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The cricket bat has undergone a huge scientific evolution in its quality. The modern bat aids big hitting and contributes to big totals. But, lofty hitting is not just about the quality of the bat; a lot depends on the skill, practice, innovation, mental clarity, hand-eye coordination, and self-belief. Listen to the full episodeRead the `Handbook of cricket psychology' to get better mentally.Background soundtrack taken from YOUTUBE Audio library.Track: Pong the atmosphere. Artist: Dan `Lebo' Lebowitz.

This episode concerns a radio conversation on AIR Bengaluru FM 101.3 Kannada Kamanabillu program on different aspects of sports and cricket psychology and what our newly released book, HANDBOOK OF CRICKET, has to convey to the listeners, including its content and benefits.This book is available on Amazon and Flipkart online and also on Amazon.com. The E-Book version is also available for online purchase.

Ravichandran Ashwin shocked cricket fans in India and the world by announcing his retirement from International cricket on December 18, 2024. He played for almost 15 long years for the country and has distinguished Indian cricket. He was a quality off-spinner who claimed 537 test wickets. Batting was his first love before he turned to develop as an off-spinner. He has to his name six test centuries, which is no mean achievement at all. He also served the country with distinction in the One Day Internationals and T-20 formats. But his sudden retirement mid-way through the ongoing test series between India and Australia has raised many eyebrows. Come, let's explore what could be the reasons for his abrupt departure from International cricket.The background soundtracks for this episode have been taken from:1. Applause sound from PIXABAY2. `GOING HOME' by THE SURROUNDINGS - YOUTUBE LIBRARY

The Indian men's cricket team after a sensational run of 10 wins - fumbled in the finals losing to now 6 times ODI champs Australia. India has been showing a dismal trend of losing in the knock out's of ICC tournaments. For a deeper analysis listen to this podcast episode. Back ground track taken from: YOUTUBE AUDIO LIBRARY Album: For time to disappear : go by the ocean by RYAN Mc CAFFREY

Check out my latest episode! This episode is dedicated to the Afghanistan cricket team who had a fantastic ICC ODI WORLD CUP. Back ground music track taken from YOUTUBE Audio Library Album credits: RAAG PAHADI by Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina & Bivakar Chaudhuri

Mental toughness is one of the important requisities of sporting success. It is of little use if you are tall, well built, strong and skilled: but you give up mentally, unable to bear the pressure and challenges of competition. it was said earlier that mentally tough people were born but the modern day research says- with mental training. they can be made. You can improve on your mental toughness by practicing the suggestions given by experts. But your own life can teach you how to get tough mentally. This episode explores the everyday practices that makes one mentally tough. Audio track- the movement of India by Aakash Gandhi. Courtesy: you Tube Library

Mr SUHAS SHASTRY is a solo biker from Bengaluru India, He now works and lives in Michigan USA. He rode across from Artic Ocean to the Antartic Ocean in 2019-2020. This adventorous journey took him through 15 countries starting from USA, Canada, central America, south America and ending with Argentina. He travelled 24000 miles and took 6 months to complete the tour.This episode is a detailed conversation about his experiences while on the thrilling bike tour.This is the PART B of the episode.Back ground music track taken from YOUTUBE LIBRARY - SAVIOR- TELECASTED Don't forget to log in to Suhas Shastry's YOUTUBE channel https://DualSpiritAdventures to take a glimpse of the various pics and videos of the entire solo bike ride.

Mr SUHAS SHASTRY is a solo biker from Bengaluru India, He now works and lives in Michigan USA. He rode across from Artic Ocean to the Antartic Ocean in 2019-2020. This adventorous journey took him through 15 countries starting from USA, Canada, central America, south America and ending with Argentina. He travelled 24000 miles and took 6 months to complete the tour. This episode is a detailed conversation about his experiences while on the thrilling bike tour. This is the PART A of the episode. Back ground sound is taken from PIXABAY. Don't forget to log in to Suhas Shastry's YOUTUBE channel https://DualSpiritAdventures to take a glimpse of the various pics and videos of the entire solo bike ride.

Choking is a phenomenon that most performers go through at sometime or the other in their lives. It's very common among athletes. It is a dreadful thing to happen when you least want it to. When your brain freezes during choking you look dazed not knowing what is happening. You consciously control the process and look like a novice. In this episode we are focusing on golfers who choked on the big stage. Sit back and listen to this episode to learn a thing or two, so that you yourself won't choke when you are about to give a speech, a presentation or while participating in the finals of a big tournament. Background track- Little Samba by Quincas Moreira Background sound effects taken from Freesound, Pixabay and Mixkit

Check out my latest episode NO 128- The TIGER is the national animal of India. India is the home of tigers in the wild. Tiger is the biggest of all the carniverous cats in the wild. It is a magnificient creation of GOD. It is very attractive with its orange, golden yellow shiny skin, black & white stripes. It's a ferocious predator with a huge head, wide jaws, long canines, long claws & with an enormous bite force. It's solitary and elusive- this makes it the most sought after predator in the wild. The sight of the tiger is so captivating that one sighting will make you go back to the forest for more. listen to this thrilling episode on Tiger sightings that will cause goose bumps in you. Sit back and enjoy listening. .

