Australia opener David Warner said yesterday that he has consulted with a psychologist to help prevent the “brain snaps” that have erupted through his playing career.
Warner said he has worked hard to eliminate rash strokes and impulsive decision-making ahead of his first-ever World Cup.
“I’ve actually spoken to my psychologist about it,” Warner told Melbourne radio station 3AW. “There are thoughts that go into your head ... you try and premeditate, but those thought processes in your head, you’ve got to try and think: ‘How do I nut that out?’”
“You’ve got to try and work out when you’re out there in the heat of the moment to actually be relaxed, clear your mind and say: ‘Right, just get off strike now,’” he said. “That’s the process that I have to think through now in my head.”
Warner scored 163 runs at an average of 54.33 during the recently completed one-day tri-series against England and India, including his third limited-overs century in the series opener.
Warner credited the influence of Australia team psychologist Michael Lloyd in improving the mental side of his game.
“He’s helped me the last six to 12 months about getting into the right frame of mind to prepare for a game and that starts two or three days before a game, just to prepare mentally,” Warner said. “It’s great to have him come away with us and he’s a great tool for not just me, but for the guys to use as well.”
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