Crumbling Cricket Records in India
Recent comments from four prominent Indian cricketers have sparked debate about India's current cricketing standards and whether or not it is on a downward trajectory due to inadequate infrastructure and poor coaching standards coupled with a lack of funding from both private and public sources resulting in fewer resources available for aspiring cricketers across India
Dec. 23, 2022 7:11AM
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India’s cricketing records have been steadily declining over the past 20 years, with many of the nation’s star players unable to match the feats of their predecessors. This was made apparent when four prominent cricketers jokingly remarked that they could not reach the same level of performance as their predecessors had achieved in the past two decades. The comments were made by Shivam Shahil, Ansumair69, Lokeshmeh96 and Farid Khan who each noted that they could not match the 10 wickets per year mark set by previous generations. The statement has since sparked a debate about India’s current cricketing standards and whether or not it is on a downward trajectory. Many experts have weighed in on this issue, citing a lack of proper training facilities and an overall decline in talent for contributing to this problem. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly said “The passion for cricket is still there but it is being hampered by inadequate infrastructure and poor coaching standards.” He further added that “It is sad to see our great sport being held back due to these issues." The situation has been exacerbated by a lack of funding from both private and public sources which has resulted in fewer resources being available for aspiring cricketers across India. This means that young players are often unable to access quality coaching or even basic equipment needed to hone their skills properly. As such, many talented youngsters are unable to reach their full potential due to these constraints which ultimately affects the national team's performance at major tournaments. Furthermore, there is also an increasing trend among younger players towards pursuing other career paths instead of dedicating themselves fully towards cricket which only serves to further deplete India's pool of talent available for selection into its national team. All these factors combined have led some experts to believe that unless drastic measures are taken soon, India may find itself struggling against its international opponents in future tournaments due to its waning talent pool and deteriorating infrastructure standards within the country's cricketing system.