EXCLUSIVE: Stress and pressure are incorrect concepts, cricket psychologist Adrian McInman could train positive thinking with Pakistan batsman Babar Azam

Adrian McInman said stress and pressure are incorrect concepts and Pakistan batsman Babar Azam should think positively

Adrian McInman: “What Rashid really should have said was, ‘Babar’s poor performances are due to dysfunctional thinking, especially fear, not technical matters’. Babar should think more positively”

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In yesterday’s article with Cricket Psychologist Adrian McInman, we discussed a comment by Pakistan ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan about “pressure.” Adrian suggested we should focus on perceptions and change them when necessary rather than focusing on “pressure”. Additionally, he suggested strenuous and consistent mental skills training, especially around matches, is needed for the Pakistan national men’s team to stop perceiving “pressure situations” and instead view them as “fantastic opportunities.”

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He can be a consistent run-scorer, Misbah-ul-Haq wants to see aggressive Pakistan batsman dominate opposition bowlers

Misbah-ul-Haq: “He displayed excellent temperament, attacking the Australian bowlers during his brief innings. It seems he can assert dominance over the opposition and perform consistently for Pakistan”

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Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes aggressive opening batsman Saim Ayub can “perform consistently” for the men in green.

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