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Congratulations , Team India : A Victory That Inspires! 🇮🇳🏆 As we celebrate India’s spectacular T20 World Cup triumph, it’s hard not to draw parallels between the exhilarating world of cricket and our daily grind in the retail industry. Discipline: The Core of Every Achievement In cricket, discipline is paramount. It’s about more than just following a game plan; it’s about maintaining focus, resilience, and strategic thinking. Similarly, in retail, our success is built on a foundation of discipline. From managing inventory and engaging with customers to achieving sales targets, every task demands a structured approach and unwavering dedication. Just as cricketers excel through their commitment to training and strategy, we thrive through our commitment to excellence in every facet of our work. Cricket Analogies: Our Daily Playbook At Jahanpanah, we often find ourselves using cricket analogies to frame our challenges and successes. Here’s how the spirit of cricket guides our daily operations: “Score Kya Hai?”: Tracking Our Performance Much like checking the score in a cricket match to understand the progress, we keep a close eye on our sales figures. Hourly updates are our scoreboard, reflecting where we stand and helping us plan our next moves. Run Rate vs. Current Run Rate: Setting Our Pace In cricket, comparing the required run rate to the current run rate is crucial for strategizing. Similarly, in retail, we compare our current sales performance against our targets. This helps us identify gaps and make real-time adjustments to ensure we stay on track. Salesman Performance: Evaluating Our Team Our Average Basket Value (ABV) and Average Basket Size (ABS) are akin to a cricketer’s batting average or bowling economy. High ABV or ABS reflects a team member’s ability to make the most of each customer interaction, much like a cricketer seizes every opportunity to score runs or take wickets. Daily Sales: Every Day is a New Game Each day in retail is like a new cricket match, starting with strategy, moving through execution, and ending with performance review. Consistency, adaptability, and teamwork are crucial for a successful day, just as they are for a winning cricket team. Reflecting on Victory and Discipline As we revel in Team India’s success, let’s remember that their victory is a testament to discipline, strategy, and teamwork – values that resonate deeply with us in the retail world. Every day is an opportunity for us to bring our A-game, just as our cricket heroes do on the field. Congratulations once again to Team India for their remarkable achievement! Let’s channel this spirit and continue to excel in our journey.

Cricket, like Sales, is unpredictable. India being bowled out for just 46 reminds me that even the best teams can have an off day. But what matters is how you bounce back. In Sales we face setbacks too—missed targets, lost deals, or forecast failures. But one bad quarter doesn’t define us, just like one bad match doesn’t define a great team. It’s all about learning, adapting, and coming back stronger. So, whether on the cricket field or in the sales field, resilience is key. What’s your strategy for bouncing back after a tough day? #Leadership #Resilience #SalesLessons #CricketAndBusiness Pic Credit: Sky Sports

#leaderlesson What happens when your team gets bowled out for 46 runs, after winning the toss and electing to bat first. It hurts. What happens, when you are the captain and the entire media is going to ask the person coming for a press conference some very tough questions including how it felt getting bowled out for 46 runs. It hurts. Said Rohit Sharma, captain of India cricket team as candidly as he can. When I watched his post day press conference, I realised how blessed India is to have a captain like him. In a situation when the moral is down, he chooses to face the media and takes full responsibility for the debacle. Some of his statements stood out for me; Yes, I read the pitch wrongly & It's my fault. Yes, you do make mistakes. Everyone does. In your work, in the office don't you make mistake. It happens. But I take responsibility. See, you play the game to put yourself in challenging conditions, sometimes it comes off sometime it doesn't. That's the beauty of the game. But one shouldn't be judged by what happens in one bad day. Yes, we are behind in the game but we can still bounce back. We have to restrict them for as less runs as possible and then bat deep in the second innings. Leadership is not about giving up when things are not going as per the plan. In fact that's the time when you stand up, take responsibility and reflect on what can be done. Although as a cricket fan, I was disappointed but as a cricket observer and someone who analyse leaders and leadership capabilities, I was happy to see how Rohit reacted to the entire debacle.. India may lose this test that's how precarious the situation is but I won't be surprised that under Rohit's captaincy India will still fight till the end, maybe find ways to come back in the match and who knows can turn the match on its head That's the power of a great leader. That's the power & legacy of Rohit Sharma. #leader #leadership #comeback #resilence #captain #turnaround

