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IPL 2023 | CSK hope for Stokes boost ahead of SRH clash

Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings will hope their star allrounder Ben Stokes finally takes the field after recovering from his injury when they go up against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match in Chennai on Friday. In a relief to CSK, Stokes, who was suffering from a toe injury and missed three IPL matches, took part in the net practice on Wednesday after regaining fitness and is available for selection. The England Test captain's return will be a big boost for CSK as they return to their fortress following a close win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. Their opponents Hyderabad, however, copped a defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians. The Super Kings batters have been able to put up good scores, thanks to the starts provided by Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top whil...
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Ben Stokes to play as specialist batter at start of IPL 2023

CSK Players Ben Stokes (sitting second from left) with teammates during therir practise session at M.A. Chidabaram Stadium in Chwennai on Monday. | Photo Credit: R. Ragu England Test captain Ben Stokes will be available only as a specialist batter for Chennai Super Kings in the early stages of the Indian Premier League 2023. The star allrounder, who was picked by the four-time IPL champions for ₹16.25 crore during the auction held in December last year, arrived in India last week and has been training for the upcoming season starting March 31. A report in ESPNCricinfo said, Stokes, who has played for Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the past, will likely play as a specialist batter initially to manage his knee injury, for which he has taken a cortisone injection — an ant...
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Ben Stokes shares photo of him travelling to join Chennai Super Kings for IPL

England’s Ben Stokes on Thursday shared a photo with his bags packed on Instagram which was captioned, “See You Soon @chennaiipl” Stokes was signed by the Chennai Super Kings in the mini auction last year for an eye watering 16.25 crore but there were reports that he might not be with the franchise for the entirety of the IPL in order to begin preparation for the Ashes. Stokes is also dealing with a knee injury that he suffered against New Zealand and while Stokes has committed to play for Chennai, it is understood that a clear picture on his full availability will only emerge after he joins the team. While there have been calls for Stokes to sit out the IPL, England coach Brendon McCullum is of the opinion that playing in the IPL will not jeopardise Stokes’ chances of playing in the...
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Ben Stokes isn’t jeopardising Ashes campaign as he will be well looked after in CSK: McCullum

England Test captain Ben Stokes is not jeopardising his team’s Ashes preparations one bit by playing for Chennai Super Kings in the cash-rich IPL where he would be playing without pressures of captaincy. Stokes’ left knee requires constant management but he will have to turn up for CSK in this year’s IPL to fulfill his whopping Rs 16.25 crore (USD 2 million) contract. The IPL will be held from March 31 to May 28, while England’s first Test of the summer against Ireland at Lord’s begins on June 1. “I don’t think he’s jeopardising it. The Chennai set-up is excellent in looking after their players and they’ve a very good medical team and he will be well looked after,” McCullum was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. “The skipper has a strong mind and he knows how to get right for the big mom...