The former India batsman said that mobile phones and social media are the reason why the new players are not shy of celebrating their wickets. Team India will now gear up to participate in Asia Cup 2025. The continental tournament is scheduled to begin on September 9
Mohammad Kaif (Pic: File Pic)
Former Team India player Mohammad Kaif opened up on the players' celebrations, stating that the current players know when the camera is on them and how they will celebrate.
"Back in the day, when I played for India, we never planned celebrations, nor were we even aware if a camera was recording a specific moment that would be replayed multiple times. We were straightforward. But nowadays, players know exactly when the camera will be on them and how they will celebrate," said Kaif, while speaking on 'Cheeky Singles’.
He also said that mobile phones and social media are the reason new players are not shy of celebrating their wickets.
"The awareness has increased. The main reason for this is mobile phones and social media. Today, highlights are everywhere on social media. That’s a big change and new players are not holding back (while celebrating)," he added.
The former cricketer then pointed out that the current group of players have become more professional as they spend more time on phones, rather than interacting with their teammates.
"Now players have become more professional. I was a coach in the IPL, and I noticed players would finish practice and head straight to their hotel rooms, either spending time on their phones, watching movies, or playing games," said the 44-year-old.
"But when we played, we spent a lot of time together during practice. Nowadays, there are cars ready for players so that they can leave after they are done with practice. In our time, we would always leave together. Even Sachin Tendulkar, after finishing his batting and fielding drills, he would wait for the last player and say, ‘Finish practice first, then we’ll go together," he added.
Team India will now gear up to participate in the Asia Cup 2025. The continental tournament is scheduled to begin on September 9.
The "Men in Blue" will begin their campaign by playing their first match against the UAE on September 10 at the Dubai International Stadium. The mega clash between the arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is scheduled to be played on September 14 at the same venue.
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