Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues recently opened up about her struggles with anxiety following a key match. She revealed experiencing significant stress and anxiety before games, often leading to tears.
Rodrigues shared during a press conference that she frequently cried before matches, finding support from her parents and teammates. Her vulnerability aimed to help others facing similar challenges.
Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone extended her support to Rodrigues. Padukone has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness.
Padukone shared Rodrigues’ video detailing her anxiety on her Instagram story. She accompanied it with a message: “Jemimah Rodrigues, thank you for sharing your story.”
Deepika Padukone has openly discussed her own battle with depression years prior. She now dedicates efforts to promoting mental health awareness.
In other news, Padukone has several projects in development. She will star alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan in the action film ‘King.’
She is also set to appear in director Atlee’s next film, currently titled ‘AA22xA6,’ which will co-star Allu Arjun.

