&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "'3 B’s to beat pressure: Breath, balance and belief — Harnoor Pannu’s IPL 2026 formula for success")
23-year-old Harnoor Singh Pannu is keeping it simple as he steps into the upcoming IPL 2026 season with Punjab Kings, and his approach can be summed up in three words. He underlines the importance of composure in a format where games can turn in a matter of overs. For the youngster, it all begins with what he calls his personal ‘3 B’s’ formula — breath, balance, belief.
What is Harnoor’s approach for IPL?
"I have been working a lot on my breathing. When you go into a new environment, a lot is going on in your mind. You have to stay calm and be in the present," Harnoor explains, offering a glimpse into his mental preparation for the IPL spotlight. Flexibility is another pillar of his game. Rather than locking himself into a fixed role, he is ready to adapt.
Whatever the team needs, whatever the situation is, he is quite flexible like that. He can bat anywhere, top order or down the order, emphasizing a team-first mindset.
Who is Harnoor Singh Pannu's inspiration?
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Within the squad, senior players have already made an impact. Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh have been very influential, he shares. In particular, his conversations with Arshdeep Singh have helped him understand the mental side of the game better, focusing on how to come out of situations when things are not going your way.
Despite the hype surrounding the IPL, Harnoor isn’t looking too far ahead. He likes staying in the present and doesn’t want to think too far, instead focusing on making the most of the opportunity. As he prepares for his stint with Punjab Kings, the focus remains clear, control the mind, trust the process, and let the game follow. The more he focuses on his breathing and staying present, the better results he believes will come.
