Ben Stokes said he will continue to see a therapist to protect his mental health as he takes over as England Test captain. Stokes insisted his experiences over the past year, during which he took an extended break that kept him out of cricket for four months, have not only helped to make him a stronger and better leader but also more able to relate to the problems other players may experience.
“I’ve read what’s been said in the media about me taking a break and then taking this role on,” Stokes said. “There’s always a negative feeling around it, but I took my break, I spoke to a bunch of people and I will continue to do that. I see it as positive that I’m in this role having gone through what I went through last summer and even before that – I’ve got a huge amount of experience in what the game and what life can throw at you.
