Sports / Ben Stokes announces break from all forms of cricket, will not play test series against India

Zoom News : Jul 31, 2021, 06:25 AM
England's Cricketer Ben Strokes has announced to take a break from cricket indefinitely. Because of taking a break from cricket, he has removed from the domestic Test series against India next month. Along with a few months, the T-20 World Cup may be out.Instead of Stokes for the Test series starting in Trent Bridge from August 4 against India, Craig Overtar has been included in the team. There is a big shock for England's prospects in the series. At least after the defeat in the Test series against New Zealand in June. Ben could not play in this series too.

ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) giving information about the decision of the 30-year-old Ben Stokes, said that Stokes prioritizes to fix their mental state and to give comfort to their left index phase LV = Before the Insurance Test series, has withdrawn the name from the England's Test team, which has not been completely recovered completely since the return to competitive cricket in the beginning of this month.

England and Wales Cricket Board said that Board supports Ben's decision, and we will continue to help them away from the game during this period. Ashley Jiles, Managing Director of England, said that Ben has shown tremendous courage to talk openly about his feelings and goodness.

He said, "Our primary focus is always on the mental health and welfare of all our people." Our athletes need to prepare for a specific game in this difficult environment, but the epidemic has increased it a lot. '

He said that spending time away from family with at least independence is very challenging. There has been a big impact in the last 16 months. He said that Ben will be given a break until they will be needed, and we are eager to see them playing cricket for England

Somerset's Craig overton will be included in the team instead of Ben Stokes. We request that Ben and his family should be given privacy during this time. Stokes have played 71 Tests for England, 101 ODIs and 34 Twenty20 matches.

Durham Star Stokes took special retirement between August and October last year to live with his father Gade, whose died in December.

Stokes missed the domestic Test series against New Zealand in June after playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the beginning of this year. However, after the Corona Crisis, later returned to the team for limited overs series against Pakistan. He also led the new team of England.

After winning England in the series in T20 and ODI matches, Stokes recently captured Northern Supercharges in the first two matches of the Hundred.

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