Ben Stokes Likely to Script Historic Feat in the Big Bash League
Ben Stokes is all set to create history in the Big Bash League. After retiring from international cricket a few weeks back, he has decided to participate in the T20 leagues. Reports suggest that Stokes could be the most expensive player in the BBL.
The Big Bash League is all set to get even bigger in the upcoming season. After a long time, fans will be able to watch some of the finest players being associated with the tournament. Reports have emerged that in the upcoming season, Ben Stokes is likely to be a part of the same.
If this happens, he could also be the costliest player in the history of the tournament. It is being reported that a team has put down a deal of 600K Australian dollars on the table for Ben Stokes. However, it should be noted that none of the same has been confirmed as of now.
Ben Stokes retired from all formats of international cricket a few weeks back. Since then, he has decided to participate in the T20 leagues, in which his first step would be the Big Bash League. At the same time, he has also kept himself close to the game by playing domestically for Durham.
Our Take
Ben Stokes in the Big Bash League will be a massive move which no one would have expected. It should be noted that he decided not to play in The Hundred, but also decided to be a part of the other T20 leagues. This shows that there might be some things which remain unclear between Ben Stokes and the England Cricket Board.