IPL 2020 participation on Ben Stokes' mind despite tournament being in doubt

Benjamin Andrew Stokes is t letting coronavirus keep him away from his preparation for IPL 2020. English all-rounder will be an important member of Rajasthan Royals squad during upcoming IPL 2020. Despite multiple possibilities that exist around IPL 2020, Stokes is trying to keep himself ready for his first IPL game.

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IPL postponed but Ben Stokes still preparing

As reported by Daily Mail UK, English all-rounder Ben Stokes is t toning down his practice for IPL 2020 as he expects to play his first IPL game on April 20. Stokes expressed how he knew that future of tournament was still under doubt and he may t be actually playing on April 20. English all-rounder explained how practice is still important to keep him in right frame of mind for upcoming games and it is t just a flick of switch that can make him suddenly perform at his peak.

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Stokes was recently in Sri Lanka when England tour of Sri Lanka was called off amidst rising fears around vel coronavirus. 28-year-old explained how English side was playing a practice game when it was anunced that tour was being called off. Despite being shocked, Stokes explained how he and team understood how crisis had been shaping up through globe and precautionary measures were important.

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IPL postponed: Ben Stokes to feature for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020?

Rajasthan Royals and remaining seven teams of IPL will w wait for BCCI to take call for IPL 2020. As India is on lockdown till April 15, it is highly unlikely that IPL 2020 will begin soon. Amidst rising fears around COVID-19, BCCI had IPL postponed to co-incidentally April 15 itself. It is possible that IPL may even start in first week of May. Ben Stokes, Steve Smith, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler and David Miller were among a few International superstars to feature for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020.

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