Sangakkara sympathises with Ben Stokes over mental health

Ben Stokes

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara said players could "only deal with so much" after it was announced that England all-rounder Ben Stokes was taking an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to "prioritise his mental well-being."

"It must be a very, very tough time for Ben and his family. It won't be a decision made easily but [it] brings into focus the level elite players play at - your coping mechanism can only deal with so much.

"A lot of time away from home, in bubbles, restrictions in terms of freedom of movement, then the added pressures of performing at such a high level in the public eye," Sangakkara told Sky Sports.

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