Jason Roy pulls out of IPL citing bubble fatigue
England’s flamboyant batter Jason Roy has pulled out of the upcoming IPL citing extended stay in the tournament bubble, dealing a blow to his new franchise Gujarat Titans weeks before the event gets going.
IPL 2022. pic.twitter.com/fZ0LofBgSE
— Jason Roy (@JasonRoy20) March 1, 2022
According to a report in ‘ESPNcricinfo’, Roy informed the franchise of his decision last week. The Titans are yet to finalise a replacement.
Jason Roy is headed to Gujarat Titans #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/x93zS01qyT
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 12, 2022
The 31-year-old South African-born English cricketer was signed by Gujarat Titans for his base price of Rs 2 crore at the mega auction.
The development is a big blow to the Gujarat franchise as Roy was the only specialist opener picked by them apart from young Shubman Gill.
Well, Gujarat Titans have a serious issue with openers now. Jason Roy has pulled out of the IPL.
They need an alternative to walk out with Shubhman Gill…!
— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) February 28, 2022
This is the second time the English player is pulling out of the IPL. He had earlier withdrawn from the 2020 edition due to personal reasons after being picked up by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.5 crore.