New Delhi, March 12 -- England batter Jason Roy said that he needed to get back to his family after staying away from them since January for which the 33-year-old will miss the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

In a statement to the Kolkata-based franchise, the right-handed batter said that it was a "tough decision" for him to miss the 20-over tournament. He also sent his best wishes to the KKR players for the forthcoming season.

"After much consideration, I have made the tough decision to miss this year's IPL. Having been away since the start of January I need to get back to my family and have a refresh before a very busy year ahead. I will be supporting my friends and te...