Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan Reflects On Mental Health Break and Prepares For India Comeback
Ishan Kishan was once hailed as Indian cricket’s next big star, alongside Shubman Gill, especially after his stunning double-century against Bangladesh in December 2022. This performance secured him a spot on India’s white-ball team, but with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma in the lineup, Kishan couldn’t consistently break into the playing XI. Nevertheless, he remained […]
By CricShots - Oct 30, 2024
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Robin Uthappa Opens Up About Battling Depression In 2011 In A Candid Conversation
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has taken the bold step of revisiting his mental health battle, which continues to be a black hole in sports. Uthappa shared his experiences from 2011; that was a year of immense personal turmoil for him during his hearty discussion. His revelations have come following a spate of tragic losses […]
By CricShots - Aug 21, 2024
Graham Thorpe’s Family Recalls His Last Days Before His Demise
Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who passed away at 55 on August 5, had finally lost his long and hard battle with anxiety and depression. Thorpe was a big name in English cricket, having played 100 Test matches and 82 ODIs. His untimely death has shocked the cricketing world and cast a somber shadow over […]
By CricShots - Aug 12, 2024
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting Commends Glenn Maxwell’s Decision, Advocates Supportive Environment
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is renowned for its high-octane action and intense competition. However, the constant pressure and scrutiny can take a toll on even the most seasoned players. This is exactly what Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is experiencing, leading him to take an indefinite “mental and physical health” break from the Royal Challengers […]
By CricShots - Apr 16, 2024
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Ravichandran Ashwin Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles And “Locked Room” Moments
In a historic moment for Indian cricket, seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently reached two significant milestones, completing 100 Test matches and claiming 500 wickets during the Test series against England. Ashwin’s remarkable achievement comes amidst India’s resounding 4-1 victory over the English side, led by captain Rohit Sharma. Reflecting on his journey, Ravichandran Ashwin opened […]
By CricShots - Mar 18, 2024
Wasim akram
“Every problem has a solution” – Wasim Akram opines on mental health issues
Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has said that mental health is a very important aspect of a sportsperson’s career. He also added that during his playing days, most cricketers weren’t even aware of mental health issues, claiming that the subject is still considered a bit of a taboo in the subcontinent as well. While speaking […]
By SMCS - Nov 1, 2023
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AB de Villiers Opens Up About Coping with Anxiety: Battling Inner Demons
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has candidly shared his struggles with anxiety before big games, revealing that he had to rely on sleeping pills to cope with the pressure. Speaking on his YouTube channel, De Villiers acknowledged that the use of sleeping tablets to fall asleep became a concern over time, as it […]
By CricShots - Jul 20, 2023
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Varun Chakravarthy Recalls Fans Mentally Assaulted Him Earlier
It is absolutely a no-brainer that almost every Indian loves cricket in the country as they strive to watch the live-action and are always raring to witness the matches. The Indians Premier League (IPL) is one such tournament that has been playing an important role in every fan’s life. Thus, when the IPL 2021 was […]
By CricShots - Oct 10, 2021
Chris Silverwood
England Coach Not In Favor Of Asking Ben Stokes To Return From The Break
On Tuesday, England coach, Chris Silverwood clarified that they will not put pressure on their premier all-rounder, Ben Stokes to returns from his mental health break in order for them to level terms with India in their ongoing Test series. Silverwood was speaking the day after India registered a historic win in the second Test […]
By CricShots - Aug 18, 2021
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James Anderson Feels Stokes Decided Well To Prioritise His Mental Health
Match-winning English all-rounder, Ben Stokes had recently announced that he will be missing the five-match Test series against India due to mental health issues. Although he has not clearly stated that when he will be returning back to competitive cricket but many experts and critics lauded the decision as Stokes has prioritized his mental health. […]
By CricShots - Aug 4, 2021
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