Sydney Thunder captain Chris Green backs Hindi‑language mental‑health drive ahead of R U OK? Day of Action

Australian cricketer Chris Green, who leads the Sydney Thunder and represents New South Wales, is using his profile to reach out to the Hindi‑speaking community. In the run‑up to R U OK?’s National Day of Action on 10 September, Green urged friends, relatives and coworkers who prefer Hindi to ask the simple question, “Are you okay?” whenever they sense someone might be struggling.

The initiative, backed by R U OK?, includes a suite of free resources translated into Hindi, designed to make the conversation about mental health more accessible for South‑Asian Australians. Green highlighted that checking in doesn’t need a special occasion – it can happen any day, especially within close‑knit families and community circles where language barriers sometimes hinder open dialogue.

For diaspora readers, the message underscores the growing awareness of mental‑wellbeing among migrant populations and the role public figures can play in bridging cultural gaps. By promoting these Hindi‑language tools, Green hopes to encourage early intervention, reduce stigma, and ensure that members of the Desi community feel supported both on and off the cricket field.

The effort comes as part of a broader national campaign to normalise conversations about mental health across Australia’s multicultural fabric.