Sports Motivation

08TH MAR 2026: VIEWS: ONE BREAKTHROUGH CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

Three innings. One narrative rewritten.

For years, the conversation around Sanju Samson followed a familiar script.

“He has the talent, but does he deliver when it matters?”

“He scores well, mostly against weaker teams.”

In many ways, it’s a story that feels familiar beyond cricket. Startup founders hear similar doubts all the time.

“Great idea, but can it scale?”

“Good product, but will it survive tough markets?”

What separates potential from legacy is the moment when belief meets opportunity.

During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Samson found that moment while representing the India national cricket team.. more..

12TH JUL 2025: WORK: WHAT IF IPL HELPED FUND INDIA'S FUTURE?

Every year, the Indian Premier League (IPL) captures global attention — stadiums packed, viewership soaring, and billions flowing through ads and media rights. It’s one of the most profitable sporting ecosystems in the world.

But here’s a thought: What if a portion of IPL’s massive revenues were taxed and redirected to fund research and innovation in India?

In IPL 2023 alone, BCCI recorded a surplus of ₹5,120 crore, with total revenues of ₹11,770 crore. Future seasons are expected to rake in ₹12,000–₹13,500 crore annually. And yet, BCCI enjoys income tax exemptions under charitable status, and franchises benefit from favorable tax treatment. Player salaries are taxed — but large chunks of ecosystem profits remain lightly taxed or untaxed. 

Imagine if a 40% tax was levied on just BCCI’s IPL surplus...more...

06TH SEP 2022: WORK: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS A TEAM SPORT: LESSONS FROM THE CRICKET FIELD

Leading a young, multicultural cricket team this season reinforced a simple truth: entrepreneurship is ultimately about building teams under pressure. Individual talent may win matches, but sustained success comes from culture, trust, and shared purpose. 

Working with players from diverse backgrounds showed how differences in mindset and communication, when aligned, can become a powerful competitive advantage—much like in business. It also demanded a shift in leadership style, reminding me that what worked yesterday doesn’t work today, especially with a new generation. Skills can be trained, but mindset, belief, and resilience must be built deliberately. 

The focus was never just on winning, but on developing capability and accountability—because results follow strong systems. Most importantly, it reinforced that a leader cannot play every ball. True scale, in sport or business, comes from trusting the team, enabling them to perform, and growing together through uncertainty...more...