Feb 16, 2023Virat Kohli's take on prioritizing mental healthJigyasa Kakwani
Delhi boy gearing up for next match
Kohli is looking forward to the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia in Delhi on Friday.Instagram/virat-kohli
Getting past his rough phase
Kohli endured a rough patch with the bat for quite a few initial months of 2022.Instagram/virat-kohli
Recognising mental health struggle
“I have been looked at as a guy who is mentally very strong, and I am, but everyone has a limit, and you need to recognize that limit, otherwise things can get unhealthy for you," he shared on Star Sports.Instagram/virat-kohli
'I didn’t touch the bat for a month'
Around July-August 2022, Virat took a month-long break from cricket. “This period actually taught me a lot of things that I wasn't allowing to come to surface,” he shared.Instagram/virat-kohli
Anushka's support
Kohli has often talked about the unwavering support from his wife and actor Anushka Sharma, who is with him through thick and thin.Instagram/virat-kohli
Rediscovering his form
“When I came back relaxed for the Asia Cup, I started enjoying the practice. I started enjoying training again. Which is how I have always played my cricket," he told BCCI.tv.Instagram/virat-kohli
'He took a lovely break'
Former BCCI chairman of selectors MSK Prasad told Rediff, “I feel the break has actually pushed his career forward by 4-5 years."Instagram/virat-kohli
Be true to yourself
"Even when I am vulnerable, I am not playing well, I am the worst player around; I have to accept it. I can’t be in denial,” he said in an interview.Instagram/virat-kohli
Paving way for others
"I am not shy to admit that I was feeling mentally down. It's not abnormal, talk about it, discuss with people, no one's gonna think you are weak," Virat said.Instagram/virat-kohli