Stokes to leave IPL early to prepare for Ireland Test and Ashes
England Test captain Ben Stokes will leave the Indian Premier League (IPL) early to prepare for the one-off Test and Ashes series against Ireland. 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 begins on June 16. Stokes missed the last two IPLs due to various reasons. He 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. Are.
Joe Root, Mark Wood, Johnny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Joffra Archer, Sam Curran and Harry Brook are set to play in the IPL. Stokes said, “I would speak to each of them and find out what they want to do in preparation for the Ashes because those five matches are very important for us and it is important to know what your teammates want.” .
