International cricket is catalytic in ensuring that the non-regular venues join mainstream cricket quickly. Though it is played in more than 50 regular venues, obscure centres allow the regional development of cricket. Other than that I think the impact is limited. Because there is a humongous amount of media glare. Even small news is built-up to be a controversy these days.
Cricketers are mortals and they show individual traits in the way they handle pressure situations.
Every player has a different psychological make-up, and this is manifested in his actions. You cannot compare a Steve Waugh with a Saurav in either mannerisms or behaviour. As an Indian, undoubtedly the World Cup Finals in 1983. The other would probably be Ian Botham s Ashes the game revived cricket in England after they beat the Aussies at Headingly. I do not agree with the decision as it means that the Indian cricket fans miss out on exciting cricket encounters.