Ben Stokes spotted using an inhaler while practicing in Bengaluru, Gone viral. During England’s practice session in Bengaluru before of their next game against Sri Lanka, Ben Stokes was seen using an inhaler.
England’s campaign in the current ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has taken a turn for the worst, with the reigning champions losing three of their first four matches. They will want to get their campaign back on track when they face Sri Lanka on Thursday, October 26 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Ben Stokes, England’s top all-rounder, observed hard at work in the nets before of the match. What drew everyone’s attention. However, the 2019 World Cup winner’s repeated use of the inhaler during practice. Implying that he may be suffering from asthma.
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Stokes nor the ECB have confirm this
Notably, an inhaler is not always utilize by an Asthmatic because doctors prescribe it for a number of reasons. Some athletes endure heavy breathing during or after strenuous activity and, as a result, utilize an inhaler to compensate.
Furthermore, Stokes may have been utilizing it to obtain non-performance enhancing steroids on a doctor’s prescription due to knee and hip ailments.
According to sources, Stokes had a long session in Bengaluru. Where he observe hitting and bowling as well as participating in various fielding exercises. After missing the first three matches of the tournament, Stokes made his return to the squad in the previous game against South Africa, however he only scored (5 off 8) and did not bowl.
The 32-year-old stepped out of ODI retirement before of the tournament to assist England in defending their championship. As a result, Stokes called in to help England’s campaign against South Africa. He failed to make an impact. It made known before of the event that the great all-rounder would only be participating as a batter in the team.
As a result, Stokes will be ready to give his best with the bat for England in the next matches. Notably, he just set the record for the greatest individual score by an England batsman in an ODI. Reaching 182 (124) against New Zealand at the Oval earlier this month.
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