📍 THE WEEK’S RADAR

• ⚖️ Stokes vs Jadeja: Who is the ultimate test all-rounder?

• 💥 Buttler on striking big: Swing, intent, and bat speed — teach your players how to clear the ropes with purpose.

• 🏃‍♂️ Fix your running between wickets: Why most players run wrong — and how to coach it right.

• 🧠 Sinner’s mindset win: From heartbreak to Wimbledon — a masterclass in learning from losses.

• 📈 Job market watch: A great moment to scan the horizon.

FROM THE ANALYSIS BOX

Jadeja vs Stokes: Who Rules Test Cricket As The Ultimate All-Rounder?

As the England–India series kicks off, the Jadeja vs Stokes comparison reminds coaches that not all all-rounders function the same — and that matters in how we design roles, sessions, and expectations.

Stokes offers match-turning explosiveness with the bat — 6,700+ Test runs, 13 hundreds, and a reputation for thriving under pressure. Jadeja, with fewer runs (3,370) but a near-identical average (34.74 vs Stokes' 35.41), delivers controlled tempo, smart run management, and reliability lower down the order.

With the ball, the contrast sharpens. Jadeja’s left-arm spin has brought 323 wickets at an elite 24.14 average — his ability to control run rate, build pressure, and strike when the game slows is unmatched. Stokes, while capable of impactful spells, averages 32.15 with 213 wickets and is used more as a momentum disruptor than a controller.

Both players succeed because they understand when to influence the game and how. Stokes brings emotional volatility and clutch brilliance. Jadeja offers repeatability, control, and durability — especially across long spells or wearing pitches.

THE SCIENCE OF SKILL

💥 Want to Strike The Ball Like Buttler?

In this exclusive tutorial, Jos Buttler breaks down how to generate serious power at the crease — from footwork and swing mechanics to bat speed and mindset. Whether you're a coach or a player, learn the key principles behind clearing the ropes more often.

COACH’S CORNER

FIX Your Running Between the Wickets NOW to SCORE MORE RUNS

Running between the wickets is one of the most overlooked skills in cricket—but it’s also one of the easiest ways to score more runs and win more matches.

In this video, James Breese breaks down the exact mechanics, tactics, and mindset that separate average runners from elite ones. Whether you're a batter looking to improve your fitness, speed, or game awareness, this is your shortcut to smarter, faster, more efficient running between the wickets.

• ✅ Backed by real match scenarios and performance data

• ✅ Learn why most players run the wrong way—and how to fix it

• ✅ Practical tips you can apply immediately in your next game

BETWEEN THE EARS

The Power of Reflection in Coaching & Performance

Elite performance isn’t just shaped in the nets or the gym — it’s forged in the mind. Dr. Tom Seabury, a leading voice in sport psychology, shares a compelling story of resilience and mental recalibration: After losing a heart-breaking five-setter at Roland Garros, Jannik Sinner could’ve spiraled. Instead, he paused, reflected, and returned — not with doubt, but with purpose.

Just a month later, against the same opponent and under the same pressure, he lifted the Wimbledon trophy.

The takeaway for coaches? The mental side of the game — the ability to reflect, process, and reset — is just as critical as technique or tactics. Whether you're guiding a young cricketer through a tough spell or helping a pro sharpen their edge, embedding structured reflection into your coaching can be the game-changer.

It’s not just about bouncing back — it’s about bouncing forward.

📖 Read Dr. Seabury’s full insight here.

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