IPL 2024: England Legends Opt Out, Teams Surprised

IPL 2024: England Test Captain Ben Stokes and former captain Joe Root won’t play.

Root, with the Rajasthan Royals last season, opted out despite being auctioned for Rs 1 crore, playing just three matches and scoring 10 runs.

Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara respected Root’s decision for its positive impact.

Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, faced a setback as all-rounder Ben Stokes withdrew from IPL 2024.

CSK released Stokes before the season due to increased work pressure and a knee surgery.