Never on the Backfoot: A Podcast
281. The Mental Game Behind IPL & WPL 2025 Auctions Ft. Sahen Gupta
Hi there! Welcome to Episode 281 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychological and emotional landscape of the IPL & WPL 2025 auctions.
From the immense pressure on young players purchased for eye-watering sums to the heartache faced by those left unsold, we explore the mental toll that comes with being part of cricket's most lucrative tournament.
How does a hefty price tag shape a player's mindset and performance on and off the field? What happens when a talented player is snubbed despite their potential? And, most importantly, how do these athletes navigate the highs and lows of an auction that can make or break their careers?
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on how the IPL auctions are not just about numbers, but about the human emotions and resilience behind every bid.
On the podcast today for this discussion, we have Dr. Sahen Gupta, Head Sport Psychologist at Cricket Scotland. He is also a Sports & Performance Psychologist and Founder of Discovery Sport & Performance Labs. He specialises in Resilience research and applied practice in elite sports.
His aim is to help teams and individual athletes develop their own potential and optimise resilience so as to target long-term success. Additionally, he has worked with various Premier League Clubs in the UK and Team GB Tennis to name a few.
Do check out Discovery Sports Lab on Instagram and their website for some amazing stuff that his team is doing.
Thank you so much listeners for tuning in to this episode and for your unstinted support. Please follow and press the bell icon on Spotify and stay tuned. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now called X) for the latest facts, updates, fresh content and a lot more coming up this cricket season.
The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters and many other platforms and spread the word. Never on the Backfoot is also on YouTube so don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for a lot of insightful content coming up there as well. Until next time, stay safe and take care, listeners!
- Broadcast on:
- 03 Jan 2025
Hi there! Welcome to Episode 281 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychological and emotional landscape of the IPL & WPL 2025 auctions.
From the immense pressure on young players purchased for eye-watering sums to the heartache faced by those left unsold, we explore the mental toll that comes with being part of cricket's most lucrative tournament.
How does a hefty price tag shape a player's mindset and performance on and off the field? What happens when a talented player is snubbed despite their potential? And, most importantly, how do these athletes navigate the highs and lows of an auction that can make or break their careers?
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on how the IPL auctions are not just about numbers, but about the human emotions and resilience behind every bid.
On the podcast today for this discussion, we have Dr. Sahen Gupta, Head Sport Psychologist at Cricket Scotland. He is also a Sports & Performance Psychologist and Founder of Discovery Sport & Performance Labs. He specialises in Resilience research and applied practice in elite sports.
His aim is to help teams and individual athletes develop their own potential and optimise resilience so as to target long-term success. Additionally, he has worked with various Premier League Clubs in the UK and Team GB Tennis to name a few.
Do check out Discovery Sports Lab on Instagram and their website for some amazing stuff that his team is doing.
Thank you so much listeners for tuning in to this episode and for your unstinted support. Please follow and press the bell icon on Spotify and stay tuned. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now called X) for the latest facts, updates, fresh content and a lot more coming up this cricket season.
The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters and many other platforms and spread the word. Never on the Backfoot is also on YouTube so don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for a lot of insightful content coming up there as well. Until next time, stay safe and take care, listeners!