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Kirsten: Does sex = wickets?
Not sure if many other have seen this but there is currently some chat about a leaked Indian team dossier.
The main talking point has been the section where Gary Kirsten says an active sex life can translate into good results on the field of play. His argument goes that sex "increases testosterone levels, which causes an increase in strength, energy, aggression and competitiveness".
"Conversely, not having sex for a few months causes a significant drop in testosterone level in both males and females with the corresponding passiveness and decrease in aggression," he adds.
Of course, this goes against the traditional thinking that sex before a big game has a negative affect on performance. It drains energy and can lead to a loss of focus according to anecdotal evidence.
I think the most telling part comes from Tim Noakes, a sports scientist at the University of Cape Town who said that "sex was not a problem, but being up till 2.00am... having a few drinks at a bar while trying to pick someone up, on the eve of a game, almost always was". I think that makes sense!
Overall it's an interesting read as it also goes deep into things such as India's military history and the fact that they were never an aggressor, something which has been carried forward into their cricket.
It does make you wonder about how traditions and history has impacted the various test nations.
Not sure if many other have seen this but there is currently some chat about a leaked Indian team dossier.
The main talking point has been the section where Gary Kirsten says an active sex life can translate into good results on the field of play. His argument goes that sex "increases testosterone levels, which causes an increase in strength, energy, aggression and competitiveness".
"Conversely, not having sex for a few months causes a significant drop in testosterone level in both males and females with the corresponding passiveness and decrease in aggression," he adds.
Of course, this goes against the traditional thinking that sex before a big game has a negative affect on performance. It drains energy and can lead to a loss of focus according to anecdotal evidence.
I think the most telling part comes from Tim Noakes, a sports scientist at the University of Cape Town who said that "sex was not a problem, but being up till 2.00am... having a few drinks at a bar while trying to pick someone up, on the eve of a game, almost always was". I think that makes sense!
Overall it's an interesting read as it also goes deep into things such as India's military history and the fact that they were never an aggressor, something which has been carried forward into their cricket.
It does make you wonder about how traditions and history has impacted the various test nations.
