Cricketers' Mental Health Challenges: Players who are speaking out on mental well-being challenges

Not only in India but worldwide, cricket is one of the most popular games to watch and enjoy. It's also thought to be among the physically and psychologically hardest sports. Cricket players have long been outspoken about their physical health, but it's common to ignore how playing the sport affects mental health. Since several well-known athletes have come forward to talk about their battles with mental health concerns, this pattern has drastically changed.

Millions of people love cricket, and many have deep emotional connections. It's a sport that's full of hopes and dreams. On the other hand, cricket players frequently suffer from mental breakdowns. In the media, few people express it, and many do not.

Many people view discussions about mental health as taboo, and even if they suffer, they do not disclose it. Nevertheless, few cricketers who have suffered from mental health issues have talked about it. Let us look at some of them.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has been considered one of the world's finest players for over a decade. That being said, his road has not been easy. When Virat came back from a hiatus in 2022, he talked candidly about his difficulties with mental health. He claimed in an interview with Star Sports that he needed a break and that he had been working so hard to seem to be intense even though he was feeling depressed. He felt renewed after a month of rest and reflection. From then on, he has continued to perform at his best.