Before this rehabilitation phase, some decades back, the former Indian cricketer had already undergone rehab due to alcoholism. However, it is learned that this time it is a case of depression, as the player quit alcohol long ago and is no longer addicted to any kind of product.
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Former India cricketer and ex-BCCI selector Salil Ankola is currently undergoing treatment for severe depression. Ankola has reportedly been admitted to a rehabilitation centre near Pune. His wife, Ria Ankola, revealed he struggled emotionally after losing his mother in October 2024.
"Yes, Salil was suffering from depression, and hence a couple of weeks ago, he got himself admitted to a mental health care centre near Pune. Salil was very upset ever since he lost his mother in Oct 2024, and was unable to process her passing away.
“The cricket fraternity has been very kind to support him" - Ankola's wife thanks the cricket fraternity for extending support
The former cricketer's wife, Ria Ankola, has also informed that he is on the path of recovery and is well on track for recovery from his current low phase.
"The cricket fraternity has been very kind to support him in his decision of taking a small break from work to heal himself," she added while having thanked the cricket fraternity and the BCCI for the support extended towards the former cricketer.
Salil Ankola's early career and switch to acting post-retirement
Then, having played 20 ODI matches in his career, he had 13 scalps to his name. While featuring domestically for Mumbai, he has featured in 54 First-Class matches in which he picked 181 scalps; however, he retired from cricket at the age of 28 in 1997.
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