50. Most failures happen when batsmen lose concentration and abandon their routines. When you get out, ask yourself if you prepared for the ball properly by consciously following your pre-ball batting routine. If you didn’t you need to work on your concentration (and maybe relaxation) habits.

A batsman should prepare systematically for every ball he faces. Have a conscious batting routine that you go through before each ball to prepare mentally and physically. A batting routine is list of simple mental check points that are easily remembered and designed to have you focused and ready do your best at the crucial time - the release of the ball. For example, a good, simple routine is:1. Think about your place in the team's game plan.2. Check your grip.3. Check your stance.4. All concentration to watching the ball ...

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47. When cleaning your cricket whites or creams don’t mix them in with coloured washing. Pinks are not such a good look.

Cricket Basic 46: Never miss training: bat and bowl every day if you can.

45. Don’t try and shut off your nervousness or emotions. It is better to recognise these feelings and what causes them and realise that the emotion is part of what makes the game so great. Think of nerves as excitement, the anticipation of a challenge, use this to help you focus on the basics of the task at hand.

44. When the going gets tough, tough teams take the winning advantage. When the game becomes do or die confidently encourage your team, concentrate on the basics and put the pressure onto the opposition.

43. No matter what happens, be nice to umpires.

42. Warm up before you play in a match but don’t waste energy and wear yourself out. If it is hot, keep out of the sun as much possible, after doing a warm up jog, find some shade under a tree or somewhere cool to do some stretching and discuss final tactics.