Master The Mental Game of Cricket
Cricket is India’s most loved and extremely competitive sport.
There is tremendous talent everywhere, but talent alone
is not enough to reach the top.
Learn to perform at your best from India’s most experienced Sports Psychologist and Mental Conditioning and Peak Performance Coach in Cricket
What truly sets players apart is consistent performance, situational awareness, and the ability to adapt across formats. These mental skills are what keep cricketers moving forward and turning dreams into reality.
That’s why mental training in cricket is no longer an option; it’s a necessity.
The right mindset, started at the right time and trained the right way, makes all the difference.
Individual Challenges a Cricket Player Faces
Every new season feels like starting from zero, where past performances are quickly forgotten and players feel the need to repeatedly justify their place.
One bad innings can feel career-defining, leading players to play cautiously instead of expressing their natural game.
Even after performing well, uncertainty around selection creates stress, making players focus more on outcomes than on execution.
A single failure can trigger overthinking, technical tinkering, and self-doubt, disrupting rhythm and confidence.
Inconsistent focus, emotional swings, and pressure situations often cause performance to fluctuate despite solid skill levels.
Frequent format changes demand rapid mental adjustments, and without clarity, players struggle to match the mindset each format requires.
Team & Environment Challenges a Cricket Player Faces
Divisions within the team create insecurity and distraction, affecting trust, communication, and on-field cohesion.
Unequal power relationships can make younger players hesitant to express themselves or play freely, impacting confidence and growth.
Unclear expectations leave players confused about what is required, increasing anxiety and inconsistent performances.
Perceived bias in decisions can lead to frustration, loss of motivation, and a focus on politics rather than performance.
In high-pressure moments, fear of consequences can override skill, causing players to freeze instead of executing their game.
When players feel ignored by coaches or management, self-belief drops and emotional disengagement begins to affect performance.
Until you have specific methods and strategies to work on these performance challenges, there's a risk of not performing to your potential, in-spite of your talent.
“From Punjab Kings IPL dugouts to multiple Ranji seasons, 18+ High Performance Camps at NCA and across 200+ professional matches travelling with teams, I’ve seen this repeatedly: cricket respects process. Technical processes build skill. Similarly, Mental processes are needed to perform under pressure. That's a training approach and that's our focus while developing the mental aspect of a player.”
Dr Swaroop Savanur, Founder, MyMentalCoach
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Here’s what Senior athletes have to say about Dr Swaroop
“I was finding it difficult to get the right focus to play my next Olympics and was in two thoughts about my career, especially during Covid. I found what I needed with Swaroop Sir which helped me win the Oman Open in Muscat securing my first singles title after a decade!”
“Dr Swaroop has been brilliant and has added a lot of value to the players in our IPL Team. The thing that stood out for me, was how he helped with understanding the emotions that came along with all the decisions we take on the field of play and how to channelise those emotions to get better results and be more effective “.
“The best part, were the couple of techniques that Doc gave me, esp, the breathing and the cues that helped me stay in the moment during pressure and not letting situations get the better of me. Definitely helped me stay calmer in the moment and lot more clearer” .
“This was my first IPL and Swaroop Sir helped me in my mental preparation and to believe in my processes at this big stage, which helped me a lot. As the tournament progressed, whenever I had doubts, I would have a quick session with Sir, who gave me clarity in my approach.
“I was literally unable to throw the discuss properly because my body tightness and sweat due to pressure. Swaroop Sir helped me manage my anxiety and built my confidence which helped me win the Commonwealth Gold in 2018”
“Mental Conditioning with Swaroop Sir has helped me to be clear in my mind, enhance my level of performance… perform at higher level tournaments with confidence”
“I learnt the right mindset process and techniques with which I could manage my mindset over 4 days and started becoming more consistent in my scores. Mental Coaching with Swaroop Sir was the reason I went from being India no 12 to India No 1 within 8 months!”
“I was about to quit Tennis, but after 1 ½ years of Mental Coaching with Swaroop Sir, I started winning titles and qualified for the Junior Australian Open”
“Although I am from Haryana and coming from rural background, I was resistant to start Mental Coaching. However, Swaroop Sir understood me very nicely. Earlier, I used to get nervous in a bout with foreign players, but because of Swaroop Sir, I won the Asian Championships Gold Medal, India’s first in 25 years!”
“I was struggling to get runs from 2016-17. In 2018, I was on the verge of getting dropped from the team. With Swaroop Sir’s Performance Coaching, I became the highest run-getter in the T20 Mushtaq Ali Cricket Tournament.”
Mental Training Strategies for Cricketers
Mental training in cricket is not “one-size-fits-all.” That's why our programs have been developed to cater to all kinds of Cricket Players.
Mental Game Starter Program
Focus on building the basics:
It’s important to introduce mental training at the right age. Early on, children are still developing their understanding of themselves and the world around them.
