x

Like our Facebook Page

   
Early Times Newspaper Jammu, Leading Newspaper Jammu
 
Breaking News :   After skipping his Choubarsi, Cong to observe death anniversary of Madan Lal Sharma | Amid chill, CM Omar stations himself in Kashmir to ensure relief | ‘South Indian cinema can promote J&K’s natural beauty’ | Income Tax Deptt serves notice to PDP MLA | Suspected TeM terrorist arrested in Bengal | Properties worth Rs 1.28 cr attached under NDPS Act | 3 held with arms in North Kashmir | CB produces challans against 18 accused | Trainee cop dies of bullet wound | Battling power cuts, Kashmiris fall back on Kangris | Annual Mahotsav 2024 showcases Swadeshi Spirit & Self-Reliance: Kavinder | Javed Rana inspects Gujjar Bakerwal hostel | Modi Govt builds on Vajpayee's legacy, strengthening India's global position: Rohiin Chandan | Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society Raises Alarm Over Rising Crime, Drug Abuse | DC Bandipora Inspects JKSSB Exam Centres, Reviews Arrangements | Keshav Chopra organises Free Health Check Up Camp | Congress to connect with roots, observe anniversaries of all top leaders | NDS Felicitates Eminent Artists at ‘Dogri Bhasha Mannata Dhiadda’ Celebration | Indian Army organised Mobile Medical Patrol | ADC Kupwara inspects JKSSB Examination Centres | PDP holds meeting in Habba Kadal zone deliberates upon several issues | Edu Deptt Hosts Debate & Painting Competition | Babu Rampaul reiterates demand for restoration of statehood to J&K | Absconder arrested after evading arrest for over a year | Crackdown on illegal mining; 5 vehicles seized: Reasi Police | Reasi Police launches verification drive of Sim vendors outlets | Bovine smuggling attempt foiled: 11 bovines rescued in Udhampur | Missing girl recovered, reunited with family in Kishtwar | DC Reviews JKSSB Examination Process | Freedom Society Sports, Martial Arts Championship Concludes | 578 Aspirants appear for JKSSB Examination | Free Multi-Speciality Health Checkup camp organized | KUT Judo Championship 2024 to be held in Jammu | JU organises workshop on “Research Methodology” | Equitable System | Back Issues  
 
news details
Chennai Super Kings' Ben Stokes to play as a specialist batter at the start of IPL 2023 - Report
3/28/2023 11:21:35 PM
agencies
NEW DELHI, Mar 28: England Test captain Ben Stokes will be available only as a specialist `` for Chennai Super Kings in the early stages of the Indian Premier League 2023 The star allrounder, who was picked by the four-time IPL champions for Rs. 16.25 crore during the auction held in December last year, arrived in India last week and has been training for the upcoming season starting March 31.
A report in ESPNCricinfo said, Stokes, who has played for Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the past, will likely play as a specialist batter initially to manage his knee injury, for which he has taken a cortisone injection - an anti-inflammation medicine.
The 31-year-old has been hampered by recurring injuries to his left knee, with the most recent flare-up happening during England's tour of New Zealand. Stokes bowled only nine overs across two Tests and batted with a lot of discomfort on the final day of the second Test in Wellington.
Terming the injury "very frustrating", Stokes said he hoped to "get into a position that I feel like I don't have to worry about my knee anymore" with England set to host Australia for the Ashes this year in June.
CSK batting coach Michael Hussey confirmed Stokes might not bowl at the start of the IPL.
"My understanding is he's ready to go as a batsman from the start. The bowling might be wait and see. I know he had his first very light bowl yesterday (Sunday) since he had his injections in his knee," said Hussey.
"The physios from Chennai (CSK) and ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) are working pretty closely together. My understanding is he won't be bowling much at all in the first few games of the tournament... it might be a few weeks. I'm not 100% sure, (but we will) hopefully get him bowling at some stage in the tournament," Hussey added.
With the home-and-away format returning in IPL 2023, CSK are set to play in front of their fans at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Hussey hoped the setup brings the best out of Stokes.
"The ground is amazing: new stands up, full capacity. The first home game, the atmosphere is going to be out of this world. I can't wait -- and I'm sure Stokesy is going to absolutely love it. That's the thing with those big players, they generally like a big stage and perform their best on it. Once he gets out there in Chepauk Stadium in front of an unbelievably loud crowd, I hope it's going to bring out the best in him," Hussey said.
  Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network  
  Comment on this Story  
 
 
 
Early Times Android App
STOCK UPDATE
  
BSE Sensex
NSE Nifty
 
CRICKET UPDATE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Home About Us Top Stories Local News National News Sports News Opinion Editorial ET Cetra Advertise with Us ET E-paper
 
 
J&K RELATED WEBSITES
J&K Govt. Official website
Jammu Kashmir Tourism
JKTDC
Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board
Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board
Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board
UTILITY
Train Enquiry
IRCTC
Matavaishnodevi
BSNL
Jammu Kashmir Bank
State Bank of India
PUBLIC INTEREST
Passport Department
Income Tax Department
JK CAMPA
JK GAD
IT Education
Web Site Design Services
EDUCATION
Jammu University
Jammu University Results
JKBOSE
Kashmir University
IGNOU Jammu Center
SMVDU