Do you all think that our media in India affect our team's performance?

Question

Look at STAR news. They go all over the country to find who was the player responsible for the losing of match and create anger among the people even more. News channels are there even during the practice sessions. Look at australia! If you all remember during the world cup when Nathan bracken(Australian cricketer) was interviewing Glenn Mc grath alongwith australian journalists there were only four of them(aus journalists). But look at us. We have around 20 microphones during the captain's press conference. What all of you think.

Answer 1

I fully agree with you on this. The media has succeeded in creating an enviroment which looks more intimidating than even Don Bradman's 1948 "Invincibles".
The cricketers are already under a huge pressure trying to cope with the best teams and really doesn't want more & more "beamers" getting bowled at them.

While appreciating the media on it's worthwhile contribution towards this beautiful game, they must be reminded that their paparazzi type attitude really really does hurt it too .

Answer 2

Absolutely. The TV stations should be given only ten minutes to comments at the close of each day. They are crapping a lot through their so called experts. The biggest joke is Sunil Gavaskar.

Answer 3

Our Indian Team is a political and Area wise team the mgmt has no view of real view about the players performance

Answer 4

I fully agree with you. Media is to certain extent are responsible for the poor performance of Indian team.

Answer 5

BCCI and officials are more responsible than anyone else in deteriorating performance.

Answer 6

yes media gives them more stress and pressure for their pleasure

Answer 7

yes