 17.20.
KKR probably had released Finch anyway: The two-time IPL champions were all set to release Finch anyway. KKR recently acquired the services of Afghanistan’s talented opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from the defending champions Gujarat Titans. The dasher did not get a single game for GT as the Titans continued to persist with Matthew Wade and then Wriddhiman Saha.
Eagerly waiting to see you in 💜 & 💛 colours, @RGurbaz_21 😍 #AmiKKR #GalaxyOfKnights pic.twitter.com/sClNZe9oMm
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) November 13, 2022
Not only Gurbaz, but the Men in Purple and Gold have also brought back their express pacer Lockie Ferguson for the next season. Ferguson was picked by GT after KKR decided not to retain the Kiwi pacer during IPL 2022 Mega Auction. However, he will now be joining the KKR camp once again.
IPL 2023 Retention: Australia’s T20 skipper Aaron Finch opts OUT of Indian Premier League amid KKR release talks, Check OUT
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