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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