England all-rounder Ben Stokes decided to take an indefinite break from all cricket to take care of his mental wellbeing. This announcement has allowed several cricketers and experts to talk about mental health and Indian cricketer Shreevats Goswami is the latest addition to this list.
Goswami mentioned Indian cricketers wouldn’t have dared to speak up like that. He also admitted this is still a taboo in India.
Other than Stokes, USA’s gymnast Simone Biles also refused to play in the finals of the ongoing Tokyo Olympics in order to preserve his mental health. She received support from all corners for showing bravery in talking about this subject and giving priority to her wellbeing.
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Goswami took it to Twitter to express his views on the latest debate. He wrote, “With Ben Stokes & other athletes/cricketers now taking breaks for #mentalhealth & their well-being (rightly so) I wonder if any of us in india would ever dare to speak up, kyuki “log kya kahenge” (how will people react). In fact, this is still a taboo in to talk about it.”
See the tweets here;
With Ben Stokes & other athletes/cricketers now taking breaks for #mentalhealth & their well-being (rightly so) I wonder if any of us in india would ever dare to speak up,kyuki “log kya kahenge”(how will people react).In fact this is still a taboo in 🇮🇳 to talk about it.
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) July 31, 2021
4. Even if one does , being called names (soft , not interested , can’t take pressure , no focus , interested in other things )
5. Most people still think ki ,Aisa kuch hota bhi hai ?
6.Perceived as a weak player/individual (can’t handle pressure)
7. Being subjected to trolls— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) July 31, 2021
“Reasons why athletes in india don’t take #mentalheath or #wellbeing breaks 1. Unaware of mental health issue. Pressure is absolutely OK, stress is NOT. 2. Too much competition, you take a break your spot will be taking by someone else,” he further added.
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“3. Still a taboo in to speak up. 4. Even if one does, being called names (soft, not interested, can’t take pressure, no focus, interested in other things) 5. Most people still think ki, Aisa kuch hota bhi hai? 6.Perceived as a weak player/individual (can’t handle pressure) 7. Being subjected to trolls.”
Stokes has withdrawn from the squad for the upcoming Test series against India. He will be replaced by Craig Overton.