While India celebrates, let's draw corporate mantras that extend beyond the cricket field ... 🏏 Team en Teamwork: India's win showcased the power of collective efforts. From Rohit's captaincy to agonizing swing of Bumrah and Arshdeep, to SKY’s gravity-defying catch, Kohli's highest score, everyone played a role. Success is rarely achieved by a single hero ... even Avenger's needed each other all the time. 🏏 To Never Give Up during Adversity: Overcoming obstacles is crucial. Keep pushing forward, one breakthrough can change everything. 🏏 Prepare Well: Success demands learning, planning, and readiness to deliver when it matters most. 🏏 Adaptability: Flexibility in changing circumstances is key to achieving goals. Adjust strategies as needed. 🏏 Strong Leadership: Effective leadership guides teams to victory, offering direction, clear vision and motivation. 🏏 Mental Toughness: Resilience and focus under pressure are essential for success. 🏏 Continual Improvement: Strive for growth, learning from every experience. 🏏 Celebrate Small Wins: Recognizing victories, no matter how small, boosts morale. India’s win state that leadership, attitude, passion, discipline, determination, teamwork are essential qualities for success ... on and off the field!!! #SuccessMantras #Teamwork #Leadership

Champions are made not in the limelight but in the shadows of practice. Take the recent example of R. Ashwin, India's star spinner. For the past year, he wasn't a regular in the playing XI, sitting on the bench. But yesterday, in the Test match against Bangladesh, he delivered a masterclass—scoring a century with the bat and taking 6 wickets with the ball. What was Ashwin doing during that time off the field? He was practicing, refining his craft. His preparation behind the scenes was the key to his outstanding performance when it truly mattered. This is a powerful lesson not just in sports but in our professional lives too. Success is not an overnight achievement; it’s the result of constant, focused effort when no one is watching. In #sales, the process is no different. You can aim to become a Sales Director or reach the top in any field, but to truly excel, you must embrace the grind—day in, day out. The wins you see in public are the result of countless hours spent learning, improving, and mastering the fundamentals. 📌Love the process, trust the practice, and the results will follow. #success #process #motivation #leadership #cricket

The End of an Era. 2 Captains. 10 Trophies. But, this change has created the hardest jobs in cricket for 2 people… Yesterday was a bittersweet moment. No longer will we see the most successful IPL captains lead their men in yellow and blue. We will miss Dhoni, for his ice cool calm and strategic brilliance. And, Rohit’s outstanding man management skills. The hardest job (arguably) in cricket will be for the new captains - Hardik Pandya and Rituraj Gaikwad. They inherit the expectation of success. And, it’s not like the predecessors have retired. They now have to captain the most successful captains ever. It’s not easy for either of the parties. If Dhoni sees Rituraj going wrong - should he step in and stop the mistake. How much should Hardik lean on Rohit and how much should he do independently? This season is about walking on a tightrope. And, it needs to be managed with care and precision because it can go either way. I’d say it’s almost like a founder selling their equity in a company but staying for the handover period 😂 . You want to ensure your legacy is intact but, you have to give the new leader their own space to implement a new way forward. The onus lies with the management, the 4 individuals and the fans (to give them some space). As with every season of the IPL - there’s a story within a story. It's carnival but there’s also big business and crunch time for marketers. It’s my favorite time of the year. And, as always I’ll be sharing parallels and corollaries here. Let’s go MI 🏏! Who do you support? #ipl #leadership #cricket #india

The current discourse around Rohit Sharma & Hardik Pandya’s captaincy situation quite fascinating. Leadership changes in sports teams, especially as emotionally charged as cricket in India, are always under scrutiny. It’s noteworthy that in cricket, legends like Sachin Dhoni Kohli, and Sourav often had the autonomy to decide the timing of their transitions. These smooth transitions are crucial as they respect the legacy of the players who have significantly contributed to their teams and the sport at large. In Rohit’s case, being placed in a similar echelon, one would expect a similar level of deference towards his decisions about leadership roles. While it’s speculative to discuss corporate strategies and non-auction player acquisitions, it’s generally accepted that such high-stake moves in sports globally involve significant financial considerations and certain agreements. These elements can indeed influence team dynamics and decision-making processes. However, as fans and observers, our focus might be best placed on supporting the players & respecting the decisions made by the management, hoping they are in the best interest of the team’s future. It’s important to remember that both Rohit and Hardik are exceptional players.

