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Preparing for the mind games
Published : Dec 12, 2020, 12:15 am IST
Updated : Dec 12, 2020, 12:15 am IST
With unending scrutiny highlighting their tiniest flaws, cricketers must stay mentally focused to perform better
Shikhar Dhawan meditating during one of his yoga sessions
Recently, Shikhar Dhawan made news when he said he didn’t take the help of mental coaches while considering yoga and music his go-to-mode. He spoke about practising guided meditation and using sleep stories and mindfulness audios, which help get him adequate rest before a big day on the field.
While international cricketers today are assisted by a battery of support staff from trainers and physiotherapists to mental fitness coaches to help them deal with various situations, it’s not surprising that many use different techniques to remain calm and composed before, during and after their matches.