England captain Joe Root said Ben Stokes would get his help as long as he needed it.

• Ben Stokes took an indefinite break from cricket last week to focus on his mental health.
• “Ben has always put others first, and now is his chance to put himself first,” Rutte said.
• The 29-year-old Stokes withdrew from the England test team and will miss the five-game series against India.

Ben Stokes has the full support of his England teammates and should spend all the time he wants. England captain Joroot said on Monday that the all-around player took an indefinite break from cricket last week to focus on him. After his mental health.

The 29-year-old Stokes withdrew from the England test team and will miss the five-game series against India that started on Wednesday.

“Ben has always put others first, and now is his chance to put himself first… Cricket should now be a secondary idea,” Rutte told reporters on Monday.

“He has my full support… He should spend as much time as possible. For me, it is difficult to see such a friend. I just want him to be fine, and I will do my best by his side. .”

Root added that although Stokes is a unique player in the world of cricket and the heartbeat of this England team, his absence provides a strengthening opportunity for others.

“In the past, players like Sam Kuran and Chris Walkers have successfully entered…the last time they played well against India (home). We used to have no Ben The game was played and I hope we can do it again.”

After the trio returned home from injury, India had no Shubmangil, Washington Sandal and Avis Khan to participate in the series. Afterwards, the opener Mayank Agarwal was ruled out after being hit by a helmet in practice on Monday. Outside of a test.

The Cricket Commission of India (BCCI) stated that the 30-year-old player is showing signs of a concussion and will continue to be under close observation.

At the same time, deputy captain Ajinkya Rahane announced that he could play after initially skeptical of the first game due to a hamstring injury.

“I have a little problem, but I am now fully recovered. Although I did not participate in the warm-up match, the preparations are really good for me,” he said.

Rahane emphasized the need to develop an appropriate hitting plan for a challenging environment like England, especially after losing the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in June.

“We sat together and discussed our plan. As a group, communication will be the key… but personally, everyone should support their own methods in England,” he said.

The first test between England and India will begin on August 4th at Trent Bridge.