Advice from Abhinav Bindra for Team India Ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 Semifinals
Before the high-intensity semi-final clash of India against New Zealand, the first individual Olympic gold medal-winning shooter, Abhinav Bindra of India, has some solid advice for Men in Blue as the hosts gear up to take on the 2019 runner-up. Unbeaten in the tournament, India will take on New Zealand in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Taking to X Olympic gold medallist Bindra, he has penned a heartfelt note and suggested his view to India on handling pressure. Bindra suggested the players need to live in the present moment and stick to their routines, as this will transform pressure into performance.
Bindra said, “As the boys in blue gear up for the semi-final, here are my two cents on handling pressure—though not that they need any lessons on pressure, given their amazing performances so far. Remember, the present moment is like a perfect shot—it's all you've got. Stay in it. Your routine is your ritual; it's what turns pressure into performance. Stick to it, but don't be afraid to throw in a googly and adapt when the situation demands. Crisis? That's just another word for 'I'm about to make history'. So when the going gets tough, the tough don't just get going; they dig deep and build a skyscraper right there.”