Alex Hales withdraws from IPL 2022
English cricketer withdraws from IPL 2022 due to mental disorder due to bio-bubble, KKR signs Aaron Finch
IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major setback when English cricketer Alex Hales withdrew from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 due to "bubble fatigue".
In a statement, Alex Hales said: "I am saddened to announce that I have made a very difficult decision to withdraw from the upcoming IPL.
Hales added that after spending the last four months away from home in bio-bubbles and testing for self-code in Australia, I do not feel I can bind myself to a safer environment for another extended period.
Hales, who was part of the Kolkata team, said: "I am really worried about missing out on one of the best opportunities of my career as the last two years of Bubble's life have affected my mental health.
"I would like to thank the Kolkata Knight Riders for believing in me during the auction and for their continued support in recent weeks," the English cricketer said.
— Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) March 11, 2022Hales' thrilling form for Islamabad United in PSL 2022 got him a contract in the IPL where he was to play for Kolkata for Rs 15 million.
It is noteworthy that he had earlier withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to "bubble fatigue" but Hales returned to the league after reaching the playoffs of Islamabad United.
And play two matches for your team. The opening batsman is the second English player to opt out of the IPL, after his compatriot Jason Roy announced that he would not be taking part in the next edition of the league.
Following Hales' resignation, Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Australia's T20 World Cup winning captain Aaron Finch as a replacement for Hales.
Aaron Finch will join Kolkata at a cost of 1.5 crore Indian rupees. The Australian has played 87 IPL games and scored over 2000 runs in the IPL.