IPL, England and Ben Stokes

Stokes skipped IPL auction to 'look after body' and 'prolong' England career
Ben Stokes has revealed he did not to enter the IPL mega auction to strip back his playing commitments as he attempts to prolong the twilight of his career.
Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England
England test captain Ben Stokes says he opted out of the bidding in the Indian Premier League to prioritize playing international cricket in what he described as the “back end” of his career.
Stokes opted out of IPL to prolong England career
Captain Ben Stokes says he opted out of the Indian Premier League auction in order to prolong his England career.
‘Just So Much Cricket’: Ben Stokes’ Big Reveal Behind Skipping IPL 2025
Stokes made his debut in IPL in the 2014 season, following that, he has played 45 matches in the tournament and scored 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.95 and an average of 24.60.
I'm at the back-end of my career: Ben Stokes reveals reason behind not taking part in IPL 2025
England skipper Ben Stokes revealed the main reason behind not taking part in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and said that he is at the back end of his career.
Ben Stokes Skipped IPL Mega Auction 2025 To Prolong England Career
Ben Stokes says he's at the back-end of his playing career and he wants to represent England for as long as possible.
Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career after IPL decision
Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career after IPL decision - Captain sat out of lucrative T20 tournament in bid to ease his workload
I want to prolong England career: Ben Stokes' reason for skipping IPL mega auction
Ben Stokes skipped the IPL mega auction. He wants to extend his time playing for England. Stokes played for several IPL teams. He was the most valuable player in 2017. Stokes will play in South Africa.
Ben Stokes breaks silence on his decision to not register for IPL auction
Ben Stokes opted out of the recent IPL auction to prioritize his international cricket career and prolong his playing time for England. Recognizing he's in the later stages of his career, Stokes aims to manage his workload and physical well-being.
Ben Stokes showed true colours in conversation with rival over personal heartbreak
England star Ben Stokes and Pakistan captain Shan Masood are rivals when it comes to cricket but the pair have grown closer ...
Stokes on Bethell selection: 'We're not doing it just to wind people up'
England announced their XI for the first Test at Hagley Oval, starting on Thursday, two days early, with Bethell replacing ...
England know what they're doing with Bethell selection, says captain Stokes
Ben Stokes said he can understand why some people may have concerns about handing Jacob Bethell his test debut at number ...
Ben Stokes says sorry for making England team ‘tread on eggshells’
Ben Stokes started this tour by apologising to his players for being grumpy and leaving them “treading on eggshells” around ...
Stokes finds his peace in home comforts after 'hardest trip' to Pakistan
Those around Stokes at the time noted something was off, and it soon emerged that his house had been burgled during the ...
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Ben Stokes News, Stats and Updates
The move means Ollie Pope - who will take the gloves for the first time in two years - will drop down three places to No 6, while captain Ben Stokes comes in at No 7. The 21-year-old Bethell has ...