IPL 2023: Michael Hussey, the batting coach for Chennai Super Kings, has revealed that Ben Stokes, an English star all-rounder, is likely to start as a specialist batter in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). To treat his recurring knee injury, management has decided to do so.
Notably, Stokes has had multiple injuries to his left knee over the years, and in February, during England’s tour of New Zealand, he had another flare-up. The Englishman only bowled nine overs in the two Tests, and on the final day of the series, he clearly batted through physical discomfort.
As per a report by ESPNcricinfo, the CSK all-rounder has taken a cortisone infusion (a typical mitigating infusion that decreases expansion) in front of the IPL and is probably going to begin as an expert hitter for the establishment. Michael “Mike” Hussey gave a status update on the player and said that Stokes might bowl in the competition “at some point.
“My understanding is that Ben Stokes is prepared to play bat from the beginning. The bowling may require some testing. He had his first very light bowl yesterday (Sunday), as far as I know, since getting knee injections in his knee. ECB and Chennai physios work pretty well together.,” The batting coach told ESPNcricinfo.
“According to what I understand, he won’t bowl much in the first few games of the tournament. I’m not entirely certain, but I hope to get him to bowl at some point during the tournament,” Hussey continued.
Stokes will enjoy Chennai’s atmosphere: Mike Hussey
The yellow team plays their first home game on April 3 against Lucknow Super Giants. Hussey went on to say that Stokes will be thrilled with the electric atmosphere at home, even though the crowd is expected to go crazy when MS Dhoni and co. play in Chennai after four years.
He also said that the opening of the unoccupied Chepauk stands, which would be brought back to life during the upcoming competition, contributed to the increased excitement.
“The ground is astonishing: new stands are rising to full capacity. In the principal home game, the air will be mind-boggling. I can’t wait, and I’m confident that Stokesy (Ben Stokes) will adore it. That’s the thing about big players: they typically perform at their best on big stages. “I hope it’s going to bring out the best in him once he gets out there in Chepauk Stadium in front of an unbelievably loud crowd,” Hussey said.
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