What a cricketing summer it has been- England won the one day world cup and then we draw the Ashes with Australia. We've had some exiting sporting events over the years; Jonny Wilkinsons last gasp winner in the Rugby world cup, Manchester Utd beating Munich in 99 and last year Liverpool coming back from 4 nil down to beat Barcelona. What all these events have in common is that anything is possible and you should never give up. To quote Joe Root 'as long as we have 2 men at the crease we have a chance and will fight to the end'. All these teams have had a brilliant tactician and sychologist behind them but what they also has had are moments of shear brilliance from individuals who tipped the odds into their teams favour.
None of these results are down to luck they come from hardwork and practice, putting the hours in so when the time comes to deliver on the big stage they are ready and prepared.
After all, look how Ben Stokes has grown from an aggressive player, who at times was on the edge, to being focused, professional and staying in the zone. If you saw him in the world cup he barely celebrated when he reached his centaury. I don't think I have ever enjoyed listening to Test match special on the radio as I did when he single handedly defeated Australia (not forgetting Jack Leach!)
We can emulate these team players by following these principles:
- Practice, Practice, Practice (remember you only fail when you stop trying)
- If you are on a scale of 8, what can you do to get to a 9?
- Positivity brings results, Negativity brings resentment and disorder
- Engagement works wonders
- Sharing best practice is key
- supporting each other is a foundation
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