The era of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic has been the one that has stolen the minds and hearts of billions of tennis fans and enthralled them no end. They were so good that they are referred to as the G.O.A.T s- the greatest of all time. Roger has retired and RAFA is close to it-but Novak at 35 is still fighting fit and reigns terror on the hapless players. He still has couple of years of tennis and would end up as the super G.O.A.T - the best among the BIG-3.What makes them so great? what are the secrets to their success? What makes Novak Djokovic Invincible?listen to this episode to know about these and more.Background music- PIXABAYTrack- Wake up to the renaissance -135540Artist- AUDIO COFFEE

OFF ROAD DIRT TRACK RACING is a dangerous motor sport fraught with risks. C.S.SANTHOSH from India is a torch bearer in off road bike racing. He has won every off road bike race in India. He has set a legacy for many aspiring riders to follow. C S Santhosh has taken part in 7 DAKAR races and finished in three. But in his 2021 DAKAR rally, he suffered a near fatal crash and a head injury, that has laid him low since. After his rehabilitation and recovery Santhosh has begun riding gradually to rediscover his lost passion. But he is fighting fit and vow's to comeback. He dreams of participationg at The DAKAR's 2024. Listen to this inspirational story. Backgroud sound effect is taken from PIXABAY Sound Effect from Pixabay

Climbing the Mount Everest is said to be mountainous and not many have achieved this onerous task except a few. You may be surprised to know three blind men have scaled the Mount Everest. Climbing such altitudes is said to involve huge physical effort. In fact it's more mental than physical. Even in our daily lives we may have to surmount many peaks and mountains within us : these are nothing but the challenges we face, the doubts, fears and negativity we overcome. But we tend to be weighed down by the magnitude of the challenge and give up. The able bodied people can draw inspiration from blind mountaineers and adventurists on how to succeed despite all the setbacks, mishaps, adversities they face. Background music is taken from YOU TUBE AUDIO LIBRARY TRACK- AZTEC EMPIRE ARTIST- JIMENA CONTRERAS Applause sound effect by SFX

Check out my latest episode! This episode is about former tennis professional Brad Gilbert and the book- Winning Ugly- mental warfare in tennis, lessons from a master : he co-authored with Steve Jamison. He was a genius at exploiting his opponents weaknesses and plotting their downfall accordingly. He was a master at mental strategies and tactics. He beat every big player during his time and earned a lot of prize money. People called his winning methods as Winning ugly. He was very shrewd analytically and utilized the powers of the mind to the core.Background track- Read All Over by Nathan Moore - taken from the YOUTUBE Audio library. Back ground sound - Applause crowd taken from SFX

You have chosen a sports career and you have a big picture of what you wish to become ultimately- that's your long term goal- your dream. But life is not a bed of roses, you will be challenged in your journey to your ultimate destination. You may face adversities, setbacks along the way- but you need to hold on your dream no matter what. The background audio track is chosen from YOU TUBE AUDIO LIBRARY Track- Your LoveArtist: Yung logos

Check out my latest episode!The #QATAR Worldcup #football has sprung up many surprises. Big teams have taken the exit route contrary to expectations. Efforts of the fancied teams and super stars have been pipped at the post. it's an even playing field out there. There is still semifinals & the finals yet to be played. However great the team or the player may be their expectations may be thwarted. There is the hand of GOD at play & destiny has its final say. Listen to this episode.Background track is taken from the YOUTUBE LIBRARY. Track: LITTLE SAMBA ARTIST: QUINCAS MOREIRA

Check out my latest episode! #QATAR is a small country & everyone questioned its ability to hold a mega sports event as big as the #football #worldcup. QATAR has proved its detractors wrong. Not only has the world cup been successful- it has been exciting & thrilling.Many small teams have turned giant killers & upset big teams. This episode is a conversation with two professional football players on how the WC has un folded.The background track is taken from YOUTUBE AUDIO LIBRARYTrack- GIRASOLArtist- QUINCAS MOREIRA

