Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara said players could “only deal with so much” after it was announced that England all-rounder Ben Stokes was taking an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to “prioritise his mental well-being.” 

“It must be a very, very tough time for Ben and his family. It won’t be a decision made easily but [it] brings into focus the level elite players play at—your coping mechanism can only deal with so much.