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The pride of playing for the nation seems to have diminishing returns

In India, the rise of a sportsperson is riddled with obstacles and severe competition. Finally achieving one's dream of breaking through the barrier and adorning the national colours is an extraordinary achievement. The cricketers of yore with passion and perseverance played the game for the love of it, in conditions that today would be deplorable and shoddy. Their only pursuit was to achieve the ultimate dream and the pride of playing cricket for the country.