CSK all-rounder Ben Stokes to be out for another week, informs Coach Stephen Fleming

Chennai Super Kings have been in good spirits in the past few games of IPL 2023. With back-to-back victories, the yellow brigade is climbing up the points table. However, the injuries of players remain a concern for the squad.

CSK’s star swing bowler is already battling a hamstring injury, and skipper MS Dhoni was also suffered a knee injury. CSK all-rounder Ben Stokes has also been unavailable after the first two games this season.

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has now revealed if Ben Stokes will play the next match.


Fleming said that skipper MS Dhoni has handled his injury well, however, Ben Stokes will take one more week to recover.

Speaking during the post-match presentation after CSK beat SRH by 7 wickets on Friday, Fleming said that Ben Stokes has an injury setback and will be out for a week.

He further added that the injury is not ‘major’ and he is working hard to get it right. He just needs a little bit of luck.
Ben Stokes is one of the costliest cricketers in IPL history and CSK is waiting for the all-rounder to return to the game.

CSK clinched 7 wickets win against SRH

Chennai Super King registered a massive 7-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. Ravindra Jadeja’s 3-wicket haul created difficulties for the Orange army and restricted them to 135/7. Jadeja bagged three while Akash Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, and Matheesha Pathirana claimed one wicket each
In the second inning, Devon Conway’s magnificent 77-run knock plunged the yellow brigade to success as they chased the target of 134 runs easily.

With 8 points in their kitty, the four-time champions are placed third on the points table and will be facing two-time winner Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.

FAQs

Q1:Was Ben Stokes an expensive buy for CSK?
Yes, Ben Stokes is one of the costliest players in IPL history and Chennai Super Kings bought him for IPL 2023 at a whopping Rs 16.25 crores.

Q2:Who is at the top of the IPL Points table?
Rajasthan Royals is leading the IPL standing due to a better NRR compared to LSG and CSK who are in the 2nd and 3rd position respectively, all with 8 points.