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Stokes is likely to play as a specialist batsman in the opening matches of IPL-2023.
Stokes is likely to play as a specialist batsman in the opening matches of IPL-2023.
Ben Stokes: The 16th season of the world’s richest cricket league i.e. IPL is to start from 31st March. Before the start of the season, a bad news has come for the 4-time champion team Chennai Super Kings. It is known that Chennai Super Kings will take the field on March 31, the very first match of the season. The team will face defending champions Gujarat Titans. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, a big news came about world champion cricketer England’s super all-rounder Ben Stokes.
Stokes will not bowl in the opening matches
Stokes is likely to play as a specialist batsman in the opening matches of IPL-2023. Actually, Stokes has an injury in his left knee, which has been injected with cortisone to manage. Now he will not bowl in the opening matches to prevent this injury from becoming serious. CSK fans are disappointed by this. Given Stokes’ all-round strength, he is being considered the X-factor of the team, but if he plays only as a batsman, then the team’s campaign will suffer a big blow.
To include Stokes in the team, Chennai Super Kings spent crores of rupees in the auction. Please tell that Stokes got Rs 16.25 crore in the auction. This was the most expensive deal of Chennai Super Kings in the auction.
CSK batting coach Michael Hussey confirmed
Troubled by repeated injuries to the knee of his left leg, Stokes was able to bowl only 9 overs in 2 Tests on the tour of New Zealand. England also have to play the Ashes series against Australia in June. CSK batting coach Michael Hussey has also confirmed that Stokes will not be bowling in the opening matches of the IPL. Hussey said that I believe he will play only as a batsman. Physios from Chennai and England and Wales Cricket Board are working with him. Hopefully he will be able to bowl in the later matches.
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