Virat Kohli says he “felt alone” and talks about how important mental health is.
Virat Kohli says he “felt alone” and talks about how important mental health is. Virat Kohli, the former captain of India, has talked about his battle with inner demons as he tries to get back into form. The 33-year-old has been criticized and talked about by cricket fans all over the world. After a month-long break for the Asia Cup, he will return to international cricket. Kohli’s spot on the team is in question, and the former captain of India will try to silence his critics, starting with the match between India and Pakistan on August 28.
Kohli’s Interview
In an interview with the Indian Express, Kohli said, “For an athlete, the sport can bring the best out of you as a player but at the same time, the amount of pressure that you are constantly under, can affect your mental health negatively. It is definitely a serious issue and as much as we try to be strong at all times, it can tear you apart.”
Virat Kohli said that it was essential to stay in touch with one’s inner self when he talked about his mental health and the stress of being a top athlete. The 33-year-old man, who gave up all forms of captaincy in the last nine months, said that he sometimes felt “alone” even when he was in a room full of people who loved and supported him.
“My tips to aspiring athletes would be that yes, physical fitness and focus on recovery is the key to being a good athlete, but at the same time, it is crucial to consistently keep in touch with your inner self. So, take out time for yourself and reconnect with your core self.”
He added, “If you lose that connection, it wouldn’t take very long for other things to crumble around you. You need to learn how to compartmentalize your time so that there’s balance. It takes practice like anything else in life, but it’s something worth investing in, that’s the only way to feel a sense of sanity and enjoyment while doing your work.”
Kohli’s Game
After a month off, Virat Kohli will rejoin the Indian team. He skipped the series against West Indies and Zimbabwe. During the tour of England, the 33-year-old had a hard time. In all formats, his best score in seven tries was 20.
Since then, Kohli took a vacation and went on a trip around Europe. He went to Paris and London before coming back home. The former captain of India said that traveling and spending time with his family help him “relax” from the pressure and stress of international cricket.
“The one thing that truly helps me unwind after a hectic season is spending time with my family. Apart from that, I love to spend time pursuing my hobbies. Travel is something that helps me de-stress a lot, and of course coffee; I believe that I am a coffee connoisseur and absolutely love trying out different flavours and coffee spots around the world,” he said.