I rarely watch IPL now, Virat deserves a final and perhaps a trophy. This was mostly the last match of India's most successful captain. The man - Mahendra Singh Dhoni. His achievements have become so huge that it somehow hides his humble origins. Coming from the part of land which was best known for killing opportunities rather than creating it. We must remember that Bihar was reeling under lawlessness when this boy from Ranchi would visit Patna to play cricket at Vetenary college ground. When the dreams of Biharis were being crushed, this man believed! If one looks at him with this contextual frame- When Bihar was heading towards a collapse, this small boy from a middle class family was running against the tide. Imagine the gravity, patience & belief one would need to just chase this utopian dream. Yes utopian! A state that was suffering from ongoing caste wars and criminalisation of politics- a boy whose father could hardly afford luxuries such as “sports equipments” was wanting to make it to Indian National Cricket Team. Hahaha! Laughable!! But But such was his belief! I am not even going to talk about his stats today. But this story warrants a patient hearing. Sometimes we are so occupied with Television sets/mobiles that we rarely find time to comprehend the story of an individual with complete context. I say this that the greatness and repute of Dhoni cannot be understood completely without getting the picture of political and social forces that were at play in his vicinity while he was growing up. Other way round- you cannot understand the grit, the passion and the devotion of the people of Bihar just by looking into the politics of it- you need to keep your eyes on many MSDs and how Biharis fight innumerable small and big battles to achieve something worth talking about. We have added layers of battle which no one can truly relate to unless one belongs to that state. It takes courage! We will surely miss this captain cool. A role model! A lesson- even if everything is pegged against you- keep your faith and work with your feet on the ground. #Bihar #Dhoni #Linkedin #Success
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Did you know? The cricketing powerhouse of Uttar Pradesh has gifted the game some of its brightest stars—Mohammed Shami, Suresh Raina, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, and R.P. Singh. Yet, despite being India's most populous state, UP hasn't fully unlocked its cricketing potential on the national stage. Here's the kicker: While smaller states field multiple cricket teams, UP struggles to showcase its talent. With Maharasthra and Gujarat both boasting 3 teams - Gujarat, Baroda, Saurashtra and Mumbai, Maharashtra, Vidarbha cricket team respectively, despite their smaller populations, UP, with a population exceeding both combined, has just one. It's time to rewrite the playbook and create an even playing field. Enter the Sadabad League—a game-changer for places like Mathura and Hathras. It’s not just a league; it’s a launchpad. We're turning local tournaments into national showcases, providing broadcasting, highlights, and marketing support to uncover the hidden stars of UP. To every aspiring cricketer in Uttar Pradesh: Your talent knows no bounds. It’s time to turn every street match into a step towards glory. With our support, your dreams can fuel the legacy of cricket in UP and beyond. Let’s make Uttar Pradesh a beacon of cricketing talent—a victory for every local player and the love of the game itself. #cricket #uttarpradesh #pavilion
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Former Head of Delhi Govt Preschool Project | NCERT, Ambedkar University Delhi, CECED, MS University Baroda, Asst. Professor | Supporting Govt in improving School Systems, Leadership, Institutions, Processes & Curriculum
The slogan in the image reads- Welcome to Simdega, the "Nursery" of Hockey. Jharkhand never embraced hockey for the sake of money or mere success; it chose this sport as a medium for personal development, community engagement, cultural expression, human empowerment, health, well-being, and, most importantly, fun. Presently renowned for its prowess in hockey, Jharkhand is poised to become equally celebrated for excelling in the adoption of 21st-century skills and a growth mindset, attributes that are inherently part of its ethos. In Jharkhand, when you write a story, you narrate not just its natural beauty but also its rich culture and the spirit of its people. This state stands apart, focusing not on competition but on cooperation, love, and a unique concept of 'unwinning,' even in the face of victory - true hallmarks of a growth mindset. #jharkhand #21stcenturyskills #21stcenturyeducation #21stcenturylearning #growthmindset #hockey
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Kabbadi Kabaddi is a contact team sport played between two teams of seven players, originating in ancient India.[2] The objective of the game is for a single player on offense, referred to as a "raider", to run into the opposing team's half of the court, touch out as many of their players as possible, and return to their own half of the court, all without being tackled by the defenders in 30 seconds. Points are scored for each player tagged by the raider, while the opposing team earns a point for stopping the raider. Players are taken out of the game if they are touched or tackled, but are brought back in for each point scored by their team from a tag or a tackle. It is popular in the Indian subcontinent and other surrounding Asian countries. Although accounts of kabaddi appear in the histories of ancient India, the game was popularised as a competitive sport in the 20th century. It is the national sport of Bangladesh.[3] It is the second most popular and viewed sport in India after cricket.[2][4] It is the state game of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.[5] There are two major disciplines: "Punjabi kabaddi", also called "circle style", comprises traditional forms of the sport that are played on a circular field outdoors, and the "standard style", on a rectangular court indoors, is played in major professional leagues and international competitions such as the Asian Games. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #snsdesignthinking
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Let’s have a pop quiz on India. Two questions. 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘴/𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢? Suriyawan, Fazilka, Navagam, Gopalgunj, Dehri, and Anand I would have got 1 right – Anand. Thanks to Amul. These are very small towns from UP, Punjab, Bihar, and Gujarat. 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴? Answer: A few of the current Indian test cricketers belong to these small towns. It goes to show that: 𝟭. 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝟮. 𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. My 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 for the young students and professionals: 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘐𝘔 𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘐𝘛. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦. Me? I am from 𝗞𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗵𝗮𝗿, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗺. How many of you belong to such small towns/cities? 👍 if you do, and share the name of the place. #cricket #sarfarazkhan #indvseng #indvsengtest #talent #HReday #mentoring
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Is Hardik Pandya a TRAITOR? If you answer yes, then it's fair to say that many of us would also have to be labelled traitors. The anger, boos from Mumbai Indians' fans is understandable as it stems from a place of loyalty towards Rohit Sharma. However, what truly puzzles me is the reaction from the Gujarat Titans' fans. "He picked money over team loyalty." "He was greedy." "He wanted to lead an already well-established franchise." But Isn't that what we do in our professional lives? We would opt for a company that offers better compensation or opportunities for growth. If this decision makes one a traitor, then it's a label many of us, across various fields, would bear. In India, cricket is not just a game; it's a religion. Yet, at the end of the day, it is also a profession. Like any other field, it involves tough decisions, and career moves. The players we idolize and cheer for are not just athletes; they are individuals with careers and aspirations. As fans, it's important to remember the human aspect of sports. #ipl2024 #hardikpandya #mumbaiindians #rohitsharma #gujarattitans #ipl
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Deep thoughts Yashraj Sharma. I can feel it, very well written!
