Due to his support for Palestine during the Gaza situation, Australian opener Usman Khawaja has acknowledged lacking motivation during Sheffield Shield cricket before the start of the Test summer. Additionally, he disclosed that the consequences of such events have depleted his motivation for the time being as he plays for Australia against Pakistan. Usman Khawaja received criticism from the ICC for showing unity on the field, which had an impact on his mental health. He shared the effect these experiences had on him and how they made him want to get counseling.
He had obstacles in his attempts to promote awareness, including the unapproved wearing of a black armband. He became so distraught about the ICC’s response that he realized he needed psychological assistance. Because of Southpaw’s open admission, more people are aware of the difficulties athletes encounter due to off-field issues and the potential negative effects on their mental health.
“This is something that has affected me for a long time; I don’t do these things on a whim. Before the Test series, I felt pretty unmotivated when I played Sheffield Shield cricket. Speaking to Fox Cricket, Usman Khawaja said, “I really am struggling for motivation right now. I told them so in conversations with my wife Rachel, Cricket Australia, and our sports psychologist Brent Membrey.”
It seemed so inconsequential to go outside and play cricket. Usman Khawaja
Before the Pakistan Test, the 37-year-old was prohibited from wearing “non-compliant” shoes by the ICC, so he chose to challenge the regulations. He tried to get help without cutting himself off from people because he felt that cricket was less important. He acknowledged his continuous struggle with the notion that cricket carried little value during wartime.
It greatly affects me when I watch recordings of innocent children dying and all these other people dying. I’m having a lot of trouble going out and playing cricket since it just seems so pointless. It greatly affected me. I really considered what I could do and how I could accomplish it without excluding or dividing people,” Khawaja continued.
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