England head coach says gained’t push Ben Stokes to return from indefinite break

England head coach Chris Silverwood on Tuesday mentioned he gained’t push star all-rounder Ben Stokes’ return from psychological well being break regardless of the group’s struggles within the ongoing Test sequence towards India.
Speaking a day after the 151-run loss to India within the second Test at Lord’s, Silverwood mentioned Stokes will get as a lot as he wants to handle his psychological wellbeing, one thing skipper Joe Root had additionally pressured on forward of the five-Test sequence.
“No, there is no pushing from my point of view. I don’t think you can push with these issues. I will wait and there will be an element of waiting for him to come to me to let me know he is ready,” Silverwood mentioned.
Stokes had taken an indefinite break from the sport final month after main England to a 3-0 ODI sequence win over Pakistan.
Echoing Root’s opinion, Silverwood mentioned one can’t push a person on delicate issues like psychological well being.
“There is no time limit on it,” asserted Silverwood.
“I might stress once more the essential factor is Ben is okay, his household is okay and that he comes again sturdy and, when he re-enters the body, he’s prepared in his thoughts to come back again and carry out for England like we all know he can.
“I am certainly not pushing him for an answer and I don’t think that would be the right thing to do. There are people around him supporting him and, when he is ready to come back in, we will welcome him with open arms, but until then he will get all the support he needs.”
England are anticipated to announce the squad for the third Test on Wednesday. There are query marks additionally over the health of pacer Mark Wood after he injured himself whereas fielding within the Lord’s Test.
The third Test in Headingley begins from August 25.