CSK vs KKR IPL 2023: Why is Ben Stokes Not Playing Today’s IPL 2023 Match? Check CSK Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings are hosting Kolkata Knight Riders in match no 61 of Tata IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Kings won the toss and opted to bat first on what seems to be a good batting track. At the toss, MS Dhoni mentioned that there isn’t any change in the playing 11, which means Ben Stokes is still not full fit to represent CSK.

CSK vs KKR IPL 2023: Why is Ben Stokes Not Playing Today’s Match IPL?

Having won the toss and elected to bat first, Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni announced that there’s no change in their playing 11, meaning English Red ball skipper Ben Stokes continues to miss the action. Stokes has only participated in three matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023 season before sustaining a knee injury, which has kept him out of action for the last ten matches. The extent of his recovery and whether he is still grappling with fitness concerns remains uncertain. Check what MS Dhoni said at the toss,

“We’ll bat first. We’ve been slightly uncertain about the wicket, and as the tournament has progressed the pitch gets slow. Throughout the years, we have told openers to assess the pitch quickly and find what’s a good score. After 6-8 overs we need to revisit our score because the ball loses its shine. I think we have done really well, but fielding is one department where we need to step up. Can improve 5-10%. Same XI for this game.”

CSK Playing XI

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
2. Devon Conway
3. Ajinkya Rahane
4. Shivam Dube
5. Ambati Rayudu
6. Moeen Ali
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. MS Dhoni (C)
9. Deepak Chahar
10. Tushar Deshpande
11. Maheesh Theekshana

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Ben Stokes IPL 2023 Price

Chennai Super Kings made a significant investment in the IPL 2023 auction by securing the services of England’s Test captain and versatile all-rounder, Ben Stokes, for a substantial amount of INR 16.25 crore. Stokes’ inclusion in the team brings a crucial balance to the squad.

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