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Background:This study was undertaken to develop a discriminant model for classifying cricketers based on selected anthropometric and physical variables.Methods: The sample was composed of 140 male cricketers (age: 24 ± 3.2) classified in two different groups (i.e. Batsmen n = 70 & Pace -Bowlers n = 70). A total of twelve variables (5 Anthropometric & 7 Physical Variables) were selected for the study.Results:The developed discriminant model for Batsmen & Pace -Bowlers have high log determinants. The developed discriminant function explains 53.14 % of the variation in the dependent variable by the discriminant model. The classification matrices developed by the model shows that overall 82.1 % of samples were correctly classified. Conclusion:The findings from this study indicate that pacebowlers were found to be taller, have higher shoulder explosive strength and back strength than batsmen. Pacebowlers require a higher level of fitness than batsmen. The effort that they put on a single delivery requires a higher level of strength in shoulder, leg and back muscles. Left-hand grip strength was much higher in batsmen than pacebowlers; this may be due to the nature of the game as the top hand (left hand) is more dominating in batting (especially in vertical grounded strokes) than the bottom hand (right hand).

Background:Indian National basketball players are arguably the best players in the country who represent their state in one of the most prestigious basketball championships in India, Senior National Basketball Championship. This paper indicates a brand preference, reason to choose a particular brand, and other important attributes such as price range, ankle-length, comfort, durability, and usage time of basketball shoes that elite players choose. Choice of shoe brand and different attributes may depend on brand loyalty or attributes such as comfort, price, looks, or some new technology. Methods: In this paper data from 150 basketball players with a mean age of 27.46 years, who have participated in the senior national basketball championship was compiled and analyzed. Data was collected through an online questionnaire and analyzed with the help of SPSS using Chi-Square and non-parametric tests.Conclusion:It was found that there is no significant difference in gender when it comes to choosing a pair of shoes for basketball. It was seen that "Nike" was most preferred by elite players. Preferred ankle length was "Mid Ankle" cut by both the genders and price range of "4000-5999" Indian Rupees was most common amongst the players. The most preferred attribute by the players was Comfort and Flexibility in both the gender category, followed by looks of the shoe.

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