Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare the team cohesion among batsmen and spin bowlers were participated in the 2012 Buck Cricket Tournament was conducted by YMCA College of physical education, Chennai. The study was administered on 20 batsmen and 20 spin bowlers in the age group of 18 to 25 and completed the Group environment questionnaire (Carron, A.V et., al. 1985). Batsmen have an average to moderate skill in Team Cohesion and Spin bowlers need more time is required to spend in the team cohesion. The obtain T ratio value on the score of team cohesion 1.235 was lower than the required table value of 2.024, which proved that there was no significant difference on team cohesion among batsmen and spin bowlers in cricket. Finally batsmen have dominated more team cohesion than the spin bowlers.

Keywords

Team Cohesion, Cricket, Spin bowlers, Batsmen,

References

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