NEIL MANTHORP: Nothing compares to playing in a World Cup, especially not a fistful of dollars
The T20 global circuit is a lonely affair for a team sport showered with comforts at the top
Professional sportsmen and women have regretted not “soaking in” the atmosphere and occasion of some of their finest hours. What should have been moments to savour for the rest of their lives disappear in the blink of an eye as they become wrapped up in the details of the competition and their own performance.
Many a debut has been described as a blur in the years afterwards and those same sportspeople tell the youngsters to “enjoy the moment” in the years after, but it seldom helps. You reach the top of your chosen sport by being focused and disciplined. It’s hard to suddenly start smelling the roses along the way and appreciating the crowd...
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