Check out my latest episode! #QATAR is a small country & everyone questioned its ability to hold a mega sports event as big as the #football #worldcup. QATAR has proved its detractors wrong. Not only has the world cup been successful- it has been exciting & thrilling.Many small teams have turned giant killers & upset big teams. This episode is a conversation with two professional football players on how the WC has un folded.The background track is taken from YOUTUBE AUDIO LIBRARY Track- GIRASOL Artist- QUINCAS MOREIRA

Check out my latest episode! Batting in cricket has undergone a serious evolution. In the shorter formats team's are making huge totals. Batsmen have set a trend in hitting big shots. This episode explores the reasons behind this phenomenon. This episode also contains views by some of the experts in the field. Listen to find out more.Back ground track is taken from the YOU TUBE AUDIO LIBRARYTrack: Dove DoveArtist: QUINCAS MOREIRA

Check out my latest episode! The American's had a 132 year winning streak since 1851- before the Australians dethroned them in 1983. This yacht race is reckoned as ``the Greatest race of the century.'' listen to this episode to known more of this great race.Background music is taken from the You tube Audio library.Track: MULHOLLANDArtist: KING CANYON

Check out my latest episode! FOOTBALL, though a team sport, becomes an individual game when the ball is with a player. The team's fortunes rests on what the individual players do when they have possession of the ball. Listen to this episode.The back ground track is picked form the youtube library. Track- VISHNU Artist : Patrick Patrikios

High expectations, pressure & overthinking causes mental meltdown in athletes. It is known as CHOKING. In the history of competitive sports many elite athletes and teams have CHOKED Check out my latest episode! to know more about CHOKING.Back ground music is taken from PIXABAY ROYALTY FREE MUSIC Track- She know the ticket 11579Artist- Brentin Davis.

Football is considered a tough physical sport- a strong body aided by football skills are thought to be the requisities to be a good footballer. But, it is not true- footbal is as mental as it is physical like any other sport. To find out-listen to this episode. Background music track is taken from ` Youtube audio library.' Track- India fuse. Artist: French fuse.

Check out my latest episode! KAPIL DEV India's cricketing legend spoke lightly about PRESSURE & MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES recently. His insensitive comments took the social media by storm. The modern day cricketers face lots of pressure, expectations and mental health issues. what is the difference with the bygone era and why the present cricketers are under pressure- listen to this episode to find out. I have taken the opinion of some cricket experts on this issue.Background music is taken from the YOUTUBE AUDIO LibraryTrack- Anomalous Hedges Artist: Mini Vandals

Episode No 113- Many thought the secret of the success of the East / West African & Afro American runners was in their genes- they were proved wrong. Listen to this Podcast episode to find out the truth. The background music for this episode is picked from the YOUTUBE audio Library. Track- ''Under the Wire'' Artist- The mini Vandals.

All of you know that mental toughness is one of the requisites of sporting success. But, some differ by calling mentally tough people as psychpaths. It's because they believe the qualities that makes the mentally tough are the qualites of a psychopath Would you believe it? Listen to this podcast episode before you make pour judgement.Background music track- `` Natural light'- `ambient: by artist Chris Haugen is taken from the you tube Music library

Check out my latest episode! Roger Federer has just retired from competitive tennis. He was truly a great athlete & one of the greats of the game of tennis. This inevitable happening now stares at his million fans- it has left them shocked and sad. Roger federer will be missed & this feeling is hard to fathom. Roger we love you.Background music '' Read all over'' is by Nathan Moore Courtesy: Youtube audio library

Check out my latest episode! Manchester United is one of the most celebrated football clubs in European leagues. But the great club is on a decline since the exit of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. I spoke to three die-hard fans of united- Mr Ranveer Gurjer, Mr Anand Sindhu & Mr Avinash on this issue. i bring to you a detailed conversation and analysis about the current state of affairs in MUtd. listen to this episode find out.

Check out my latest episode! The Indian women cricket is known to buckle under pressure on the big stage. To assist them to hold their nerves and perform under pressure- the services of a mental conditioning coach for the women's team is the need of the hour. Why? listen to this episode. Music by BrentinDavis from Pixabay

Check out my latest episode!Achanta Sharath Kamal has been the torch bearer of Indian table tennis for many years. Two decades of exemplary table tennis & records created is unparalleled in the history of the game in the country. The highlight of this episode is the appreciation coming from many players, coaches & sports journalists.Audio File URL:http://pixabay.com/music/suspense-cancion-triste-1502/

Check out my latest episode! It has become a common practice in India that some athletes insist on PERSONAL COACHES to be accredited as official coaches for important competitions like the olympics, commonwealth games etc. This vexed issue has become a headache for the sports ministry. Listen to Mr Manmeet Singh giondi former SAI/ sports ministry officer speak on this issue. Music by BrentinDavis from Pixabay

Check out my latest episode! Anderson peters won the gold medal at the world athletics championships @ Eugene OREGON USA. He is stated to be in a flow as he threw effortlessly. His three throws were over 90 meters. listen to this episode what is FLOW or ZONE all about.The background music used in this episode is from ``warzone- anno domini beats''

Check out my latest episode! Virat kohli is going through a lean patch. He hasn't scored a century in the last three years. The question on everyone's lips is- when is Virat going to bounce back? Listen to this episode to know more. Thanks for your continued support to winning edge talks podcast.

