If the IPL auction had taken place at the start of April last year, it would have been doubtful whether Ben Stokes would have achieved the huge price tag that was eventually paid by Rising Pune Supergiants. With England losing the World T20 Final and the Durham all-rounder cited as the lone culprit, Stokes is unlikely to have attracted the same interest.
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Ben Stokes wants to play in IPL
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has expressed his crave to experience in the lucrative Indian Premier League this year, putting himself forward for the auctions, which is going to be held on February 4.
The Twenty20 tournament gets underway from 5 April to 21 May, but the left-handed batsman is likely to be involved in country’s ODI against Ireland on 5 May.
Kevin Pietersen to lead Delhi Daredevils in IPL-7
Sacked former England all-rounder Kevin Pietersen has been named Delhi Daredevils’ captain for the upcoming seventh edition of Indian Premier League – starting on 16 April, the Daredevils announced.
Pietersen reacted to the appointment of his captaincy on twitter: