Following the recent announcement by the England Cricket Board (ECB), Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) Phil Salt has departed from the team to join the England squad for their upcoming T20 series against Pakistan and the T20 World Cup. Salt’s departure is a significant setback for KKR, as he has been a crucial player for the team in the ongoing IPL season.
Salt, who was brought in as a replacement for Jason Roy, has had an impressive campaign, scoring 435 runs in 12 matches, with a strike rate of 182 and an average of 39.54. He has formed a formidable opening partnership with Sunil Narine, and the duo has wreaked havoc on opposition bowling attacks, notching up six 50-plus partnerships in their 12 innings together.
With Salt’s departure, KKR will now be searching for a new opener to provide the firepower at the top of the order. While they have a strong squad, the loss of Salt will be felt, as he has consistently delivered match-winning performances for the team. KKR is currently in a strong position, having secured a place in the top 2 after their match against Gujarat Titans was washed out. They will now be looking to maintain their form and make a deep run in the playoffs.
Salt’s departure has been met with disappointment by KKR fans, but they will be hoping for a strong finish to the tournament from their remaining players. With the playoffs approaching, KKR will need to find a way to replace the void left by Salt and continue their pursuit of the IPL title.
