England star all-rounder Ben Stokes has withdrawn from his side's five-match Test series against India starting next week and will be taking an indefinite break from all cricket to focus on his mental well-being, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced in a statement on Friday. "Stokes has withdrawn from England's Test squad ahead Test series against India starting next week to prioritise his mental wellbeing and to rest his left index finger, which has not fully healed since his return to competitive cricket earlier this month," an ECB release said. ECB said that they fully support Stokes in his decision and will provide any help he needs during this period. Official Statement: Ben Stokes July 30, 2021"Ben has shown tremendous courage to open up about his feelings and wellbeing. Team India head coach Ravi Shastri too put a tweet in her support saying that she doesn't owe anyone any explanation.

Source: dna July 31, 2021 04:52 UTC