IPL, England and Ben Stokes

Why did Ben Stokes pull out of IPL 2025 mega auction? England Test captain priortises national team over franchise cricket
Ben Stokes prioritised international cricket over IPL as he opted out of the 2025 mega auction. Here's why the England skipper made this tough decision.
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.
Ben Stokes explains IPL decision and drops England future hint ahead of New Zealand Test
England captain Ben Stokes decided not to offer his services as part of the Indian Premier League super-auction this week, opting to prioritise his international career instead
‘It’s about taking decision that is right to prolong my career’: Ben Stokes on not registering for IPL auction
Stokes has represented Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the IPL with the Pune franchise buying him for Rs 14.5 crore ahead of IPL 2027.
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 him in Pakistan.
"No Hiding Behind..." Ben Stokes On Opting Out Of IPL 2025 Mega Auction
For the upcoming match, England have handed debut to left-hander Jacob Bethell, who will bat at number three. The side currently sits at sixth place in the ongoing World Test Championship points table and are out of contention for reaching the final, to be held at Lord's next year.
Ben Stokes breaks silence on shock decision to withdraw from IPL 2025 mega auction
England test captain Ben Stokes speaks out on the reason behind skipping the 2025 Indian Premier League mega auction.According to Express, the all-rounder revealed that he will not play IPL this next year to focus on his international
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.
England captain Ben Stokes makes honest admission about his future in cricket
Ben Stokes admits he is managing "the back end of my career" after choosing to skip the Indian Premier League and prioritise his time in international cricket.
Here's why England's Ben Stokes skipped IPL 2025 mega auction
England's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes opted out of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. Stokes, who has played for several IPL franchises,
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. Stokes was a notable omission from the list of 52 Englishmen signed up for the mega auction in Jeddah for the 2025 competition.
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'We know what we're doing' - Stokes on Bethell
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We do know what we’re doing – Ben Stokes defends Jacob Bethell Test selection
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New Zealand v England Test series: How to watch and live stream in UK, schedule, teams as Ben Stokes' side aim for win
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