IPL 2023: Ben Stokes goes berserk at CSK training session, hits gigantic sixes | WATCH

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes, England's Test cricket team captain, arrived in Chennai to join MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Thursday. A video posted on CSK's social media handle showed Stokes arriving by car and entering hotel in style. CSK shared video with a caption that read, "Ungal NanBEN in Namma Area!" (Your friend Ben has come to area).

Ben Stokes smashing gigantic sixes in training

In ar video shared by Chennai-based franchise, Stokes can be seen hitting gigantic sixes during practice session at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Stokes arrived in Tamil Nadu with his England teammate Moeen Ali, who is also part of Chennai Super Kings squad for 2023 season.  

Will Ben Stokes be available for entirety of IPL 2023? 

Stokes was signed by CSK for a whopping amount of Rs. 16.25 crore in this year's mini-auction, but re were concerns that he might t be available for entire IPL season due to his preparations for Ashes series. Additionally, he is currently dealing with a knee injury sustained during New Zealand Test series. While Stokes has committed to playing for Chennai, it remains unclear wher he will be available for entirety of IPL season.

Despite calls for Stokes to sit out IPL, England coach Brendon McCullum believes that playing in tournament will t harm his chances of participating in Ashes against Australia later this year.

Brendon McCullum while speaking to ESPNcricinfo siad:

“I don’t think he’s jeopardising it. Chennai set-up is excellent in looking after ir players and y’ve a very good medical team and he will be well looked after. skipper has a strong mind and he kws how to get right for big moments. His life is that, right? So I don’t have any concerns,” he added

IPL 2023 is scheduled to take place from March 31 to May 28, while England's first Test match against Ireland at Lord's begins on June 1, 2023. Chennai Super Kings will begin ir campaign on March 31, 2023 against reigning champions, Gujarat Titans. match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Im: Twitter/CSK