Robin Uthappa might be one of the most talented and stylish batsmen India has ever seen. His style of play made everything look so easy and he has a special place in every Indian cricket fan’s heart.
A few days ago, the whole cricketing world was left shocked when by the passing of former English skipper Graham Thorpe. It was a huge shock to the cricket fraternity as Thorpe was a huge part of it.
Thorpe was suffering from mental health challenges. On August 20, Uthappa opened up about his challenges when he was diagnosed with clinical depression back and how it affects everyone.
Robin Uthappa Opens Up!
The former Indian wicket-keeper opened up about the challenges he faced and how it was hard for him to get over those. He also stated how Mental health is not talked about in sports and right now, it is needed more than ever.
He stated “We are going to be talking about depression and suicide. We recently heard about Graham Thorpe and David Johnson from India. V.B Chandra Sekhar sir who was the rock of CSK.
I have been there as well. It’s not a pretty journey. It’s debilitating. You feel like you are a burden to the people you love. It’s challenging. You feel like you are worth less. We have heard about multiple people, who have ended their lives due to depression.
I have been there as well. It’s heavy, that’s how it feels. I have often felt when I was going through clinical depression, to be a burden. I was seeking answers.”
Toughest Battle Yet
Uthappa also went to Twitter and shared an emotional post in which he stated that this was his toughest battle. He wrote:
“I’ve faced many battles on the cricket field, but none as tough as the one I fought with depression. I’m breaking the silence around mental health because I know I’m not alone. Prioritize your well-being, seek help, and find hope in the darkness.”
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