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Web Desk<\/strong> LAHORE<\/strong> \u2013 Former Pakistan captain and current national selector and batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy, Misbah-ul-Haq, has emphasized that young cricketers must focus on discipline and consistency to succeed at the highest level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In an interview with PCB Digital, Misbah shared his insights on how young players can develop into successful cricketers and what role coaches, mentors, and parents should play in their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Young cricketers should focus on discipline and consistency. Performance does not come from talent alone \u2014 it comes from discipline and consistency.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Misbah stressed that talent alone is not enough. A successful player must demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Misbah also advised coaches, mentors, and parents to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on young players:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Coaches, mentors, and parents should avoid putting unnecessary pressure on young players. Give them responsibilities, but don’t kill their passion for playing.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n He highlighted that while responsibilities are important, the joy of playing the game must be preserved to ensure long-term growth and mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Misbah also stressed the importance of four-day cricket (first-class cricket) in developing young players:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Four-day cricket helps strengthen young players’ technique and mental power.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n He noted that playing longer formats builds resilience, patience, and a stronger technical foundation \u2014 all of which are essential for succeeding in international cricket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Monday, 13 July 2026 | Web Desk Web DeskJuly 13, 2026 LAHORE \u2013 Former Pakistan captain and current national selector and batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy, Misbah-ul-Haq, has emphasized that young cricketers must focus on discipline and consistency to succeed at the highest level. In an interview with PCB Digital, Misbah shared his …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n
July 13, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Advice for Young Cricketers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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‘Don’t Kill Their Passion’<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Importance of First-Class Cricket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n