I realised that in most instances your mind is your best friend or your worst enemy. The contest is usually a battle between yourself and your mind, not yourself and the bowler.

Most top athletes have good technique, sound strategies and a reasonable level of fitness, but in competition, their performance is controlled by the mind - their ability to get into the right frame of mind consistently and regularly. Your state of mind determines how well you combine and use your fitness, technical skills and game strategies.

“Mental toughness is centered on doing the best you can in the present while believing you can do even better in the future.”

“More than physical ability, the main objective for you is to maximise your athletic potential by developing a champion’s mindset.”

“Among the top 100 players, physically there is not much difference. It’s the mental ability to handle pressure, to play well at the right moments that make the difference.”

“Your mind is what makes everything else work.”