Ben Stokes Has Shown Courage & Bravery To Prioritise His Mental Health Says Jack Leach

England spinner Jack Leach said on Sunday that Ben Stokes has shown courage and bravery to prioritise his mental health. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced that all-rounder Stokes will be taking an indefinite break from the game to 'prioritise mental wellbeing and to rest his left index finger'.

"All the lads are behind Ben and supporting him where we can. He has shown courage and bravery to prioritise his mental health. He is a focal part of our team and we will miss him. His priority is to take some time out from the game to get better."

"We can't wait to welcome him back in the near future and winning games of cricket for England," said Leach, who is a part of England's squad for the five-match Test series against India, to The Guardian.

The left-arm spinner further talked about being in and out of England's Test eleven due to illness and selection combinations. Leach wasn't a part of the two Tests against New Zealand in June, which England lost 0-1.

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