IPL 10: Ben Stokes likely to quit IPL mid-way

Earlier, David Miller, Hashim Amla and Chris Morris left their respective franchises to join South African squad which faces England before Champions Trophy.

Table toppers Mumbai Indians suffer big blow as Jos Buttler will join Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes on their way back home.

Eoin Morgan and Jason Roy had earlier left IPL mid-way and joined their squad which won ODI series against Ireland.

Stokes is the most expensive player of IPL 10 and he was purchased for whopping 14.5 crores by RPS.

The power hitting all-rounder scored 283 runs in 10 matches including a brilliant ton against Gujarat Lions.

It is also like that Kolkata Knight Riders may miss the services of Chris Woakes.

Stokes also had a good tournament with the ball as he grabbed 10 wickets in 10 games.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes is likely to miss playoffs and is expected to fly back home.

The 25-year-old cricketer will join his national side, who face South Africa in 3-match ODI series, which begins on May 24.

With Rising Pune Supergiant on the verge of making it to the knock out stage, the Pune based outfit has suffered a massive blow.