IPL's crores of rupees were kicked away, Ben Stokes told why he did not participate in the mega auction

Ben Stokes IPL Mega Auction: England Test captain Ben Stokes did not participate in the IPL 2025 mega auction and left crores of rupees. Stokes has played a total of 45 matches in the tournament. Since 2021, he has not been able to play any match in the tournament due to poor fitness.

Highlights

• Ben Stokes did not participate in the IPL mega auction
• Now Ben Stokes will not be able to play in the tournament for the next three years
• Stokes scored 920 runs and took 28 wickets in 43 matches in the IPL.

Christchurch: England's Test captain Ben Stokes turned down crores of rupees by not participating in the mega auction for IPL 2025. Now according to the new rules, he will not be able to be a part of any mini auction to be held in the next two years. After this big step, the dashing all-rounder said that he took this decision to prolong his international career and focus on important events like the Ashes.

What does the IPL rule say?

Ben Stokes will not be able to participate in the IPL mini auction in future because according to the new rules of this league, a player who has not registered himself for the mega auction cannot participate in the mini auction either. Recently, in the auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a total of 52 players from England were bid on.

Stokes is at the last stage of his career

Ben Stokes told the BBC on the eve of the first Test match against New Zealand starting on Thursday, 'It is no secret that I am at the last stage of my career. It is time to reflect on what I have achieved and what should I do so that I can prolong my career as long as possible. There is still a lot of cricket left. I want to play for England as long as possible.'

Ben Stokes' IPL record

33-year-old Ben Stokes has played for Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the IPL. Ben Stokes has scored 920 runs in 43 matches in the IPL with two centuries and two half-centuries. 107 runs is his best score in the tournament. He has got 28 wickets in bowling. His best bowling figure is 15/3 in 2018.