Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia's Test and ODI teams, will not play in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in order to be fully prepared and committed for the ODI World Cup in India and the Ashes in England the following year.
The 29-year-old pace bowler was purchased by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the mega auction earlier this year for Rs 7.25 crore and played five games, taking seven wickets. He had a below-par performance at home during the ICC T20 World Cup, preventing the defending champions from moving on to the semifinals.
Cummins announced on social media on Tuesday that he would not be participating in the IPL 2023.
"I've decided to skip the IPL in the upcoming season. Will take a break before the Ashes series and (ODI) World Cup because the international schedule is jam-packed with Tests and ODIs for the upcoming 12 months "Posted on Twitter by Cummins.
"Many thanks to @KKRiders for their patience. The staff and players there are amazing, and I really hope I can return soon."
Mitchell Starc might not play in the 2023 Indian Premier League, according to a sen.com.au article. In June and July of next year, Australia will play a five-test Ashes series in England. The ODI World Cup will thereafter be held in October and November 2023 in India.