Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 22, 2023, 09:40 PM
IPL 2023: Preparations for IPL 2023 have been completed. The 16th season of IPL is starting from 31 March. The schedule has been released. The team of Chennai Super Kings would like to give a memorable farewell to Mahendra Singh Dhoni by winning the title this year. But even before the start of the season, CSK has suffered a major setback.Blow to CSKEngland Test captain Ben Stokes will leave the IPL early to prepare for the one-off Test against Ireland and the Ashes series. The IPL final will be held on May 28 while England have to play a one-off Test against Ireland at Lord's four days later from June 1. The Ashes series against Australia will begin on June 16. Stokes missed the last two IPLs due to various reasons.There was a bid of more than 16 croresStokes was bought by four-time champions Chennai Super Kings for Rs 16.25 crore in the auction held in December last year. Stokes said that despite Chennai Super Kings reaching the final, he would return home to prepare for England's busy summer schedule. Stokes was asked if he would play in the Test match against Ireland, he said, "Yes I will." I would like to make sure that I give myself enough time to prepare for that match.The all-rounder said he would also consult members of the England Test team playing in the IPL on what he wanted to do to prepare for the Ashes. Joe Root, Mark Wood, Johnny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Joffra Archer, Sam Curran and Harry Brook are set to play in the IPL.