The blue-eyed boy of one of the world's most competitive teams in cricket walking away from the sport was the last thing fans expected from Glenn Maxwell; but that's exactly what the 31-year-old did when he announced that he would be taking a break to focus on his mental well-being.

Maxwell's decision has been widely lauded by players from around the world, including Indian captain Virat Kohli, who recalled his struggles with coming to terms with his less-than-par performance during the 2014 England tour. Speaking to the press on the eve of the first test against Bangladesh in Indore, Kohli said, "…you reach a tipping point at some stage [when] you need some time away from the game. [It's] not to say that you give up, but just to gain more clarity."