Updated On: 23 December, 2022 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Stokes entered the Auction at a INR 2 crore base price. Rajasthan Royals (RR) raised the paddle almost immediately. He`s a captaincy candidate as well. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) competed with RR for Stokes.

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England all-rounder and Test captain Ben Stokes on Friday has been brought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2023 for INR 16.25 crore.
Stokes entered the Auction at a INR 2 crore base price. Rajasthan Royals (RR) raised the paddle almost immediately. He`s a captaincy candidate as well. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) competed with RR for Stokes.
The bid touched 5 crores within seconds. RR were in the bids going back and forth between both tables. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) deliberated and asked the auctioneer for a moment. RR were in the lead at 6.75 crore.
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