Author(s): Ankit Shukla and Dr. Vijay Francis Peter

Abstract:
The present study aims to make an assessment and analysis of the factors that were accountable for the effective sporting career of Padma Shri Bishan Singh Bedi with specific reference to his cricket career, performance and achievements. The scholar gathered the evidence about Bishan Singh Bedi from the subject himself, family members, friends and teammates through consultation. The investigator also acquired evidence about him from all promising written sources existing. For the collection of data an opinion rating questionnaire was constructed by the scholar consisting of 80 questions and some of the standard psychological tests has also been conducted to know all the aspects of personality, mental toughness, self-confidence etc. of Bishan Singh Bedi. The findings of the study were with regards to social psychological traits, Bishan Singh Bedi is friendly and cooperative, source of inspiration, role model for players, faith in team members, adopted democratic approach, motivates to young players and sometime affected by criticism for his boldly statements. The above mentioned social and psychological traits are also due to heredity and environment. The way one observe others specially his family members and close friends, the same qualities are usually inculcated. Thus, Bishan Singh Bedi also acquired the social and psychological qualities which played a significant role in shaping his career in cricket.

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