Three Business Tips From The Indian Cricket Team

The West Indies beat England to take the 2016 T20 World Cup in an enthralling final to the series, having knocked India out in the semi-finals at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

On home turf, the defeat was a bitter blow for India and its millions of fans the world over.

India has won test matches in Australia, England and South Africa, and is close to the top in various ICC tables but at this point it might be worth taking a look at some strategies cricket shares with the business world that might help the team’s future performance.

Indian cricketers celebrate after winning against Bangladesh in the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match in Bangalore, India, Wednesday, March 23, 2016. AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi

1. Strong Captaincy

In cricket, as in business, the captain of the team is critical to its success. Think Gerald Ford, Warren Buffet, Richard Branson.

In 2015 at the WACA sports ground in Perth, Australia, during a One Day International (ODI), Mahendra Singh Dhoni displayed the kind of leadership that the Indian team responds well to.  In that series, Dhoni’s hallmarks were keeping calm under pressure and inspiring his team with strong batting.

India’s captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni watches his teammates train in the nets during a practice session ahead of their ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match against Australia in Mohali, India, Saturday, March 26, 2016. AP Photo/Altaf Qadri

 pragmatic.