Here's Why KKR Opener Jason Roy Isn't Playing Kolkata vs Gujarat IPL 2023 Match At Eden Gardens
The 39th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is being played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Eden Gardens.
Home team Kolkata home dealt with a huge blow before the start of GT vs KKR fixture as their star opener Jason Roy was ruled out of the match.
Jason Roy played a major role in Kolkata's win in their previous fixture by scoring a half-century.
Kolkata skipper Nitish Rana revealed at the toss that opener Jason Roy is out of action for GT vs KKR fixture due to a back spasm.
Jason Roy has been a regular in KKR's playing XI. He scored 43 against Delhi Capitals and followed up with scores of 61 and 56.
Afghanistan's hard-hitting batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz replaced Jason Roy in Kolkata Knight Riders' playing XI for KKR vs GT fixture.
Apart from Roy, Umesh Yadav is another star player of Kolkata who isn't playing today against Gujarat due to a hamstring issue.