ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan said that given the intensity of Pak-India match today (Sunday), both teams will come under great mental pressure and the power of the mind will decide the outcome of the match.
The cricketer-turned-politician, Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his series of tweets, has shared best wishes and advised Pakistan cricket team ahead of the mega Pak-India world cup match at Manchester today (Sunday).
The premier wrote that: “When I started my cricketing career I assumed success was 70% talent & 30% mind. By the time I finished playing cricket, I felt it was 50-50 ratio,” adding that “But now I tend to agree with my friend Gavaskar it’s 60% mental strength & 40 % talent. Today role of mind will be more than 60%”.
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The former cricket captain, who lifted World Cup trophy for Pakistan, encouraged Pakistani cricket team Captain by stating that “In Sarfaraz we are fortunate to have a bold captain & today he will have to be at his daring best”.
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He advised the national cricket team to banish all fears of losing from the mind, adding that fear of losing leads to a negative & defensive strategy.
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In his suggestions to team captain, the premier advised that Sarfaraz must win the toss & bat. He also advised that the team should not depend on “Raillu Kattas” and the team should go in with the specialist players.
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In his final suggestion Imran Khan urged the Pakistan Squad to “Just give your best and fight till the last ball”. “The nation’s prayers are with all of you. Good Luck” Imran added.
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