India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli says he ‘felt alone’, opens up on importance of mental health

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Former India captain Virat Kohli has been going through a rough batting patch for a while now. Kohli has not scored a century in international cricket since 2019 and the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 and the first clash against Pakistan on August 28 will be litmus test for the former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain.

The 33-year-old failed to register a single half-century against England across all formats. Kohli began his training and preparation for the Asia Cup 2022 on Wednesday (August 17) by posting a video of his gym session on social media.

Speaking to Indian Express in an interview, Kohli highlighted the importance of focusing on mental health to the youngsters. “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. My tips to aspiring athletes would be that yes, physical fitness and focus on recovery is the key to being a good athlete, but at the same time, it is crucial to consistently keep in touch with your inner self,” Kohli said.