Aakash Chopra on Glenn Maxwell's stress and what players deal with

Aakash Chopra is one of finest commentators as well as an analyst of game due to his excellent talking, creative as well as presentation skills on gentleman's game. Meanwhile, Chopra also makes his presence felt on social media and gives opinions as well which are received well by fans and sometimes y do t go well eir. Recently, former Test opener took to social media to comment on Glenn Maxwell who has decided to take an indefinite break from cricket because of mental health issues as confirmed by Cricket Australia.

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Chopra on Maxwell's stress-related issues

Aakash Chopra took to social media and highlighted about Glenn Maxwell taking some time off from game due to mental health issues. At same time, cricketer-turned-commentator also mentioned what could be reason behind this as well. Chopra h first appreciated Maxwell's quickfire 28-ball 62 against Sri Lanka in 1st T20I which included seven boundaries and three maximums. Chopra n said people might be wondering how come Aussie power-hitter who h a dream day with bat be facing mental health issues before he explained everything in detail.

''Life of a cricketer can be extremely lonely, extremely depressing. You might think that it might be very exciting as you are representing India, Australia, England, etc., you get to stay in five-star hotels, take first-class flights, millions of people are waiting to get your autographs so you can't ask for anything better. But this is t reality as sometimes you feel too lonely. You treat your team as your family but sometimes, when you are really unsettled mentally, those issues cant be shared with team (your family away from home) as you do t want to disturb m. You have a good camarerie with m and share a good bond with m but, re are things that you do t wish to share with m and that's what les to furr problems'', said Chopra.

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What issue is Maxwell facing?

Cricket Australia Team Psychologist Dr Michael Lloyd said that Maxwell h been experiencing some difficulties with regards to his mental health. As a result, he was going to spend some time away from game. He ded that Maxwell was proactive in identifying se issues and engaging with support staff. Oliver said that well-being of  players and staff was of utmost importance and extended Board's support to him. He went on to say that Cricket Australia was going to work collaboratively with Cricket Victoria's support staff to ensure Glenn's well-being and his reintegration into game. He urged everyone to give Glenn, his family and friends and requested m to respect ir privacy. Oliver ded that Maxwell was a special player and an important part of Australian cricket family and he wanted to see him back in team during summer. Maxwell's decision was met with a lot of sensitivity from Cricket Board, as Ben Oliver who is executive general manr of Australian team said that well-being of players and staff was paramount.

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