India, May 7 -- Former BCCI national selector and fast bowler Salil Ankola is undergoing treatment for depression, according to the Times of India. The 58-year-old, who made his India debut alongside Sachin Tendulkar in 1989, checked into a rehabilitation centre in Pune after struggling to come to terms with his mother's death. His family is confident Ankola will emerge from this phase stronger and mentally healthier.

"We, as a family, are very happy that he has chosen to take a break instead of completely breaking down. He is recovering very well, working out regularly and will be back in no time to his first love, which was, is and will always be cricket, because he has always been a fighter and always comes out stronger than before. W...