CSK's ₹16.25-crore buy Ben Stokes pulls out of IPL 2024

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has pulled out of IPL 2024, his franchise CSK said. Stokes took the decision to manage his workload and fitness, CSK added. Stokes was bought by CSK for ₹16.25 crore in the last mini auction in Kochi. He scored 15 runs and didn't take any wicket in the two matches he played in IPL 2023.