Derbyshire captain David Lloyd explains why he almost gave up the game before moving from Glamorgan.
David Lloyd is one of the few players who grew up in north Wales to have come through the Glamorgan set-upHad former Glamorgan captain David Lloyd not moved to Derbyshire for the 2024 season, he might not still be playing the game.
“The last couple of years have been quite difficult, in terms of coping with the game and having two young kids,” he tells BBC Sport. The Professional Cricketers' Association recently revealed that the majority of professional men’s players feel the county cricket schedule is ‘not fit for purpose’, with 62% of players noting mental well-being concerns.
“It got to a point where I just couldn’t cope. Sometimes you feel like everything’s against you when you get to a low level of self esteem and confidence.Fortunately, with support from his family, friends and team-mates he decided on a fresh start with Derbyshire and the once dying embers of his love for the game were reignited.
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