Pat Cummins has revealed he will skip the 2023 Indian Premier League to rest up ahead of next year’s World Cup and Ashes.
Cummins was last year purchased by the Kolkata Knight Riders for $AUD1.34 million and went on to play five games and take seven wickets.
The Australian Test skipper announced early on Tuesday (AEDT) that he would miss the tournament.
“I’ve made the difficult decision to miss next years IPL. The international schedule is packed with Tests and ODI’s for the next 12 months, so will take some rest ahead of an Ashes series and World Cup,” Cummins said on Twitter.
“Thanks so much to @KKRiders for their understanding. Such a terrific team of players and staff and I hope I can get back there ASAP.”
I’ve made the difficult decision to miss next years IPL. The international schedule is packed with Tests and ODI’s for the next 12 months, so will take some rest ahead of an Ashes series and World Cup. pic.twitter.com/Iu0dF73zOW
— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) November 14, 2022
Various reports state Mitchell Starc also won’t take part in the 2023 Indian Premier League.
Australia will head to England for a five-Test Ashes series across June and July next year. India will host the 2023 ODI World Cup in October and November.