Indian cricket team captain opens up for players struggle with mental health
Indian cricket team captain opens up for players struggle with mental health: Right before the thrilling India and Pakistan Asia Cup opening Match, Virat Kohli was seen giving an interview to Star Sports. For a special episode on his hundred T20 matches in an interview with broadcaster, Virat Kohli opened up about his struggle with mental health in recent times. Captain Rohit Sharma says a lot of players have gone through these hard times since covid-19 was stuck. The requirement to stay in Bubbles inside the hotel premises for a long period has taken a toll on the mental health of players.
Rohit sharma express himself in press conference
In an interview with Star Sports Kohli opened up on why he took a break from cricket. He said he did not touch his bat for the first time for a month in the decade after the England tour.
Rohit during the Press Conference ahead of the Asia Cup said we do talk a lot about mental health. It has been difficult for many players, not just Virat Kohli but also for players who have gone through a hard time mentally. Since covid-19 was stuck staying in Bubbles for a long period of time inside the hotel premises, not being able to go outside some guys find it difficult.
And there is nothing wrong with it because how you need your life until you are stuck. With covid-19 was different suddenly you had to stay inside the hotels for 2 2 months and even more. When we did a long tour the quarantine and bubble was not an easy task. Every player has their own way to respond to this and there is nothing wrong if a player has his view on that. That’s why having gaps between the matches and also reducing your workload is also important. stressed Rohit Sharma.
Further, he added that there is constant talk around players. How they are mental, what they think of the game, and how we can keep them fresh. That freshness is highly important when you are playing a high-pressure game. Mental health is not something you can neglect.