Ben Stokes thinks the ups and downs he has gone through on and off the field will help him as England's Test captain. This ups and downs experience will help him cope with the stress.
In his first press conference since taking over as England's Test captain, he said the fact that he was involved in a fight outside a Bristol nightclub in 2019 was a big lesson for him. At the same time, being mentally broken last year is a big lesson for him. He took an indefinite break from cricket due to deteriorating mental health. That time made him aware of the times to be aware of this.
Stokes has also been the subject of some controversy since he was named England captain last week. The question is whether the pressure of captaining the England Test team will be a burden for him in the end.
Stokes has taken over as England's Test captain after being reassured about a number of issues. Rob Keys, managing director of English cricket, told him that Stokes' opinion would play a big role in the future appointment of England head coach. Two of the best fast bowlers, James Anderson and Stuart Broad, will also be part of his plan. The two best bowling performers from the West Indies tour in March after the last Ashes were dropped for no apparent reason. It was said that this was done to reorganize the team. However, Stokes said that he will make his plan with these two.
Stokes said he did not need a co-captain in the England Test squad at the moment. However, if necessary, he will work with the help of Joe Root. Take his advice.
"I've been through a lot since I became a professional cricketer," Stokes told a news conference. I think those experiences will play a positive role in my new role. I have gone through many ups and downs in my career. You see the ups and downs of the game, I think I can understand both.
"I am the Test captain of England at the moment," he said. I hope the people I played with one day don't mind me. They will be able to come and talk to me as before. I look at the things I have gone through so far in my career with a positive eye and I will understand the good and bad aspects of others. '
Stokes also said of his chemistry with Rob Kirr, "The important thing is that I'm working with Robi Kirr and he's aware of my advantages and disadvantages. You make sure that I can work with the right people. Outside of the game, no one really wants to put too much pressure on themselves. There is a lot to think about outside the game, there is the matter of hiring a good coach, there is a need for proper management. There is a lot of pressure off the field. '
"I want selfless cricketers who will only play for England to win," he said of what kind of team he wants. At the end of the day I want to win. Winning is the most important thing for me. I want to be part of a team that will fight to the end, never lose before losing. "
Stokes has taken charge of the England Test team at a time when the team has won just one of the last 16 Tests. England lost 1-0 at home to the West Indies in March after a 4–0 series loss to Australia in the Ashes. After these two setbacks, Joe Root stepped down as captain.
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