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Ben Stokes becomes the latest sports star to look after his mental health

Ben Stokes will take an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect to prioritise his mental wellbeing.

The cricketers’ decision comes in a week where global stars Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have spoken about the pressures of competing in elite level sport

Former England star Kevin Pietersen told Sky Sports: “I don’t want to comment too much on it because we don’t know what the issue is, however all I know is that I want him to be okay.”

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