During England’s preparations for their upcoming match against Sri Lanka at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the attention of both fans and pundits was drawn to the sight of star all-rounder Ben Stokes repeatedly using an inhaler during practice. This surprising development has sparked speculation about Stokes potentially grappling with asthma, although no official confirmation has emerged from either the player himself or the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
It’s important to note that inhalers aren’t exclusive to asthma treatment. Medical professionals may prescribe them for various reasons, including aiding athletes in managing heavy breathing induced by strenuous workouts. Stokes, known for his aggressive playing style and intensive training, might have been using the inhaler to counteract the effects of rigorous physical activity.
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Another possibility is that Stokes required the inhaler for administering non-performance-enhancing steroids, prescribed by a doctor to address his knee and hip injuries. In the world of professional sports, athletes often deal with physical strains and turn to prescribed medications to aid their recovery.
Ben Stokes has recently returned to the England cricket team after missing the initial matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Unfortunately, his comeback in the game against South Africa didn’t yield remarkable results, as he managed to score only 5 runs from 8 balls and refrained from bowling during the match. Despite this, Stokes’s return was highly anticipated, given his crucial role in England’s title defence.
Before the tournament, it was clear that Stokes would be contributing primarily as a batsman. His exceptional ability with the bat was highlighted by his record-breaking individual score of 182 runs from 124 balls against New Zealand at the Oval in September.
With England’s World Cup campaign faltering after three losses in their first four matches, Ben Stokes’ performance with the bat is eagerly awaited, as he seeks to rejuvenate their title defence aspirations.
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