Author(s): Suchitra Senapati, Mahima Sharma, Pankaj Kumar and Baljinder Singh Bal

Abstract:

Aim: The aim of study was to compare the levels of emotional intelligence among cricket players participating at district, state, and national levels, and to investigate whether significant differences exist in emotional intelligence across these competitive tiers.

Subjects: A total of 45 male cricket players, aged between 18 and 25 years, were selected for participation in this study. The participants were evenly divided into three groups based on their level of play: Group A consisted of district-level players (N1 = 15), Group B comprised state-level players (N2 = 15), and Group C included national-level players (N3 = 15). The psychological variables examined in this research focused on aspects of emotional intelligence, specifically: understanding emotions, understanding motivation, empathy, and handling relationships.

Statistical analysis: One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA):Utilized to assess the emotional intelligence among district, state and national level cricket players. SPSS 27: All calculations and statistical evaluations were conducted using SPSS 27. The significance level for hypothesis testing was set at 0. 05.

Results: The one-way ANOVA results for Understanding Emotions indicate significant difference among District, State and National level Cricket players (F = 19.171, p =.000). For Understanding Motivation indicate significant difference among District, State and National level Cricket players (F = 16.421, p =.000). For Empathy indicate significant difference among District, State and National level Cricket players (F =16.421, p =.000). For Handling Relations indicate significant difference among District, State and National level Cricket players (F = 13.662, p =.000). For Emotional Intelligence indicate significant difference among District, State and National level Cricket players (F = 61.491, p =.000).

Conclusion: Research shows that focused interventions and training in psychological skills can enhance Emotional Intelligence (EI) profiles among cricketers, indicating that EI is not a static trait but can be cultivated through deliberate efforts. Top-tier and professional cricketers recognize the significance of psychological skills, particularly EI, in responding to the changing requirements of the sport and achieving peak performance in high-stress scenarios. These findings reinforce the role of emotional intelligence as a distinguishing factor among cricket players at different competitive levels. The progressive increase in EI from district to national players underscores the need for structured psychological skill development as an integral part of cricket training programs.

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