The increasing participation of English players in the IPL, where there is constant pressure to perform, will make them reliant on all-rounder Ben Stokes during the T20 World Cup to be held in India later this year. Over the years more and more English players have chosen to participate in the lucrative league. This year, 14 England cricketers are contracted to play the IPL, including white ball captain Eoin Morgan Jose Butler, Stokes, Johnny Bairstow, Moin Ali, Sam Curran, Tom Curren, Sam Billings, Living Livingstone and David Malan.
“Yes – the percentage of English players in the IPL has probably increased in the last five or so years,” Stokes, who will turn to Rajasthan Royals, told ‘Sky Sports’.
“Not only is this great for the individual, but also great for the players involved in England’s set-up; it gives them experience in the most high-profile competition in the world, but not only this – you’re under constant pressure Performance, “added the imposing all-rounder.
India is set to host the T20 World Cup later this year and Stokes feels that this is the right opportunity for the English players, who were part of the recently concluded India tour to get acquainted with the Indian conditions. Can.
“There are billions of people watching you and you are under franchise pressure.
“It is a huge advantage for us as a team to constantly come forward, especially with the year-end T20 World Cup in India, it is a great opportunity for the English people to get more experience in these conditions, “Stokes said.
After being held in the United Arab Emirates last year due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the IPL return to India and Stokes hopes fans will be allowed to return to the stadiums soon.
“It is so good for the competition that it is back to its roots after being in Dubai last year, which was an achievement in itself.
“Fingers crossed that fans will be allowed to return at some point during this IPL because they are a big part of the game and why we play.
“It was a wonderful feeling to have the fans back on the field on our recent tour of India (England) – even if 100 percent of the crowd was against us! It was wonderful to be back in the thick of that atmosphere!”
The Royals had a disappointing campaign last year, which was the final. However, Stokes is optimistic about the upcoming season.
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“Last year was obviously disappointing. Yes, we ranked at the bottom of the table but I think it’s not as simple. We ebbed and flowed with our performance throughout the season: we had some great performances and There were some poor performances.
“But there is a clean slate every year and we are really excited about what we will be able to do on the field this year,” he said.
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