Breaking: Alex Hales Pulls Out Of IPL 2022 Citing Bubble Fatigue As The Reason; Aaron Finch Named Replacement

IPL 2022: Alex Hales Pulls Out Of IPL Due To 'Bubble Fatigue'; Aaron Finch To Join Kolkata Knight Riders As Replacement

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Cricketnmore Staff Mar 12, 2022 02:52 am IST

Alex Hales

IPL 2022: In recent developments, Alex Hales has pulled out of IPL 2022. The English explosive batter was bought at a price of 1.50 crores by the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL mega auction 2022. However, a replacement has been named for the batter.

Aaron Finch, Australian limited-overs' captain has been named as the replacement for KKR for the upcoming season. Aaron Finch has played for as many as eight different IPL teams this year - Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab & Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Alex Hales has played 6 matches in the IPL and has scored 148 runs in the tournament with an average of 24.66 and a strike rate of 125.42. Hales has cited the reason for this withdrawal as the fatigue caused due to the bio-bubbles which is necessary for every player to reside in while staying in a bubble.

Aaron Finch, set to be Alex Hales' replacement for KKR, has been roped in as a replacement for Alex Hales. Finch has played for as many as 8 different IPL franchises in the past and will take on his duty with Kolkata Knight Riders as his 8th franchise.

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