Pressure in sport can force athletes to chant a prayer looking heavenwards. It could also result in an athlete swearing at the opponent or induces them to play that one more risky shot. The athlete might be in good form, but under pressure, could lose the plot.
PAKISTAN IN NEW ZEALAND
Pakistan aim to avoid a whitewash
Pakistan have not lived up to expectations so far © Getty
There is no magic potion that would help you to handle pressure. Pressure asks tough questions and on the day, some athletes lift themselves under pressure and produce their best. Colin de Grandhomme, the New Zealand all-rounder, was one of those sportsmen who was able to raise his game under pressure with a quickfire 40-ball 74 against Pakistan in the
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