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Cricketers Battled Pain and Mental Health on and Off the Field

Cricketers Battled Pain and Mental Health on and Off the Field
When Pujara batted with his father on surgeon’s table, when Sampras won Australian Open for cancer-ridden coach, a case for cricket’s silent battles… · indianexpress.com

Sometimes, athletes have to deal with really tough things outside of the game.

Some cricket players, like Rishabh Pant, played with injuries, and others, like Graham Thorpe and Marcus Trescothick, dealt with sadness and worry.

They had to face problems at home or with their mental health while still playing.

This article talks about how these players and others, like Pete Sampras, showed a lot of courage by playing while going through difficult times.

Key facts

Athlete
Rishabh Pant
Injury
Fractured foot
Athlete
Graham Thorpe
Challenge
Anxiety and depression
Athlete
Marcus Trescothick
Challenge
Mental health from family separation
Athlete
Pete Sampras
Challenge
Coach's cancer diagnosis

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