Michael Davies’ Post

They say it isn't easy to let go of legends. Sure it isn't. But a certain man retired in 2019, but left behind a mystique that refuses to die down as we approach the 2023 ODI World Cup. He'll be missed. After all, he was a magician. The man who could turn the game from behind the stumps, keep his cool in the most heated situations & then stir up a win like it was nothing. It isn't easy to just let go, is it? Who would India count on when the team would be 30/3? Who will the fans count on if the opposition is well on its way to an easy win? The last ball sixes, the directions, the field placements, the out-of-the-box decisions, and those eyes, those calm yet fiery eyes will be missed. World Cup 2023 will be played in India, and while the hype isn't any less, it surely lacks the staggering mystique that MSD brought with him. . . #sportsbusiness #sportsjournalism #sportsproduction #sportsmedia #talent #anchor #sportsanchoring #sportsindustry

In the #AsianCup2024, China and India, countries with a massive combined population of 2.8 billion, were both eliminated in the group stage without scoring a single goal. This outcome highlights that a large population does not necessarily lead to success in international football tournaments. 🫣🫣😳😳 🇨🇳 China in Asian Cup 2024: - 🎮 Played: 3 matches - ⚽ Goals Scored: 0 - 🥅 Goals Conceded: 1 - 🚫 Status: Exited at Group Stage 🇮🇳 India in Asian Cup 2024: - 🎮 Played: 3 matches - ⚽ Goals Scored: 0 - 🥅 Goals Conceded: 6 - 🚫 Status: Exited at Group Stage Combined Population: Approximately 2.8 billion 🤯 #footballnews #football #AsianFootball #india #China #AsianCup #footballbusiness #footballcoaching #footballtraining #footballanalysis #footballdevelopment

On professional side posting of sports here is socca world cup final 2019 between Pak vs Germany 🇩🇪 . First classifying myself professional critic i have all right to criticize as i represented:- PSB u15 soccer ZTBL professional domestic team PCB First kudos to both sides for making out to final of that particular world cup . As we stream through the match we can clearly differenctiate between two soccer economies with skies of differences in infrastructure.As once being part of system i witnesed their selection criterias with references of coaches encompasses likeness and dislikeness then left with one or two slots for raw talent .And i went through this trauma how i was being told by wajahat ullah wasti and Imran nazir to wait another 05 years to get chance in first team or loose character to get chance. After all we all are dishonest culprits with demerits. Now coming to match how both side play making was refering to lack of tactics by manager ,how midfielders were postioning they didn’t know how to be on pitch ,how to showcase their presence they knew just how to use force , no plan in place and no insightsby manager was disastrous .We need gardiola type tactic plan to produce excellence as competition is for our collective growth .Refering gardoila , Cristiano ronaldo ,Naseem shah because they were construction labour , factory labour and street clearner once, so we need to build infrastructure which produce excellence with equal opportunity environement. Germany played terribbly bad This can’t be viewed as world cup final.Every sport is commercial now no talent grooming ,no efforts , no character building just commercialism. From ipl to world cups is just became commercial activities .No decorum for the tradition. We need to infuse appreciation culture in our society ,decorum of ethics and acceptance in approach in order to produce excellence . Dissappointed by recent cups manipulation atleast world cups must be fair. We need to restructure authorities #hopeforacure #psb #sports #peace #stopvoilence

Quick Corporate Lessons from today's ICC Mens World Cup match between #India and #Australia: - A demonic start can upset 9/10 people but those who ride such odd waves (#KingKohli #KLRahul) are performers who rise to the occasion and lead their team to victory. - The middle overs in career may be boring but important but #Consistency is key maintain momentum and build towards a strong finish - Each team has their best players, but it's the collective effort that can make the difference. Sorry #Aussies you lacked it. - Eveyone not giving their hundred percent (Marsh Catch Drop) can cost dearly to entire team - The crowd's cheers can boost morale and motivate the players to give their best What other corporate lessons can we learn from today's match? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #ICCMensWorldCup #IndiaVsAustralia

