IPL 2023 Auction: Ben Stokes is undervalued and underpaid, says former South Africa captain AB de Villiers

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has showered reward on England’s Ben Stokes, saying he was undervalued and underpaid within the not too long ago concluded IPL mini-auction. Chennai Superkings splurged Rs 16.25 crore on the England Test captain on the mini-auction in Kochi.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 23, 2022 23:36 IST

AB de Villiers says Stokes is a pacesetter on the pitch (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has showered reward on England’s Ben Stokes, saying he was undervalued and underpaid within the not too long ago concluded IPL mini-auction. Chennai Superkings splurged Rs 16.25 crore on the England Test captain on the mini-auction in Kochi.

Speaking on JioCinema, de Villiers mentioned CSK is a fortunate crew to have Stokes amongst their ranks, including that he brings expertise with each bat and ball within the subject.

“Yaa lucky team (CSK). Don’t think there’s any amount of money for Ben Stokes in my opinion. An unbelievable player, he is a leader, his experience with both bat and ball in the field,” mentioned de Villiers.

The former Royal Challengers Bangalore batter mentioned Stokes is a bit undervalued and underpaid in his opinion, insisting that he’s going to convey rather a lot to the get together.

“He is going to win you games in cricket and that’s what you want. I actually think he is a bit undervalued, in my opinion, and underpaid. He is going to bring a lot to the party,” de Villiers added.

Former England captain Eoin Morgan mentioned Stokes is a steal at Rs 16.25 crore, saying the expertise that he brings underneath strain scenario is invaluable.

“Whatever it takes to get Ben Stokes, get Ben Stokes. He is that big game player. Like we saw in the World Cup final, to show the cooler calmer version of himself, when he needs it, he can call upon it anytime. He can take the new ball. It’s just a complete package. What is there to be spent?” Morgan added.

Stokes discovered curiosity from Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants who took the worth upwards of Rs 10 crore in a brief span of time. Chennai Super Kings swooped in late and picked up the Stokes for Rs. 16.25 crore, joint third highest cash ever paid at an IPL public sale.

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Rounaq Sehrawat

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Dec 23, 2022