Border Gavaskar Trophy
The Indian cricket team’s dismal showing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has left fans searching for answers — and batting for something better. While fingers point to the players, let’s not overlook the mentoring support staff. Yes, you heard that right — not just the “coaching” team, but the trainers and mentors who nurture both technique and temperament.
First, let’s fix the technique — because swinging a bat like a sword in a period drama isn’t going to cut it against world-class bowlers. Once that’s in place, it’s time to work on temperament. You can’t expect nerves of steel when the players are served undercooked mentoring.
And then comes the pièce de résistance — bringing in true-blue, pure, classical professional coaching. The kind that doesn’t just tweak a cover drive but builds a mindset for the long haul.
But then, cricket isn’t played in a vacuum. The environment matters, too! From PR spin to sponsorship circus to political googlies — everything has to align for the team to thrive. Fix the distractions, and the players will focus on fixing their game.
“It takes a village to educate a child.” Well, it takes an entire ecosystem to win in sports, games, and all the other games people play.
Let’s hope the Indian cricket team gets the support it needs
