Age and Resilience Dynamics in University Women Cricketers’: Implications for Cricketing Performance

Abstract

Background: Understanding the psychological resilience of athletes, particularly young female cricketers, is crucial for their success and well-being in competitive sports. This study investigates the relationship between age, resilience, and sports performance among university women cricket players. Methods: A descriptive study focused on female cricketers aged 18 to 25 selected for the East Zone inter-university women’s cricket coaching camp. A brief Resilience Scale was used to measure psychological resilience. The snowball sampling method was used to find participants. It resulted in a sample size of 25. Results: Descriptive statistics revealed that most players exhibited normal to higher levels of resilience, with mean BRS scores falling within the normal resilience range. On average, older players tended to have higher resilience levels, indicating a positive correlation be-tween age and resilience. Graphical representation further illustrated the direct proportion-ality between age and resilience. Conclusion: This study contributes to understanding age and resilience dynamics among young female cricketers, highlighting the importance of resilience in sports success. The results emphasize the necessity of specialized interventions to boost athletes’ psychological toughness and improve their competitive sports performance.