For the T20 World Cup, England ropes in Manchester City, according to psychologist David Young
For the ICC T20 World Cup beginning in the Americas on June 2, Team England has roped in Premier League winners Manchester City's psychologist, David Young. Young, who was with England during their victorious 2019 World Cup campaign, has re-joined the team for the shortest format showpiece following the disastrous ODI World Cup campaign of England in India last year. Young had an impressive stint with the City, who recently won their fourth straight Premier League title. Young was also with the England cricket team from 2016 to 2020 and is currently part of the support staff for the T20I series against Pakistan.
England white-ball coach Matthew Mott said, “He’s previously been with the team, and he’s already been a great ally in sending messages back to me, making sure my messages are clear.”
“It’s always good to have someone who’s a little bit removed from the squad to make sure you’re landing your messages... He’s still doing other roles, but we’ve got him for this series and for the start of the World Cup as well.”
During the 50-over World Cup last year, England were knocked out at the group stage, and Mott said they needed to be “more vulnerable” as a team to be able to help each other after paying the price for being a bit "insular" in India.