Stokes takes indefinite break from cricket to prioritise mental wellbeing

Ben Stokes. Pic/AFP

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from the game to "prioritise his mental wellbeing" and withdrawn from the home Test series against India beginning August 4.

In a statement, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has also said that Stokes has taken the break to also rest his left index finger, "which has not fully healed since his return to competitive cricket earlier this month".

Managing Director of England men's cricket, Ashley Giles, said the ECB supports Stokes' decision. "Ben has shown tremendous courage to open up about his feelings and wellbeing. Our primary focus has always been and will continue to be the mental health and welfare of all of our people," said Giles.

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