Mithali Raj Welcomes Sports Psychologist To The Board
India’s ODI captain Mithali Raj has welcomed a sports psychologist on board, especially during the pandemic when players have been put through extended quarantine and bio-bubble strictures.
The Mumbai Cricket Association :-
ESPNcricinfo understands Mumbai-based sports psychologist Dr. Mugdha Bawre, who has previously worked with the Mumbai Cricket Association and Bengal Ranji team, is currently in New Zealand with the women’s team.
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India is set to play one T20I and five ODIs ahead of the 50-over World Cup starting March 4 in the country, which means they are expected to spend around two months away from home as a result.
Mithali Raj feels that while every player has his own way of handling the pressures of the game, a professional guiding him personally has helped him handle situations better.
“I think everyone has their own way of handling the pressure, coming out and playing their best cricket,” Raj said before the T20 match alone. “At this time there is support from a sports psychologist traveling with the team.
The Contain Your Best Cricket :-
She holds one-on-one meetings with players to give them more time to understand how to deal with their pressure and find ways to absorb and play their best cricket.
With extended time in the bubble also comes the question of charge management, but Raj feels the timing of the game is more important at the moment before a big tournament like the World Cup.
In addition to the six matches India have to play against New Zealand this month, they will play seven in the first round of the World Cup and an additional two when they reach the final.
“Workload is on our mind, but having said that instead of looking at two months if you look at the games that we are getting then it could be about five-plus or nine or 10 of the World Cup games. We have There are some seamers on the side so we will see how we can give them opportunities.
A Feelings of The First World Cup :-
Raj was also part of the Indian team that traveled to New Zealand in 2000 for the World Cup. From his maiden World Cup sensation to guiding the team in the same country 22 years later, he believes the one big difference is that India could have done much better than they did when they were picked up by the hosts. was defeated in the semi-finals.
“I played my first World Cup in New Zealand in 2000. I remember when we played at a convention at Lincoln University in Christchurch, that’s where we played the World Cup.
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I couldn’t play the full World Cup because I was under typhoid in 2000 but this time we are looking forward to seeing India do well compared to that refined.
We lost some bilateral matches but the way the team has come together with experience and some young players to do well. I am sure the team will unite and pursue their best cricket.”