Hi there! Welcome to Episode 279 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked aspect of cricket: the mental game.

Our guest is a seasoned mental strengthening coach who works with individuals to enhance their focus, resilience, and psychological well-being on and off the field. 

Whether it’s handling pressure in a crucial match, recovering from a slump in form, or building a strong team mentality, we explore how mental strength is just as vital as physical ability in modern cricket.

On the podcast today for this discussion, we have Tribenee Bhattacharyya, a mental strengthening coach for the Assam Cricket Academy. She has worked 3 years as the mental conditioning coach in the senior and junior women’s state team of Assam. She is also the founder of Optimista Learning Hub and the author of book- ‘Peace Initiatives in Assam Rehabilitation and Meaningful Journey Ahead’.

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