DHAKA: A Bangladesh cricketer has indulged in an extreme training process to prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup starting later this month.
Bangladesh opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh has started an extreme training process to prepare for the tournament,
The video of the incident has gone viral showing the cricketer walking on a layer of burning coal embers laid on the grass.
The process is claimed as part of a ‘mind-training’ drill ahead of Asia Cup. He is being assisted by another person who is also present in the frame.
The Asia Cup will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka later this month. Bangladesh, ranked 7th on the list, will lock horns against Sri Lanka on August 31.
Naim Sheikh working with a mind trainer ahead of Asia Cup. pic.twitter.com/mkykegJ06p
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The bizarre approach to preparation has generated mixed reactions from cricket enthusiasts. While some applaud his dedication, others express concerns about potential injuries before such a crucial event.
Reacting to the video, a fan wrote, “It will in so many ways like it will test your patience, your brain that how your brain will react in the situation like this, your calmness etc….it’s good for mental health as well as physical.”
“Instead of risking injuring himself with this silly act he should show more professionalism and focus on scoring runs at a better pace. Cricket is a simple game, see ball hit ball and make sure you have more game awareness by looking at the game not this nonsense,” tweeted another fan.
“Seems both the mind trainer and Naim Mind is in their Feet, Need to Train the Feet in order to get their Minds Working. Absolute Madness,” another commented.