For every Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan, there are 10,000 others who work equally hard and don’t make it. Yesterday, after the match, when asked the secret behind the hunger for his big scores, Jaiswal said, “To even get a bus or train to get to the ground was so hard. Now that I've made it this far, I want to make it count.” I could somewhat understand what he said. I’ve been part of camps where a hundred cricketers would share one bathroom. During an under-17 tournament in Cuttack (Odisha) I’d eat a Rs. 13 thali with my teammates just outside the stadium complex. All 16 of us were put up in a single room with just mattresses. While playing competitive cricket in Karnataka many years ago, I met so many who had moved from the north just to play cricket. Many were precociously talented. But none of them made it. Of the literally thousands of cricketers I’ve seen or played with at age group levels, exactly 4 made a decent living from the sport. Talent aside, just the mental toughness of going through this grind year after year, with no guarantee of success, and no option to fall back on is just unfathomable. I had the privilege of education, but others from small towns had nothing. It’s heartening when someone reaches there and does well. But my mind keeps going back to all those who didn’t make it and are probably unemployed. We know entrepreneurship to be hard. Try playing cricket for India.
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INDIAN NATIONAL CRICKET TEAM North Region : Northern India (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab etc.). South Region : The South Region could be (Maharashtra, Kerala, Telengana, Karnataka, Orrisa, Tamil Nadu etc). Central Belt Region: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, North East India etc. I think that there should be an selection quota for Indian National Cricket Team, in my opinion. 5-6 players from each region(North, Central and South), as per the quota. And in the main team an 4-4-3 players quota on rotational basis. This ensures equal and just treatment, in my opinion.
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Exactly 40 days back. I went to see my first-ever Kabaddi match at Sree Kanteerava Stadium. To see us (UP Yoddhas) lose to the Bengaluru Bulls by a narrow margin of two points (36-38) :( Pro Kabaddi, which is the second most followed league in India after the IPL has always intrigued my interest. And, I believe that kabaddi is a sport for Indians. By Indians. Of Indians! Like when it comes to sports, I'm an average low-key player. But when it comes to watching, I'm just the opposite! I would scream. Shout. Making the person next to me deaf! I had always dreamt of seeing my favourite player Pradeep Narwal 'Play'. And, guess what I finally did! But being a finance and management student, who's being taught how to organize things, I didn't plan my visit well. I reached late. I didn't get a seat. I had to stand and watch. I came early. Also, I went alone. So, I had to take care of everything by myself. The planning was H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E. What did I learn? I got to know how much effort my mumma and daddy take when they plan a trip for us. Food. Clothing. Tickets. Travel. And my tantrums. Apart from this, I got to know that I'm B-A-D, when it comes to planning. #linkedin #linkedinforcreators #collegelife
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Kabbadi It is popular in the Indian subcontinent and other surrounding Asian countries. Although accounts of kabaddi appear in the histories of ancient India, the game was popularised as a competitive sport in the 20th century. It is the national sport of Bangladesh.[3] It is the second most popular and viewed sport in India after cricket.[2][4] It is the state game of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.[5] There are two major disciplines: "Punjabi kabaddi", also called "circle style", comprises traditional forms of the sport that are played on a circular field outdoors, and the "standard style", on a rectangular court indoors, is played in major professional leagues and international competitions such as the Asian Games. This game is known by numerous names in different parts of the Indian subcontinent, such as: kabaddi or chedugudu in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; kabaddi in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala; kabaddi, komonti or ha-du-du in West Bengal and Bangladesh; baibalaa in Maldives, kauddi or kabaddi in the Punjab region; hu-tu-tu in Western India, ha-do-do in Eastern India; chadakudu in South India; kapardi in Nepal; kabadi or sadugudu in Tamil Nadu; and chakgudu in Sri Lanka. #snsdesignthinkers #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinging
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