Sam Billings plays a shot on the leg side.

This decision will allow CSK to have a purse of Rs 14.6 crore for the upcoming auction. (FILE) England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings says he doesn’t want to be “pigeon-holed as a white-ball cricketer” and has a renewed desire to come good in the Test format, an ambition that took a backseat when he decided to play IPL early in his career. Apart from Billings, the IPL franchise has released four other players, including David Willey, Mohit Sharma, Chaitanya Bishnoi, and Dhruv Shorey. - K. PICHUMANI . England's new T20I vice-captain Sam Billings was recently released by IPL heavyweights Chennai Super Kings ahead of the upcoming IPL auction on December 19. Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have released England's T20I vice-captain Sam Billings. Sam Billings thanks CSK for two wonderful years. IPL 2020: Sam Billings waves off IPL dream, focuses on Test cricket 04 Jun, 2020 London, June 4: England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings said he doesn't want to be "pigeon-holed as a white-ball cricketer" and has a renewed desire to come good in the Test format, an ambition that took a backseat when he decided to play IPL early in his career. Sam Billings spoke about a change in mindset after competing in the IPL. London, June 4: England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings said he doesn't want to be "pigeon-holed as a white-ball cricketer" and has a renewed desire to come good in the Test format, an ambition that took a backseat when he decided to play IPL early in his career.

Getty/File image. England’s T20I vice-captain Sam Billings was picked by CSK in IPL 2018 auction and got to … Sam Billings could look back on 2019 as a dreadful year and, sometimes, he does. Sam Billings of Chennai Super Kings plays a shot during the 2018 IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders. England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings says he doesn't want to be "pigeon-holed as a white-ball cricketer" and has a renewed desire to come good in the Test format, an ambition that took a backseat when he decided to play IPL early in his career. Billings was among the six cricketers released by the franchise, which also include the likes of Mohit Sharma, David Willey and Dhruv Shorey.

LONDON: England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings says he doesn't want to be "pigeon-holed as a white-ball cricketer" and has a renewed desire to …