India's BGT Dream Shattered: More Than Just a Loss? Remember that feeling when you're this close to winning, but the pressure gets so intense you can practically taste it? That's what happened to India today. 💔 As a die-hard cricket fan, I was glued to the screen for the 4th Test. We saw it all: Rohit Sharma struggling, Virat Kohli's off stump ball problem, the batting lineup crumbling like a cookie, and our bowlers (except for the magnificent Bumrah) getting hammered. But here's the thing: those were just symptoms. The real disease? The crushing weight of expectations. This was India's do-or-die match. Lose, and the World Test Championship Final slips away. The tension was thicker than Delhi smog! And sadly, our boys couldn't handle it. Yes, we witnessed some classic cricket moments—fiery spells, fighting knocks, and nail-biting catches. But ultimately, it was a heartbreaking end to a thrilling match. Picture this: the stadium falls silent, the Aussie celebrations erupt, and Indian fans around the world collectively groan. Fade to black. What can we learn from this? - Pressure is a beast: Whether you're facing a crucial business deal or a career-defining presentation, pressure can make or break you. - Stay cool under fire: Learn to manage stress and keep your emotions in check when the stakes are high. - Don't let fear paralyze you: Embrace challenges and take risks, even when the possibility of failure looms large. - Build a strong support system: Surround yourself with people who believe in you and can help you through tough times. Let's not just mourn this loss. Let's learn from it! Share your own experiences with handling pressure in the comments below. And to my fellow Indian cricket fans, chin up! There's always the next match. 😉 #BGT #INDvsAUS #cricket #pressure #motivation #nevergiveup #entrepreneurship #lifelessons

Are farewells important? Do they give us closure? More importantly do they give the cricketers closure - their families? Is the farewell match a way for the cricket community to thank a cricketer? Who should be awarded a farewell? On what merit? What makes a player earn the right to be given a farewell? A great player? Who is a great player? Well, Sachin Tendulkar just didn’t get a farewell match - he got a farewell series His farewell match was in Wankhede, Mumbai, his home ground, his home city. The farewell and speeches seemed to last longer than the match itself. Before lunch on the third day India had beaten West Indies. It was mind blowing. That Test. It was all about Sachin yes, but it was also all about his fans. You and me. Hell it was his 200th Test. And the latter part of his Test career dragged - but he was Tendulkar and this was a spectacle and Indian cricket loves spectacles - but very few are treated to such spectacles Who decides? What happens? Who builds these players? Who controls the narrative? Is the narrative different from what actually happens? Was Ashwin’s narrative different from what he really was as a cricketer How and why was the narrative allowed to make Ashwin any lesser than any great Indian player - and why was this allowed to happen Why didn’t the BCCi orchestrate a Chepauk farewell for Ravichandran Ashwin But again - are farewells important - and if so, how come so many greats don’t get one Who walks the line - who is a part of the Indian cricketing economy - who is the face? Who is more a face of Indian cricket than an Indian cricketer? Was Ashwin a lesser face of Indian cricket than Ashwin the cricketer Why was this allowed to happen? Who's responsible? But, are farewells important? Was Ashwin not important enough?

🏏 A Crushing Defeat for India in the 4th Test😵💫 December 30, 2024, will be a tough day for Indian cricket fans to forget. India suffered a humiliating defeat against Australia in the 4th Test, ending the series on a disappointing note. The Indian batting lineup, once again, crumbled under pressure. 🌩️ Despite having world-class talent, the team seemed completely out of sync—careless shot selections, lack of intent, and failure to capitalize on key moments proved costly. 😔 Australia, on the other hand, displayed clinical precision. Their bowlers exploited every weakness, and their batters showed resilience and aggression—qualities India lacked in this match. While defeats are part of the game, this loss highlights deep flaws in India's approach. Is it time to rethink strategies? Reassess leadership? Or even reevaluate the squad's mindset? 🤔 Cricket is about adapting and learning from failures. Let's hope this series serves as a wake-up call for Team India to regroup, refocus, and come back stronger. 💪 What are your thoughts on this loss and India's performance? Let's discuss. 👇