Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career

Ben Stokes opted out of IPL bidding to prolong international cricket career with England
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.
Stokes opted out of IPL to prolong England career
Captain Ben Stokes says he opted out of the Indian Premier League auction in order to prolong his England career.
Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career after IPL decision
Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career after IPL decision - Captain sat out of lucrative T20 tournament in bid to ease his workload
England captain Ben Stokes makes honest admission about his future in cricket
Ben Stokes admits he is managing "the back end of my career" after choosing to skip the Indian Premier League and prioritise his time in international cricket.
Ben Stokes breaks silence on IPL 2025 mega auction absence, England captain says 'There's no hiding..'
Ben Stokes has played for Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant previously in the Indian Premier League.
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,
Ben Stokes reveals he opted out of IPL auction to prolong England career
Captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he chose not to participate in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah to extend his England career.
Stokes skipped IPL auction to 'look after body' and 'prolong' England career
Ben Stokes has revealed he did not to 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': Stokes explains call to snub IPL auction
England captain Ben Stokes has explained why he skipped this year's IPL auction as he prepares for a huge Test series.

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