Virat Kohli Hailed Glenn Maxwell For Taking A Break From Cricket Due To Mental Health

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It has been a few days since the Australian all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell left everyone in shock after he decided to take a break from the cricket world because of difficulties experienced by him with regard to his mental health.

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Maxwell’s decision was backed by the cricketers and fans around the world including his teammates and staff at Cricket Australia saying he was a “special player” and they hope to see him back in form.

On Wednesday, the Indian skipper Virat Kohli lauded the Australian all-rounder’s courage to come out in open regarding his mental health and take a break from cricket.

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In an interview, ahead of India’s first Test against Bangladesh in Indore starting Thursday, the Indian skipper praised Maxwell for putting his health before the game.

I am absolutely for it,” he said.

I think what Glenn has done is remarkable and has set the right example for cricketers all over the world.

He added:

I think these things should be respected and not taken in a negative way.”

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Virat Kohli recalled his own reserves during England’s tour of 2014 when he managed just 134 runs from 10 innings with the highest score of 39. He said:

“I have gone through a phase in my career where it was the end of the world. In England 2014 I just didn’t know what to do, what say to anyone, how to speak, how to communicate. “

He added:

“I could have said that I am not feeling great mentally and need to get away from the game. But you never know how that’s taken. “

“These things should of great importance. If you think that the player is important enough for the team or for Indian cricket to go forward he should be looked after.”