In order to be “the all-rounder I want to be” in all formats, Stokes says he wants to make the most of his vacation.
During the recent five-Test series in India, he bowled just five overs after undergoing knee surgery over the winter.
With the Indian Premier League starting last month, the 32-year-old England Test skipper has already chosen not to participate.
In the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the United States and the West Indies in June, England is the reigning champion.
Following that tournament, England will play a home Test series against Sri Lanka and the West Indies, then in September, they will play a Twenty20 and one-day international series against Australia.
Choosing not to play in the IPL and the World Cup will ideally be a sacrifice that will enable Stokes to remain the all-around player he desires for the foreseeable future.
