Bowlers shouldn’t be too hard on themselves on bad days: Paul

West Indies cricketer Keemo Paul reflects on his record-breaking five-wicket haul against India in a recent T20 match. He emphasizes the importance of team preparation and maintaining a positive mindset even after poor performances.
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It provides insight into the professional mental approach and tactical preparation of elite athletes in international cricket.
Bowlers shouldn’t be too hard on themselves on bad days: Paul left West Indies’ Keemo Paul celebrates the wicket of India's Axar Patel during the fourth T20 cricket match between India and West Indies in Hyderabad, India, on October 14, 2026. AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xh3m7r/article71589289.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/India_West_Indies_Cricket_92289.jpg MAHESH KUMAR A. West Indies' Keemo Paul celebrates the wicket of India's Axar Patel during the fourth T20 cricket match between India and West Indies in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) “We have some pretty long team bowling meetings. So we don’t take that (success with the ball) for granted.
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