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You’re on strike. 3 to win. Last over. The crowd’s buzzing. Your heart’s racing. Your mind’s yelling: “Don’t mess this up.” Now pause. “ Pressure is an illusion. ” – Sydney McLaughlin Feels wrong, doesn’t it? But here’s the truth: The only thing that’s real is the ball. Everything else is noise you’ve built around it. Let’s break it down. Where Pressure Actually Comes From You weren’t born fearing failure. You weren’t thinking about “selection”, “form”, or “outcomes” when yo

Side by side - one carries confidence, the other shows none. You drag your kit bag into training. Shoulders heavy. Eyes a little down. It...

How to nurture confident, creative players from the ground up Coaching young players isn’t just about drills or nets - it’s about shaping...

Why trusting the right coach might matter more than the team you’re picked in Let’s talk straight. In sport, especially cricket, there’s...

He was ready to give up. Talented. Hard-working. Committed.But confused out of his rhythm. Coach after coach had told him: "Stay still."...

Joe Root walks off the field, head down, after an unsuccessful innings. You’re not out of form. You’re just out of runs. Big...

Why it exists, how it holds you back — and three powerful ways to take back control He’s 12 years old. Game day. Walking out to bat. ...

Too many young players are being taught a version of cricket that doesn’t exist at an elite level. “Take a big stride.” “You have to go...