'Bahut zaruri hai bhai inke liye' - Fans troll Pakistan as PCB plans to include psychologist in 2023 World Cup squad

Pakistan Cricket Board is trying its best to tick all the boxes for the Babar Azam-led men’s cricket team in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. After discussing the security concerns for the team in India, now PCB is trying to get a psychologist on board with the squad for the upcoming marquee international tournament.

It is being done by PCB to help the players deal with the pressure of the tournament including a high-octane clash against the arch-rivals India.

“One of the primary reasons for considering a psychologist is the lack of experience most of the current players have in playing cricket in India. The unfamiliar playing conditions, the overwhelming media hype, and the sky-high public expectations are all factors that can add to the players' stress and anxiety. The PCB believes that having a sports psychologist on board will provide invaluable support to the players, helping them maintain their composure during critical moments and shielding them from any fears that might arise,” reads a report in Cricket Pakistan.

Although a lot of confusion over Pakistan’s participation standstill as the Pakistan Cricket Board is still demanding written assurance from the Indian Cricket Board and cricket’s governing body regarding the safety of Pakistan’s team during the tournament.

Speaking of Pakistan specifically, they will start their campaign against the Netherlands in their first match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on the 6^th of October 2023.

Here’s a look at the schedule of Pakistan for the ODI World Cup 2023 in India:

6^th October 2023, Pakistan vs Netherlands, Hyderabad

12^th October 2023, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Hyderabad

15^th October 2023, India vs Pakistan, Ahmedabad (Subjected to be changed or preponed)

20^th October 2023, Pakistan vs Australia, Bengaluru

23^rd October 2023, Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Chennai

27^th October 2023, Pakistan vs South Africa, Chennai

31^st October 2023, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Kolkata

4^th November 2023, Pakistan vs New Zealand, Bengaluru,

12^th November 2023, Pakistan vs England, Kolkata.

Coming back to the addition of a psychologist in the Pakistan squad, the news drew a lot of contrasting reactions on social media. Fans took to Twitter and came up with some trolling remarks for Pakistan Cricket Board and Pakistan team as well.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Bahut zaruri hai bhai inke liye 🤫

— Abhinav Singh (@ProteinEnforcer) August 5, 2023

Bring Saeed Ajmal...
Man is science...Science is man..

— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) August 5, 2023

They'll need it because we're not gonna win them easily. Indian fans will boo Pakistanis to their utmost capability.

— Mukund Agarwal (@RealMukundA) August 5, 2023

They would need one after losing again to India.

— Dr Nikhil Jain | SEBI RA (@iamMarketWiz) August 5, 2023

They want special security, special therapists and psychologists..bhai kya karne aa rahe?

Aus NZ England come with lesser shenanigans and achieve better results

— vaibhav sharma (@SharmaBits) August 5, 2023

We have... pic.twitter.com/3svmSy6bPx

— Dr. Ajayita (@DoctorAjayita) August 5, 2023

They will need it most after losing from India as Pak never won against India in ODI World Cup.

— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) August 5, 2023

High time they appoint one.

All major Internal sports team hire services of a sports psychologist but in Pakistan due to shear lack of mental health awareness, it hasn't been done

— Dr Ahmad Rehan Khan (@AhmadRehanKhan) August 6, 2023

PKMKB pic.twitter.com/L7uVFIYoh4

— VISHU.𝕏 (@WAS_VISHU) August 5, 2023

Yep after losing to India, they'll need a psychologist to have stability of mind.

— Harsh Porwal (@itzz_harsh) August 5, 2023