Ben Stokes on Why he Skipped IPL 2025 Auction

Ben Stokes' back stiffness gives England injury scare
Ben Stokes suffered an injury scare on day four of the first Test against New Zealand after aborting a spell with the ball midway through his fifth over. England's Test captain opened the bowling with himself on Sunday in Christchurch,
Ben Stokes opens up on why he skipped IPL mega auction
Christchurch: England Test captain Ben Stokes said he opted out of the recent IPL mega auction to prolong his international career, and focus on some important assignments such as the Ashes.
Ben Stokes explains reason behind opting out of IPL 2025 mega-auction
England Test captain Ben Stokes opted out of the IPL 2025 mega-auction, which happened on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. Under the new rules and guidelines of the IPL, the 33-year-old risked missing the next two editions of the cash-rich league as registering for the mega-auction was compulsory for all the players.
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,
This Is Why Ben Stokes Opted Not To Play IPL 2025
Ben Stokes has chosen to skip the IPL auction to prioritise his England career. By focusing on his physical health, he aims to play at a high level for as long as possible.
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.
"No Hiding Behind..." Ben Stokes On Opting Out Of IPL 2025 Mega Auction
For the upcoming match, England have handed debut to left-hander Jacob Bethell, who will bat at number three. The side currently sits at sixth place in the ongoing World Test Championship points table and are out of contention for reaching the final, to be held at Lord's next year.
Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England
England test captain Ben Stokes said 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. Stokes sat out the lucrative IPL this year to ease his workload following knee problems and was a notable absentee in the auction for the 2025 edition.
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.
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Ben Stokes breaks silence on IPL 2025 mega auction absence, England captain says ’There’s no hiding..’
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Ben Stokes breaks silence on his decision to not register for IPL auction
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