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.

Ben Stokes has played for Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant previously in the Indian Premier League.

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.

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.

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,

England Test skipper Ben Stokes revealed that he chose to give the Indian Premier League mega auction a miss in an effort to ‘look after his body’ and prolong his playing career.

Stokes made his debut in IPL in the 2014 season, following that, he has played 45 matches in the tournament and scored 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.95 and an average of 24.60.

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.

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

Ben Stokes opted out of the recent IPL auction to prioritize his international cricket career and prolong his playing time for England. Recognizing he

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.