T20 World Cup: Victory or Loss? ----------------------------------- 🏆 Congratulations to the Indian cricket team for their spectacular T20 World Cup victory, finally ending an 11-year drought of International Cricket Council (ICC) trophies! 🤔 The real Disconnect The victory parade drew massive crowds at Nariman Point, showcasing our passion for cricket. But I wonder where these passionate crowds are when it’s time to vote. Voter turnout in Mumbai remains disappointingly low. 🚶♂️ The Consequences: We gather & march for cricket, thus we get cricket throughout the year. But when was the last time we saw such marches for potholes, and air pollution, which kill many people yearly? Our lack of civic engagement means issues like poor infrastructure, transport, and quality of life remain unaddressed. Remember, we always get what we gather for (ask for) and our gathering only reflects our priority. 🗑 Post Celebrations: Reports indicated a staggering ~11,000 kg of garbage, requiring massive BMC & NGO resources to be redirected for cleanup. This could have been easily avoided by exhibiting a basic civic sense of not littering or self-cleaning (Like how the Japanese did during FIFA). ✅ Self-Reflection If we desire better roads, cleaner air, efficient traffic, and better transport, we must prioritize civic duties & hold administrators to account via our voting. Our actions directly impact resource allocation and governance. ♻ Spectators to Changemakers Imagine channeling the electrifying energy of a cricket victory into mobilizing voters. By advocating for greater civic participation, we can shift our focus from mere entertainment to substantial civic engagement. Conclusion: The victory parade highlighted our passion for cricket but neglected our civic response towards clean India. Let's think a little more deeply and consciously about our priorities. We certainly won the ICC T20 World Cup but lost as a "citizen". #T20WorldCup2024  #T20WorldCup #T20WorldCupFinal #victoryparade #mumbairains #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #selfreflection #cricket #civic #mumbai

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 In #business, revenue generation often prioritizes profit over fairness, a trend evident in sports scheduling. Indian cricket matches, for instance, are strategically timed to maximize viewership and ad revenue, leveraging India's massive cricket fan base. This raises questions about the fairness of such practices. Consider how matches are scheduled to suit prime viewership slots, ensuring maximum engagement and higher ad revenues. This not only skews competition but also undermines the spirit of fair play. More striking is the pre-confirmation of India's semi-final match location if they qualify, irrespective of their group stage performance. Such decisions prioritize commercial interests over merit-based progression.This reflects a broader issue where business decisions often overshadow #equitable practices. It's time to rethink how we can balance profitability with #fairness. What do you think? How can we encourage more equitable practices in sports and business? #FairPlay #BusinessEthics #Cricket #RevenueGeneration #Sportsmanship #BusinessStrategy #CricketWorldCup #T20WorldCup #CricketFans #SportsBusiness #IndiaCricket

Why is it that in any form of competitive sport or the other, a home ground or a home pitch more often than not favours the home team ? Is it really the crowd factor? or is it something psychologically inclined ?? Consider the ongoing cricket #WorldCup for its 50 over format. The host team, India has somehow upended its recent form wherein they were struggling to get runs on board, scalp wickets at will to its current form of beating teams convincingly in all departments. The grounds which have hosted their matches have seen waves of supporters wearing blue jerseys and chanting 'India...India...'. It is improbable to find at least a single complete row of fans supporting the opposing teams. Moreover, when you look at the previous 3 editions of World Cup i.e, #India winning in 2011, #Australia in 2015 & #England in 2019, it becomes an interesting case study that the #ICC to ponder upon. At the same time, past researches have shown that at the peak of competition in any form, therein lies the 'faith factor' which brings up extra motivation to put in effort that goes way beyond our so called '100%'. If fans chanting in support could really up the chances of winning, ICC could really look at: 1. Reserving a section in the audience for fans of visiting teams 2. Look for neutral venues for ensuring committed support in proportionate level 3. Including mental well being coach in the support staff for players so as to build resilience within them to stand up to opposing chants and perform under undue pressure. (P.S. - Great players often do this!!, it's time for the whole team to adopt this!) 4. Introducing a code of conduct at global level for audience to behave and not be indulged in any misconduct whatsoever 5. Build ground level research to inculcate this somewhat 'unfair phenomena' into minds of upper echelons of the game's regulatory bodies #world #cup #Cricket #India #sport #competitive #mental #wellbeing #support #home #team

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐓𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 In the final of the Archery World Cup, the men's recurve team from India, consisting of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav, achieved a historic victory over the reigning Olympic champions, South Korea. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g3B-2WqS #AsiaOneMagazine #media #dailyupdates #todaynews #newsupdates #newstoday #todaysnews #newsupdate #breakingnews #latestnews #trendingnews #newsfeed #currentnews #india #indians #indianews #korea #win #sports #sportsnews

How watching 'little bit of IPL' helped Pakistan players understand Hyderabad conditions In this episode of News Today, watch the best of India Today's Conclave Mumbai 2023, which was held on October 4 and 5 in the financial capital of ... More Info. World Cup 2023: How watching 'little bit of IPL' helped Pakistan players understand Hyderabad conditions https://lnkd.in/dX4c5Gzr #geopolitics#TheAsiaHawk

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