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 Tait to consult depressed sports persons to revive career
30th Jan 2008 17:03 IST
Agencies
Australian pacer Shaun Tait will speak to sportspersons who have battled depression to revive his desire to play cricket.
The 24-year-old stunned everyone by taking temporary retirement from international cricket on Tuesday citing mental and physical exhaustion.
And in a bid to get over it, he would now consult others like him, including England batsman Marcus Trescothick.
Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) President Darren Lehmann confirmed that Tait will consult some athletes who have coped with depression to get over his mental block.
However, he refused to give particular names.
"There are a few (people) that we have got in the pipeline but I would rather not say who at the moment, we will get him in touch with some good people," Lehmann was quoted as saying by the 'AAP', a news agency.
"He's not in a great place at the moment. He has got to get back to enjoying life again," he added.
Lehmann has played with Tait in domestic cricket and described his current state as 'sad'.
"Looking back, he's not (been) as happy as he was in the last few months. He was always struggling a bit on the field," he revealed.
"The simple fact for him is just getting back to basics and enjoying life. I think he just needs to get away for a while and rest the body."
Lehmann's view was echoed by South Australia coach Mark Sorell, who felt the youngster needed emotional support.
"We will be giving him the space that he needs and support so that we can see how long it takes," Sorell said. |
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