5 overseas players to watch out for in IPL auction

2. Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes played a crucial role in helping England lift the T20 World Cup trophy after 12 years. After failing to deliver anything solid in the whole tournament, the veteran used his experience and skills in the final game to take his team home. The England cricketer hit 52 runs in 49 balls with five fours and one six. With this innings, he showed why he is considered one of the most reliable cricketers in big matches.

In the cash-rich league, he was part of Rajasthan Royals for five editions and won a few games with his brilliance. In 2022, he didn’t participate in the tournament and took a mental health break. This time, the flamboyant has put his name for IPL 2023 auction, with his base price of INR two crores, and following his reputation in world cricket and current top-notch form, he could be one of the best signings for the franchises.

This year, Dwayne Bravo has been released by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after his dismal performance in the last edition. The franchise, after parting ways with the former West Indies all-rounder, will look forward to getting a dependable all-rounder in the forthcoming auction. To fulfill that requirement of the CSK, Stokes could be a perfect candidate as he can also contribute to the team with both bat and ball.