KL Rahul, a prominent Indian cricketer, candidly discussed the issue of social media trolling as he grappled with a slump in form over the past year. The 32-year-old has been subjected to considerable scrutiny and criticism on social platforms due to his underwhelming performances. Rahul acknowledged that trolling on social media occasionally takes a toll on his mental state, emphasizing that people often fail to consider the challenges faced by players and athletes during difficult phases.
“That’s something that sometimes affects me and affects a lot of the other boys as well that when we athletes truly need support, people feel they can or have the power to comment or say what they want. Just see what that person is going through,” KL Rahul said on YouTube podcast BeerBiceps.
“None of us wants to perform badly. This is our life. This is all we do. Like I said, I don’t know anything else apart from cricket. That’s the only thing I do. Why would anyone assume that I am not serious about my game or that I am not working hard enough? And unfortunately in sports, there is no connection. Like I said you can work hard, like I work hard but the result didn’t go my way,” added Rahul.