I have experienced times when even in a room full of people I felt alone

Former India captain Virat Kohli is one of the best batters in the country. He has registered many records and reached various milestones across all formats of the game several over the years. However, he has been off-coloured for a long time and struggling to score runs.

Kohli who was criticized for his form a lot has stressed the importance of giving attention to mental health for young athletes. The 33-year-old Kohli revealed there was a difficult phase in his life when he felt alone despite being surrounded by his loved ones.

For an athlete, the sport can bring the best out of you as a player but at the same time, the amount of pressure that you are constantly under can affect your mental health negatively. It is definitely a serious issue and as much as we try to be strong at all times, it can tear you apart,” Kohli told The Indian Express.