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Ben Stokes becomes the latest sports star to look after his mental health
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July 30, 2021
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2:18Now PlayingBen Stokes will take an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect to prioritise his mental wellbeing.
The cricketer's 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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