Paranjape says that looking at the player as a whole and not just a sportsman is very important to the game as well, given that it is a team sport.
For Jatin Paranjape, former Indian cricketer and current National selector, his eyes are always on the ball. While he has to watch every match that needs to be watched as a national selector, he looks at selection from a holistic point of view – he needs to watch the players when they are not at the crease as well. What is he looking for? “I tend to look at how they are if they get out chiefly, how they incite the dressing code, what’s their body language, are they enjoying the success of others. That’s a big piece for me. On the field, if they’ve had a bad day, how are they on the field, is their body language still strong? These are small indicators which help you form an overall opinion.”
Paranjape says that looking at the player as a whole and not just a sportsman is very important to the game as well, given that it is a team sport. Paranjape adds. “There are so many facets to cricketers because cricket is a team game. It is not an individual game. So while you may be in the team for your core specialty, say you’re a batsman, but you have other roles to fulfill in the team. You’re a teammate, you’re a non-striker, you’re a fielder, and your captain comes to you for some advice. So when you look at a player, you need to look at them in totality.”
At ET Panache Dialogues, Aparna Popat Stresses On Need For Support Staff; Aryaman Birla Hails BCCI
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In the second of a series of panel discussions, ET Panache took up a subject close to every Indian’s heart - improving the health of various sports in India. Five esteemed guests weighed in on the conversation. Snapshots from the second edition of ET Panache Dialogues.
When: Friday, September 13, 2019 Location courtesy: Taj Lands End, Mumbai
In the second of a series of panel discussions, ET Panache took up a subject close to every Indian’s heart - improving the health of various sports in India. Five esteemed guests weighed in on the co..
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L to R: Coffee in hand, Aryaman Birla (cricketer), Aparna Popat (Badminton Olympian), Jatin Paranjape (Former Indian cricketer and current selector) and Vinit Karnik (Business Head of ESP Properties, Group M) launched into an animated discussion over the future of sports at the second edition of ET Panache Dialogues.
L to R: Coffee in hand, Aryaman Birla (cricketer), Aparna Popat (Badminton Olympian), Jatin Paranjape (Former Indian cricketer and current selector) and Vinit Karnik (Business Head of ESP Propertie..
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Debating the viability of sports as a business, Jatin Paranjape said, “India is a funny market. Only Indian solutions will work in India.”
Debating the viability of sports as a business, Jatin Paranjape said, “India is a funny market. Only Indian solutions will work in India.”
Vinit Karnik said that sports leagues have made spectators and athletes believe that there can be a future in sport in India. But do they improve our chances of winning medals, he questioned.
Vinit Karnik said that sports leagues have made spectators and athletes believe that there can be a future in sport in India. But do they improve our chances of winning medals, he questioned.
Tracing how cricket grew in India, Rajesh Shah (MD, Mukand Ltd. and Owner, Patna Pirates) spoke about the wide reach of All-India Radio and later Doordarshan.
Tracing how cricket grew in India, Rajesh Shah (MD, Mukand Ltd. and Owner, Patna Pirates) spoke about the wide reach of All-India Radio and later Doordarshan.
Aryaman Birla lauded the BCCI’s role in building a structure for cricket. “From a player’s point of view, the BCCI has done a fantastic job. As a cricketer, I know exactly what my journey to the top needs to be. It is from under-14 to under-23 to Ranji Trophy, with the next step being India A and so on. I don’t think that structure is there in other sports,” he said.
Aryaman Birla lauded the BCCI’s role in building a structure for cricket. “From a player’s point of view, the BCCI has done a fantastic job. As a cricketer, I know exactly what my journey to the top ..
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Aparna Popat stressed on the importance of support staff. “If you look at an event like the Olympics, once you qualify for it, the coach’s job is done. Then the work of other backroom staff comes into play -recovery experts, physio, and mental trainers. If your support staff is not up to speed, you’ll end up discussing how you were so close to a medal but it slipped through your fingers,” she said.
Aparna Popat stressed on the importance of support staff. “If you look at an event like the Olympics, once you qualify for it, the coach’s job is done. Then the work of other backroom staff comes int..
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Jatin Paranjape said many Indians would rather play something than go to the gym. “The demand to play sport is there across the board, right from Mallakhamb to badminton, and chess – and a lot of this is driven by people in the 35-40 age group,” he said.
Jatin Paranjape said many Indians would rather play something than go to the gym. “The demand to play sport is there across the board, right from Mallakhamb to badminton, and chess – and a lot of t..
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Vinit Karnik, Jatin Paranjape, Aparna Popat, Aryaman Birla and Rajesh Shah during the interaction. Despite all the challenges, they agreed that there was reason to be optimistic about Indian sport.
Vinit Karnik, Jatin Paranjape, Aparna Popat, Aryaman Birla and Rajesh Shah during the interaction. Despite all the challenges, they agreed that there was reason to be optimistic about Indian sport.
