How to Captain a Local Cricket Team

To captain a local cricket team you need to be equipped with enthusiasm for the sport and your role as the captain as well as experience on the pitch. Pick your winning team and coach them every step of the way to fulfill your role as a winning captain.

Instructions

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      Select your team from the people that volunteer. You need a variety of skills for different positions, such as accomplished fielders and good bowlers and batsmen. If your local team is community oriented, involve a variety of age groups and positions.

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      Have a team meeting and explain all the rules of the game in detail. Encourage all team members to ask questions for points they don't understand. Play a demonstration game and watch each player for strengths and weaknesses. Designate preliminary positions for everyone based on their performances.

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      Make a timetable for your team matches and practice at a time when the most people will be available. Depending on your skill level, you may compete against other regional teams, so plan in advance for inter-team matches.

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      Organize all the uniforms and equipment that your team needs. Either collect donations for uniforms or use your club treasury. If your local team is very informal, tell all your teammates to wear white. Get hold of all the equipment you need including wickets, bats and appropriate padding.

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      Create a team plan for the game, detailed for each inning. As your team gets more practice together, modify your game plans and use suggestions from your team to improve the game.

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      Treat all members of your team equally and take the responsibility of all failure yourself without blaming other individuals. Coach weaker members separately and enlist the help of your other stronger teammates to keep everyone involved.