Cricket is not everything, not by any means, but it is a large part of who I am.
Ms DhoniRead
Whether a player has played one match or a hundred, we should give him respect for what he has achieved and leave it at that.
Interpretation
Respect should be given to every player regardless of their experience or accomplishments.
In this quote, Ms. Dhoni emphasizes the importance of respecting all players, irrespective of the number of matches they have played. He suggests that every player's contribution should be acknowledged, highlighting a culture of respect and recognition in sports, where achievements should not be the sole basis of a player's worth.
In practice
During a team meeting, to foster a culture of inclusiveness, I would reference Dhoni's quote.
Cricket is not everything, not by any means, but it is a large part of who I am.
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I hope somebody hits .400 soon. Then people can start pestering that guy with questions about the last guy to hit .400.
Football is a simple game based on the giving and taking of passes, of controlling the ball and of making yourself available to receive a pass. It is terribly simple.
I think, as a rookie, what guys need to be judged on most coming in the league is feel. Not skill, not shooting, not stats, not even passing, but that feel for the game, the ability to read situations and make the right play.
I have never felt so lonely as on a golf course in the midst of a championship with thousands of people around, especially when things began to go wrong and the crowds started wandering away.
More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride.
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