IPL Auction 2023: Ben Stokes Bought By CSK For INR 16.25 Crores

Updated - 23 Dec 2022, 04:45 PM

IPL Auction 2023- Ben Stokes Bought By CSK For INR 16.25 Crores

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Ben Stokes was picked by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during IPL 2023 auction. The England all-rounder was bought by the franchise for Rs. 16.25 crores. Ben Stokes had set a base price of Rs. 2 crores during IPL 2023 auction.

Ben Stokes is a left-handed batsman and right-arm pacer. He is one of the top all-rounders in international cricket currently. He is also the skipper of England in Tests and has played in IPL before.

Ben Stokes injury — Ben. Stokes, Photo Credit: (IPL)

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Ben Stokes Played For Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021

Stokes last played in IPL 2021 where he represented the Rajasthan Royals team. He only played 1 match in the tournament. The England star did not play in IPL 2022 due to personal reasons.

Stokes played for the first time in IPL in the 2017 season. He has played 5 seasons so far, from IPL 2017 to IPL 2021. The left-handed batter has played 43 matches in the tournament so far.

Ben Stokes — Ben. Stokes (Image Credit: Getty)

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He has scored 920 runs in 43 games at an average of 25.56 and a strike rate of 134+. Stokes has also smacked 2 centuries and 2 fifties in the tournament. With the ball, the right-arm medium pacer has hunted 28 wickets in 43 games at an average of 34.79. He owns an economy of 8.56.

Ben Stokes is a regular player for England national team. He has played 89 Tests, 4105 ODIs, and 43 T20Is for England so far. He is also the current captain of the England Test side and has retired from the ODI format.