The Power of Motivation

Motivation is the catalyst that drives us toward greatness. It works hand in hand with setbacks one often makes no sense without the other.

🔁 So, how does it work?

It begins with a single step forward. A step that acknowledges you're more than your current situation, one that isn't swayed by external validation good or bad but comes from within. From a place that knows you: you.

To illustrate, here are three powerful cricketing stories where motivation unlocked greatness beyond what the world could ever imagine.

Hardik Pandya – The Booing Saga

When Hardik Pandya was named MI captain:

⏩MI fans were furious.

⏩GT fans felt betrayed.

⏩And many were just eager to see a star fall.

What did Hardik do? Patience.

He endured the booing, the criticism, and the mental toll of an entire nation turning against him. Only a few can bear that kind of pressure.

But he waited... and rose.
He became the missing piece that helped India win the T20 World Cup.

His iconic walk with the World Cup trophy at Mumbai Airport and the Wankhede ovation reminded everyone:

"It's never the end unless you choose to believe it is."

Shreyas Iyer – Not Getting His Due

Dropped from:

⏩ Central contract

⏩ Test squad

⏩ ODI team consideration

⏩ And barely acknowledged by KKR

Yet, he rose above it all. Confidence was his weapon. Shreyas stood tall in pressure moments and carried India to Champions Trophy 2025 glory, owning the once-cursed No.4 spot.

Today, he's:

⏩ Leading Punjab Kings in IPL

⏩ Bought for ₹26.75 crore not for potential, but for performance

⏩ Still unbeaten with scores of 97 and 54*

Shardul Thakur – The Auction Snub

Ignored at the auction, written off by experts:

"The team has moved on" – said Gautam Gambhir

But Shardul didn't flinch. Self-belief powered him.

With his international and IPL future in doubt, he:

⏩ Scored two fighting centuries for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy vs J&K

⏩ Returned to IPL as a replacement and delivered with a 4-fer and a 2-fer

⏩ He reminded everyone why he's called: Lord Shardul – The Man of Steel.

Motivation isn't about flashy speeches or viral quotes. It's about holding your ground when everything seems against you and still choosing to rise. Because those who believe, find a way. Always.