Ben Stokes of chennai super kings CSK ready to sacrifice IPL final for England duty

Ben Stokes, IPL 2023 Final: Ben Stokes, one of the world's legendary all-rounders, has given a big statement before the start of the 16th season of IPL. He has said that he will not let the Indian Premier League (IPL) come in the way of his duty towards England. He has said that if his franchise makes it to the final, he would prefer to captain the national team against Ireland before returning home before the Ashes series.

CSK will get a shock!

Ben Stokes could not play in the last tournament of the world's most popular T20 league. Now he is preparing to represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming season starting from 31st March. The final of the IPL is to be held on May 28 while England will take on Ireland in the only Test from June 1. CSK team will play its first match of the season against Lucknow Supergiants on 3rd April.

'Will play for England'

When Stokes was asked if he would play for England if CSK made it to the IPL-2023 title match, he said, "Yes, I will." I am making sure that I give myself enough time to get back home and play that match (against Ireland). There has been debate in international cricket on whether players should prefer private leagues over national responsibility. are. Stokes said that he cannot say anything about the choice of his England teammates. Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Harry Brook all have IPL contracts.

take advice from players

This England batsman further said, 'I think it is too early to say anything for others but we have to play the Ashes series after the Ireland Test. So I would probably go to the players and ask them if they want to be ready for the Ashes. Those five matches are obviously the biggies of the summer season and you have to think about what the players want. The five-match Ashes series will begin on June 16 in Birmingham.