Moin Khan and Brothers: How Father’s Discipline Shaped Their Cricket Careers

It’s often said that there are two types of people: the majority (99%) who may find success difficult or have different priorities, and the elite few (1%) who reach the top and achieve their dreams. But is it just hard work that gets them there, or are there other factors at play?

Hard-work is just one of the many factors that contribute towards attaining that feat. And while having a clear vision along with a positive attitude are some of the other key components, none of these things can take you to glory if there is no discipline in one’s life.

There will be some days where your efforts may not match your potential, there will be days when you will have a not-so-positive attitude and when that happens, even your vision which was crystal clear earlier, may get distorted. Here’s where discipline plays a key role.

One such inspiring story of discipline can be learnt from the daily life of the Khan family that has been making intense waves in the cricketing fraternity. Naushad Khan’s sons Sarfaraz Khan, Moin Khan and Musheer Khan have all been associated with Cricket with Sarfaraz Khan already represented for India at the International level. In the Khan family’s narrative, discipline is not just a word, but a way of life. Their story showcases how having a disciplined approach can help overcome obstacles and achieve extraordinary goals.

Moin Khan  recently sat down with Cricket Graph to discuss his journey from the cricket field to his current role as the founder of Macho Cricket Academy.

“Our father taught us to be disciplined if we want to succeed in Cricket. We used to wake up at 5 am in the morning to begin our practice. We hardly used to go to weddings or any social events as almost 100% of our efforts used to go in Cricket.”

The brothers learnt the art of following the routine and all credit went to Naushad Khan. Moin also said, “By 9 pm the lights of our house used to be shut so that we could get enough rest for practice the next day.”

Recently Moin Khan showcased his exceptional batting prowess in the Salarjung Tournament against Islam Gymkhana. He played a blistering knock of 66 runs off just 32 balls, smashing three fours and six sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 206.25. His explosive innings demonstrated his ability to dominate the opposition and reflected the disciplined approach instilled in him from a young age by his father, Naushad Khan.

Hence proved, discipline is essential for success in cricket. It creates structure and routine, leading to improved performance on the field.