ICC world cup 2023 - shocking defeats

 

      ICC Cricket world cup tournament happens once in 4 years, all cricket enthusiasts eagerly wait for this moment including me. 2023 world cup is more special as it is being hosted by India. As a cricket freak, i enjoy watching every single world cup match not necessarily played by India. Few matches supposed to be one sided, but it proved wrong. It has been amazing to see how few low ranked nations come so strong, played as a team unit in defeating very strong cricket nations. I am summarizing here few shocking defeats in 2023 world cup so far. 

1. England vs. Afghanistan

This was the first disappointment of World Cup 2023, what a game to remember for generations to follow.  Afghanistan scored 284 in 49.5 overs and England scored 215 all our in 40 overs. Not many would have imagined England lose against Afghanistan in the beginning of the tournament. Afghanistan had played a better cricket, a better teamwork. They appeared better bowling side compared to England, especially their spin department where both Mujeeb and Rashid took 3 wickets each with a decent economy rate. It was their first 2023 world cup match. 

2. Pakistan Vs. Afghanistan 

This was another super thriller match where Afghanistan beat Pakistan with just 4 runs. A decade ago, no one dreamt that Afghanistan beating Pakistan in world cup, but 11 players from Afghanistan created a history in world cup cricket with a major milestone to remember. Pakistan scored 282 in 50 overs; Afghanistan chased the target in 49 overs by losing only 2 wickets.  Pakistan didn't show much intent in both bowling and fielding, which allowed Afghanistan to score runs against Pakistan pacers with ease. As Babar Azam mentioned losing match against Afghanistan was hard to digest, it was consecutive 3rd major loss for Pakistan though their Semi Final hopes are still alive. 

3. SA Vs. Netherlands 

Match between SA Vs. Netherlands was another socking defeat for SA that they ever imagined. Netherlands proved everyone wrong by winning the match, they had shown great courage and teamwork. They outplayed especially in their bowling and fielding departments, defending a score of 245 Against SA wasn't easy but the Dutch team made it happen. It was one of the biggest disappoints for SA in 2023 - ODI world cup. 

Effective Speaking in Spontaneous Situations - Matt Abrahams - Stanford University

You Tube Video

One of the best presentations i come across in youtube on effective speaking Spontaneously. 

He started with a question to find number of F's in the below sentence

"Finished files are the result of years of scientif-ic study combined with the experience of many years"

For better speak one should always control their anxiety, treat as a conversation than performing infront of audience. 

In this video, Matt suggested the below step by step approach to improve speaking spontaneously. 

Step1: Get out of our own way or comfort zone (Dare to be dull)

• We always wanted to give right answer, do right.  
• We want to do right.
• We want our toast to be incredibly memorable
• Over analyze 
• Call them with a wrong name 
• Be in present moment 

He further conducted an activity to point out different things with no patters or no specific order. This activity helps in train our memory to react to spontaneous events/situations. 

"Dare to be dull" - Maxim improvisation. This helps, rather than strive for greatness, try date to be dull. 

Step2: Take it as an opportunity than an obligation/challenge or threat. (Look at as giving gift)

• When your boss asked you talk about something, take it as an opportunity rather than an obligation. It eases pressure on individual, helps coming out of do right mindset. 
• If we see it as an opportunity, it helps framing the story better 
• He further conducted an activity - receiving virtual gifts between two partners 
• Partner A giving the Gift - Part B to mention what he/she felt about the gift
• Partner A to respond to Partner B spontaneously (I knew you liked it, i knew you liked this holiday break to enjoy leisure time)

Step3: Slow down and Listen

Matt talked about communicating with spelling (F-O-C-U-S O-N I-N-N-O-V-A-T-I-O-N) as an activity 

• Unless we clearly focus on the other person, we will not be able to respond back with spelling. So it is a perfect activity on being a good listener
• You have to be at the moment , don't think ahead rather truly understand what the other person is trying to say. This will help in giving more appropriate or targeted response to the other person 
• Slowdown, take a pause
• before responding, rephrase the question to give you enough time to articulate your answer 

Step4:  Structured communication to tell a story 

Respond to a question in a structured way. 

There are two proven methods to communicate a message. We process 40% more than structure way than unstructured communication. 

1. Problem , Solution and Benefits/Summary 

2. What, so What , Then What 

Post this, Mr.Matt had conducted an activity to sell a product (Slinky) to their partner by using the above structured way of communication.