FROM THE CRICKET FIELD
TO THE MIND GAME.
"14 years of professional cricket. One realization that changed everything."
Irfan Ali
Irfan Ali is a former state-level cricketer who played Cooch Behar Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy for Uttarakhand, was selected for and attended the National Cricket Academy (NCA), and spent 14 years competing at the highest levels of Indian cricket.
After retiring, he dedicated his career to solving the problem that ended most talented players' dreams — mental performance. Today he runs Cricket Steps, India's only dedicated cricket mindset coaching academy, having trained 500+ cricketers across India and internationally.
The Player
Growing up obsessed with cricket, Irfan made it to the Uttarakhand state team, played Cooch Behar Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, and was selected to attend the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.
For 14 years he competed at the highest levels of Indian cricket — doing everything physically right. But he noticed something no one was talking about. The mental game.
The Turning Point
Tournament after tournament, Irfan watched supremely talented cricketers fail at critical moments. Not because of skill. Not because of fitness. But because of their mind.
"I realized the most important game is happening between the ears — and nobody in Indian cricket was teaching this. I knew this was the gap I was born to fill."
The Mission
In Ghaziabad, Irfan founded Cricket Steps. He developed a structured 6-step cricket mindset coaching system — the first of its kind in India.
He wrote and published "Cricket Ke Pehli Steps", the first Hindi book on cricket mindset. He began coaching online, reaching cricketers across India, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Today, with 500+ students trained and 90,700+ YouTube subscribers, his mission is clear: to revolutionize how Indian cricketers train their minds.
By the Numbers — Irfan's Credentials
Cooch Behar Trophy
Uttarakhand State Team Representative
Vijay Hazare Trophy
Uttarakhand State Team Representative
National Cricket Academy
Selected & Attended elite training camp
14 Years Playing
Professional Playing Career at high levels
12+ Years Coaching
Specialized Mindset Performance coaching
Published Author
'Cricket Ke Pehli Steps' Mindset Guide
500+ Trained
India & International Success Stories
90.7K YouTube
India's largest mindset coaching channel
Growth That Speaks for Itself
Watch real performance indicators animate as you scroll — real numbers, real impact.
Student Growth Areas
Average improvement after 6 months in the program
Performance Score Over 12 Months
Typical student mental performance trajectory
The Coaching Philosophy
Player-First
Every cricketer is different. Irfan builds a coaching approach tailored to each student's mental profile, not a one-size-fits-all script.
Real-World Application
Mindset techniques are practiced before, during, and after real matches — not just in theory.
Parent as Partner
Parents are coached alongside the player. Family environment shapes a cricketer's mindset more than any single session.
Data-Driven Progress
Monthly video analysis and mindset tracking reports ensure progress is measured and documented accurately.
The Mission in Action
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