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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.

Sporting News on MSN · 14h

Why did Ben Stokes pull out of IPL 2025 mega auction? England Test captain prioritises 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.

BBC on MSN · 23h

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.

The Mirror · 16h

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

Daily Express · 23h

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.

newsbytesapp.com · 20h

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,

ESPN on MSN · 1d

Stokes skipped IPL auction to 'look after body' and 'prolong' England career

Ben Stokes has revealed he did not 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.

We're not doing it just to wind people up

Reuters · 1d

England know what they're doing with Bethell selection, says captain Stokes

Ben Stokes said he can understand why some people may have concerns about handing Jacob Bethell his test debut at number three against New Zealand but the England captain has no doubts the 21-year-old can have a positive impact on the side.

Cricket On SI on MSN · 17h

England’s Captain Returns To Christchurch For Key Match

By Kemboi Robert England captain Ben Stokes acknowledged that the decision to bat Jacob Bethell at number three may surprise some, but emphasized that 'we're no

ESPN on MSN · 1d

Stokes on Bethell selection: 'We're not doing it just to wind people up'

Ben Stokes has defended the decision to hand Jacob Bethell a Test debut at No.3 against New Zealand this week, but understands why some will query England's latest off-the-wall punt. England announced their XI for the first Test at Hagley Oval,

England win toss

Associated Press · 8h

England wins toss and bowls in 1st test against New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — England won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand on Thursday on the first day of the first test at Hagley Oval. The Black Caps come into the series following their 3-0 series win at India. They were the first team to sweep India in a home series of three tests or more.

U.S. News & World Report · 8h

Cricket-England Win Toss, Choose to Bowl in First NZ Test

Cricket - Second Test - Pakistan v England - Multan International Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan - December 12, 2022. England's captain Ben Stokes walks after his team won the match. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/ File Photo (Reuters) - England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening match of a three-test series against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

ESPNcricinfo on MSN · 7h

England win toss, bowl first, as Jacob Bethell, Nathan Smith make Test debuts

"Typically the wicket gets better and better here," said Ben Stokes, England's captain. "There's a nice covering a grass on it so hopefully, we can get something out of it with the new ball." He also confirmed a debut for Jacob Bethell,

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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 ...

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Ben Stokes Calls World Test Championship 'Utterly Confusing'

England Test Captain Ben Stokes expressed his views on the ICC World Test Championship, terming it as 'utterly confusing.' ...

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Ben Stokes showed true colours in conversation with rival over personal heartbreak

England star Ben Stokes and Pakistan captain Shan Masood are rivals when it comes to cricket but the pair have grown closer ...

Ben Stokes joins cricket world in marking 10th anniversary of Phil Hughes’ death

Stokes took time out from England’s final preparations for the first Test in New Zealand to reflect on an incident that ...

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'New conditions, new team' - Latham wants NZ to switch focus to England challenge

Ben Stokes acknowledged the feat of New Zealand's achievement and heaped praise on Latham's men ahead of the series ...

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Alastair Cook tells Ben Stokes what England still need to achieve in Bazball era

England face a mammoth year ahead culminating in the next Ashes series Down Under which could make or break the legacy of Ben ...

New Zealand Cricket Can Reign Over England After Conquering India

New Zealand cricket might bend the knee to Australia, but they have just thrashed India 3-0. The Black Caps are ready to take ...

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"It was my wife who told me not to" - Ben Stokes says he considered leaving PAK vs ENG 2024 Test series due to burglary in his house

England skipper Ben Stokes has revealed that he had realistically considered leaving the Test series midway in Pakistan in ...

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