England Test captain Ben Stokes has opted out of the IPL 2024 season to prioritize managing his workload and ensuring his fitness, as revealed by Chennai Super Kings on Thursday.
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Stokes, who joined CSK for a whopping 162.5 million Indian rupees ($1.95 million) in December 2022, recently emerged from retirement to play in the ODI World Cup held in India.
The Chennai Super Kings management expressed full support for Stokes’ decision, acknowledging the hectic schedule ahead for the English cricketer.
England is scheduled to participate in a challenging five-Test series in India just before the IPL, followed by the Twenty20 World Cup in June 2024.
It’s anticipated that the all-rounder will undergo knee surgery due to an existing issue, limiting his appearances for the Super Kings in 2023.
 IPL 2024 Teams:
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
