Ben Stokes insists he is excited to get his first taste of the Indian Premier League after being signed by the Rising Pune Supergiants.
England’s Test vice-captain was bought for 14.5 crore (£1.7million) in Monday morning’s auction to become the highest-paid foreign player in IPL history.
Video: Ben Stokes makes history by landing stunning £1.7m contract at IPL auction ‘Really excited to be joining up with the Pune Supergiants in the IPL this year,’ Stokes said on social media.
‘Always looks an amazing competition and I can’t wait for the experience.’
Really excited to be joining up with @punesupergiants in the @iplt20 this year,always looks a amazing competition and can't wait for the experience #risingpunesupergiants
We welcome the rising supergiant of international cricket, @benstokes38 to our family! pic.twitter.com/g0b5adD7im
— Pune Supergiants (@RPSupergiants) February 20, 2017
Sussex star Tymal Mills, meanwhile, who has become a T20 specialist after suffering an ongoing injury, landed a £1.4m contract with the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The express bowler admitted it had been a ‘crazy morning’ and said he was looking forward to joining his RCB team-mates, which include India skipper Virat Kohli.
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Seriously crazy morning! Thank you for all the messages, can't wait to join up with everyone at @RCBTweets #PlayBold https://t.co/ew03SkZWAm
— Tymal Mills (@tmills15) February 20, 2017
A canny left arm pacer with a lot of change ups and guile, let's welcome Tymal Mills to #RCB! #PlayBold #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/JtncyqjJFs
— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) February 20, 2017
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