At this stage, mental training helps guide their thinking in the right direction and lays a strong foundation for how they handle challenges, pressure, and growth.
When these skills are built early, they become natural habits, making it much easier for players to apply them as they progress in sport.
Most importantly, starting mental training at the right time doesn’t just improve performance in the game — it shapes a healthier, stronger mindset for life.
- Stay calm under pressure
- Bounce back from mistakes
- Enjoy competing without fear
- Develop the right thinking habits
Winning Mindset Program
Focused on Peak Performance
The Winning Mindset Program for ages 13–16 is designed to support athletes during one of the most important developmental phases of their sporting journey. At this stage, teenagers begin facing higher competition, stronger opponents, performance expectations, and emotional ups and downs — which makes mental training essential, not optional.
This program specifically focuses on helping young athletes:
Handle pressure situations — learning how to stay calm, focused, and clear-thinking during matches, selections, and crucial moments.
Control frustration in the moment — building emotional regulation skills so mistakes don’t spiral into loss of confidence or performance.
Build confidence beyond wins — developing self-belief based on effort, preparation, and growth rather than just results or scoreboards.
Develop consistency — creating mental routines, focus habits, and reset strategies that help them perform steadily instead of depending on mood or motivation.
At 13–16, athletes are forming their identity, confidence patterns, and response to challenges. Training their mind during this phase helps them build resilience, discipline, and self-awareness — skills that not only improve performance but also shape a strong, balanced mindset for sport and life.
Champion Mindset Program
Focused on Peak Performance
Modern cricket demands more than skill — it requires a strong mental process.
That’s exactly what we train: proven mental tools and techniques, refined through years of experience of Dr Swaroop and personalized for each player.
Today’s cricketers face constant pressure — from expectations, selection uncertainty, fear of losing form, changing formats, and challenging team dynamics.
- Peak performance & flow state
- Handling selection pressure
- Managing team dynamics & expectations
- Performing consistently under high pressure
Peak Performance & Mindset Mastery for Senior Elite Athletes
Focused on Peak Performance & Mindset Mastery
This program is specificallt created for elite athletes who are already playing at the State, National & International Level.
Today’s cricketers face constant pressure — from expectations, selection uncertainty, fear of losing form, changing formats, and challenging team dynamics.
- Peak performance & flow state
- Handling selection pressure
- Managing team dynamics & expectations
- Performing consistently under high pressure
How the Program works?
Player Mindset Assessment
Zeta6 assessment to measure key mindset factors. Taken twice – once at the start and once at the end of the program. This allows us to track mindset changes across critical performance areas.
Digital Sessions
Player will learn the fundamentals of mindset, techniques and strategies to apply in their game by Dr. Swaroop's digital video sessions.
1:1 Personalized Sessions
MMC coaches personalize mindset strategies to fit each athlete’s goals and challenges, ensuring practical application in matches to achive success.
These mental skills can’t be mastered in just one or two sessions.
They are built through structured, step-by-step training.
That’s where the Progressive Elite Training Approach comes in —
a system that teaches mental skills in the right sequence, at the right pace, and for the right stage of a cricketer’s journey.
Because strong minds are built the same way strong skills are —
progressively, consistently, and correctly.
That’s exactly how our programs work.
Stay calm in high-pressure moments
Handle selection anxiety and external expectations
Build consistency across matches and formats
Train the Mind Like You Train the Body
Develop match-ready focus, emotional control, and strong mental routines — just like physical training.
Build Winning Game-Day Routines
Cricket-specific mental skills for ball-to-ball focus, pressure handling, and performance clarity.
Personalized Mental Coaching
One-on-one mental training tailored to your role, challenges, and competition level.
“Today’s Gen Z athletes face unique and inevitable challenges in their journey—we cannot wish them away. But we can empower the athlete to thrive in them, by equipping them with the right mental tools, techniques, and strategies to not just cope, but succeed within those challenges. "
Shweta Oka
Level 3 MMC Mental Trainer.
Head of Operations and Training,
MyMentalCoach
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Testimonials
I am seeing positive changes just in the first month as I feel that when I start my season, I will feel less nervous as we worked on fear of failure and goals. I am focused on my 3 month goals, that I created in my assignments.
I feel much more calm and in control of my game. All of my energy is directed towards achieving one thing only. More focused in my game and less distracted. I am enjoying Swaroop Sir’s weekly video sessions. IT’S FUN!!
I feel really disciplined and free minded after the distractions assignment. It was difficult somedays, but in the end, I kept pushing myself to do the right disciplined work. Controlling my distractions has increased my confidence.
It is helping me to have a clear mindset and is helping me in my decision making. I partially feel relaxed with my workload and positive during my training sessions and am able to push myself to give my 100% in all aspects of my game.