Brian Lara Instagram – Whilst the entire West Indies, its diaspora and countless worldwide fans are still coming to terms with the reality that the men in maroon got shoved off the flight to India by Sri Lanka and the Netherlands …. the rest of the cricket fraternity is ready for WC 2023.
The ICC and BCCI pride themselves on always putting on a spectacle when collaborating for these all important cups. It’s going to be surely a carnival style opening in a few hours but speaking as a former cricketer, when the show is done and the real spectacle begins we are all going to be anxiously waiting to see who gets knocked out, who makes it to the semis and who will emerge as the eventual finalists, winner and player of the World Cup.
Expect six weeks of celebrations but also heart breaks and disappointments.
However you twist it India will jump out as favorites along with England.
I do have a message for my friend Rahul Dravid.
GO AND WIN IT!!!
I have some advice as well and I hope he takes it in the spirit it was meant.
I urge him to eradicating the notion and the appearance that one or two of his extremely talented batters can always pull India through.
He can do this by instilling a well-planned and structured approach to India’s batting when chasing or setting a target. In a team full of superstars and match winners clarity for each batting position is of paramount importance. I like to use the word story….tell a story with your batting line up from start to end.
Do this and you can better equip your team with the discipline to navigate the challenges that lie ahead. Encourage teamwork, consistency, and adaptability among your players, so that they are prepared for anything that comes their way.
In all World Cups, there comes a moment when a team and its players are asked to show their true mettle, to demonstrate what they’re made of at the most crucial time.
While I feel Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma and India can raise the cup, cricket is known for its unpredictability, and anything can happen in a tournament like this.
Let’s hope for a thrilling and competitive World Cup with memorable moments for all fans to enjoy.
May the best team emerge as champions! Good luck to all. | Posted on 05/Oct/2023 12:14:18
