IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders sign Jason Roy as Shakib Al Hasan's replacement

Updated : Apr 05, 2023 14:15
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Editorji News Desk

The Kolkata Knight Riders have signed England opener Jason Roy for the remainder of the season.

Roy, who went unsold at the IPL 2023 auction, replaces Bangladeshi captain Shakib Al Hasan, who pulled out of the tournament citing national team commitments & personal issues.

The 32-year-old, who has scored 2 centuries in his last 4 innings across formats, has been signed for a price of ₹2.8 CR.

Also watch: Rishabh Pant joins Delhi Capitals in the stadium, but not as a player

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