Lessons for Indian seniors too, will come out of the comfort zone: Psychologist

“India has shown it could be very competitive in the next World Cup. Other teams should better watch out for them – it is almost scary,” he said. The psychologist said there is a huge difference in this side from the one which played in the past and credited coach John Wright with this transformation in attitude in the team. “The Indian team seems to have realised that talent alone is not enough – it must be backed by bloody hard work,” Gordon said.

The psychologist said for improved performance on a cricket field, the players must make an effort to improve all the time. “A player usually attains a certain standard by talent alone but it is not enough. Something has to change if you have to improve. Doing the same thing over and over again is not going to improve you.” Players have to be challenged to come out of their comfort zone,” said Gordon, adding he has exchanged notes with Wright on this issue. After a combined session with the players, Gordon met a set of players separately and then spoke to them individually as they sought the psychologist out for a private session.