Check out my latest episode! Virat Kohli world's premier batsman and India's pride, is not in the best of his form. While former cricketers and number of critics are questioning his place in the side many have come out in support of him saying ` Virat is going through a bad phase & it is a matter before he re-discovers his touch. He is too good a player to be dropped when he has couple of years of cricket left in him. What do you think? Listen to this episode in KANNADA LANGUAGE to analyze more of the situation Virat is going through.

Check out my latest episode! Nick Kyrgios is a highly talented yet hot tempered tennis player. His on court behavior has let him down. People call him a wasted talent. The key to success in any sport is good character, temperament and emotional intelligence. Nick has realized this and is showing signs of change. Can we hope to see a different NICK in the future. Fingers crossed. Listen to this episode to know more.

Check out my latest episode! Do you know AIFF hired an ASTRO firm to help the fortunes of the men's Indian football team. Did it work? Does astrology help in improving sporting performance & successListen to this episode to find out

A conversation between senior sports journalist Mr Kalyan Ashok & Sports psychology coach M N Vishwanath on what is sports psychology & how effective is its application.

Check out my latest episode!Episode 100 CONVERSATION WITH DAVID CHARLTON SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST United KingdomDear listeners of winning edge talks podcast this is my 100th episode & I thank you all for your encouragement & support that has helped me reach there.

IPL MEGA AUCTION 2022 RCB's chances in 2022 PODCAST IN KANNADA

Check out my latest episode!The mega auction 2022 just got over on 13th February. listen to this podcast episode to know what are the chances for RCB in this 15 th edition of the India Premier league.

Naomi Osaka is a talented tennis player who has won 4 grand slams. Of late she has been off color. She has become a victim of mental health issues. Her game has suffered and her world rankings have slipped to 85. She is known to be suffering from depression & anxiety. She has always placed heavy expectations on herself. The good news is she has admitted that she wants to enjoy her game on the tennis court irrespective of the results. listen to this episode to find out how pressure, anxiety and nervousness affected her performance and what could she have done to handle it better.

India's tennis queen Sania Mirza has announced her retirement. To reminisce about her past glory Sports psychology coach Vishwanath is in conversation with former chief of sports bureau The Hindu - Mr Kalyan Ashok

Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world & has been a successful captain for India. But, he had to relinquish the captaincy from all formats of the game when the team needed him to continue as a skipper. What led to this situation? Was it voluntary or was he forced out- listen to the episode to know more.

Sports are competitive and stressful these days. Athletes choose sports as a profession and have dreams of making it big. And if they don't fulfill their goals and expectations they end up feeling dejected, frustrated and disappointed. They lose their hope completely and don't hesitate to end their lives. All the stake holders are sitting up to take notice. What can the system do to put an end to this alarming situation? Listen to this podcast to know more.

Novak Djokovic vaccination drama finally comes to a close as the Aussie government declines his participation due to his vaccine hesitancy Sports psychology coach & sports mental performance analyst Vishwanath is in conversation with Senior Sports journalist & sports editor Mr Kalyan Ashok on the subject

Dear friends nothing can be achieved without mental discipline. So stay disciplined to stay away from distractions, temptations & erratic life styles. Discipline is need to be focused on what is important and avoiding what is not.

Emma Raducanu created a sensation by winning the U S Open at the age of 18, but she lost early in the next two tournaments. Why did this happen? What has she to do in the future? listen to know more. This is Vishwanath from Winning edge talks podcast

एम एस धोनी भारतीय क्रिकेट मेंटर

M. S. Dhoni has been appointed as the Indian cricket mentor for the T- 20 World cup beginning 24 the October 2021. The aura around him and his presence in the dressing room expected to be the X-factor in India's chances of winning the WC.

``YENIGHA - YENAIYITHU'' [ SO WHAT-WHAT IF] Kreeda patugale othada, athanka aadhaga, hedarike bandare - ee reethiyagi nimma manassige prashne keluvudu olleyadu

Listen to this episode made in Hindi Dear athletes learn to say- SO WHAT? WHAT IF? to reduce the pressure, anxiety and desperation to succeed.