Out of favour batsman has decided to not put his name forward for next week's IPL auction after being released by Chennai Super Kings in November. He has also previously played in the Pakistan Super League for Islamabad United, and for Sydney Sixers in Australia's Big Bash.
Now, Billings wants to use the time to get himself ready for the next season with Kent in order to again push his name in contention for England selection across the formats, hoping his disappointment will provide him an opportunity to “freshen up” and “focus” on big next season. Sam Billings takes break from franchise cricket after England omission