"Case Of Looking At Schedules": Ben Stokes On Him Playing In IPL In Future

England Test captain Ben Stokes is one of the most sought-after players in world cricket. Everyone knows what he can do on his day, and that is the main reason, he has attracted high bids whenever he has put himself in the IPL auction. However, Stokes decided to give the IPL 2022 a miss to look after his workload and give his best to England. Last year, the left-handed batter had played just one game in the tournament for Rajasthan Royals before being injured, and then later in 2021, he took a break from cricket to look after his mental well-being.

Stokes has now admitted that his decision to play in overseas leagues would be based on the international cricket schedule as Test cricket is at the forefront of his mind.

"As England cricketers, our schedule is jam-packed and we seem to be playing all year around. I think our summer is everybody's winter and when our winter comes along, it is everybody's summer. So, people are either coming here to play or we are touring to play cricket. It is a case of looking at schedules, looking ahead at what we have got coming up. But as I have made it very clear, that Test cricket is at the forefront of my mind and all of my time decisions will be based around Test matches. Now being the captain, I have the responsibility to do that," said Stokes during a select media call organised by Amazon Prime, who will be streaming Stokes' documentary 'Ben Stokes: Phoenix From The Ashes' from August 26.

"So yeah, my commitment outside of any international cricket will be based around our schedule and what international cricket we have got coming up but you know, I have played in the IPL for four years. I have loved it every time I have been there. It is an amazing competition to be part of, not