How much sleep do players get on the night before such a big game?

[moghul]

I have played cricket at school, college/university and club level. I remember the night before some very exciting school and some college game, I could not not sleep well due to excitement. And, I'm not a nervous or over-excitable person. Wondering how much sleep some of the young players like Shadab will get before the Match against India ??

 

[Screopho]

1 mg of Melatonin and you can sleep blissfully. Atleast that's what I do when I'm feeling jittery before important meetings or when I travel internationally and my schedule is all off.

 

[Diffusion]

I'm pretty sure they take stuff nowadays before matchday to make sure they get enough.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

I take melatonin when I'm too nervous to sleep

 

[Abdullah]

Forget them. I will struggle to sleep 2nte.
Missing my afternoon kip today so that I feel supertired come bed time

 

[troodon]

Only fans will struggle to sleep.

For players it does not matter much. This is not 90's anymore.

 

[Executioner]

Players go to bed early

Dim their lights and wala. Pro athletes are used to it. Also they get so much excercise that it helps them sleep well too

 

[msb314]

As much as possible.

Just like one would need before an exam or a long day at work - optimal rest is necessary to be fresh and vigilant when performing.

 

[TahirFan]

South African players take a dosage of melatonin before every game. It gives a very restful sleep and they fresh the following day

 

[TahirFan]

But if you are Hershelle Gibbs you don't sleep at all. you go to the nightclubs, drink like a fish, swear like a sailor and get to the ground fully drunk