Record-breaking Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has revealed he struggled with anxiety for much of his career, often suffering sleepless nights before a game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The "Little Master," who accumulated more Test and one-day runs than any other player, said he would shadow bat, watch TV and play video games in the small hours when he was unable to sleep.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"In my mind, the match started long before I entered the ground. The anxiety levels were very high," he said, according to the Times of India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I felt anxiety for 10-12 years and had many sleepless nights before a game. Later on, I started accepting that it was part of my preparation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Then I made peace with the times I was not able to sleep at night. I would start doing something to keep my mind comfortable."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mental health has become a key consideration among athletes, including cricketers and especially during the pandemic when many are spending long periods in bio-secure "bubbles".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tendulkar, who played 200 Tests and 463 ODIs during a 24-year international career, said it was vital to accept first that there is a problem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"When there is an injury, physios and doctors examine you and diagnose what is wrong with you. Same is the case with mental health," he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It is normal for anyone to go through ups and downs and when you hit those lows you need people around.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Acceptability is the key here. Not just for the player, for people around him also. Once you have accepted you start looking for solutions."
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