India in England: Virat Kohli backs Ben Stokes over mental health break, points out 'tough bubble life'

India tour of England: While stressing the importance of periodic breaks especially in the times of bio-bubbles, Virat Kohli said the 3-week-long break for India cricketers came at the right time in England.

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday baked Ben Stokes's decision to take an indefinite break to prioritise mental well being, saying it's important for athletes to take periodic breaks. Kohli's comments came even as the importance of taking care of one's mental health has come into the spotlight amid bold decisions from the likes of Stokes, Simone Bies and Naomi Osaka. Virat Kohli, who had lauded Glenn Maxwell in the past for opening up about mental health, pointed out that life in bio-bubble in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic is not easy.