IPL 2023 Auctions are happening in Kochi right now. A lot of teams are spending a lot of money at the event. Many records are already broken. CSK also joined the list on Friday. Chennai Super Kings surprised all by hiring Ben Stokes for INR 16.25 Crores. Here, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as Ben Stokes joins CSK for IPL 2023.
Ben Stokes joins CSK for IPL 2023
When it came to Ben Stokes, many expected PBKS or SRH to go for him. However, it was CSK which eventually hired the services of the player. CSK actually needed a bowling all-rounder but they brought Ben Stokes. Nevertheless, the English all-rounder will add a lot of value to the side. Most importantly, the cricketer will be a fine captaincy option for the franchise after MS Dhoni.
With Stokes in the side, he will most likely open the batting for the franchise alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad. Devon Conway will be unlucky to miss out but the team cannot exclude Moeen Ali, who would add a lot of balance to the setup. This trio will be a top batting line-up and hence, the CSK fans can be happy. Most importantly, the franchise will also get some bowling in the middle overs. With this flexibility, they can adjust the bowling line-up accordingly. CSK might need another death bowler but they will be happy with the signing they have made. They have now made an investment for the future and this is a good move by them.
Twitter reacts to the signing by CSK
CSK has a huge fanbase and Ben Stokes is an extremely popular cricketer. Stokes has already played with MS Dhoni for RPSG. Hence, Twitter was brim with a lot of reactions about CSK hiring Stokes. Here is a look at some of them:
Most expensive player in history for CSK – Ben Stokes at 16.25cr. pic.twitter.com/ahr2NycXqR
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 23, 2022
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Ben Stokes to Chennai Super Kings. CSK ko agla captain mil gaya hai. Sahi Khel gaye Guru
— Avinash Aryan (@AvinashArya09) December 23, 2022
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Man of the finals.. BEN STOKES PLAYING FOR CHENNAI SUPER KINGS. pic.twitter.com/AyNJgrayQn
— β (@Ashwin_tweetz) December 23, 2022
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Stoked for Stokes!! @ChennaiIPL π @benstokes38 welcome to the lions den! #WhistlePodu #Csk π₯
— Vikram Prabhu (@iamVikramPrabhu) December 23, 2022
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Iβm a little surprised with #CSK going that far for Stokes. Chennai isnβt the kind of surface that will be to his liking. #IPLAuction
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 23, 2022
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Ben Stokes is a Super King.
— Heisenberg β’ (@internetumpire) December 23, 2022
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MS Dhoni and Ben Stokes reunion in CSK! pic.twitter.com/ALLtVMk5v9
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 23, 2022
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Captain stokes π§π»ββοΈ @ChennaiIPL
— NST (@urstrulyNST) December 23, 2022
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