Acharya Prashant agrees with the questioner's observation that today's cricketers are performers, not players. He states that as we, the society, have degenerated, so has international cricket. He describes modern cricketers as nothing more than Instagram celebrities who stand with their wives, take photos, and make reels, which is how their business runs. He asserts that we have put them on a pedestal, but in terms of talent and performance, they have nothing. Acharya Prashant notes that since society itself is heading in this direction, there is little that can be done about these players. He points out that these cricketers will leave their team mid-tour for domestic matters, even if the team is losing. He finds it hard to imagine past players like Kapil Dev, VVS Laxman, or Sourav Ganguly doing such a thing. For instance, he cannot picture Kapil Dev leaving a tour midway because his wife or a friend called him. Despite this behavior, these modern players continue to reign as kings in the hearts and minds of the public, who fail to see their true nature. He contrasts this with Kapil Dev, who reportedly never missed a match due to injury, despite the lack of extensive support staff, physios, or glamour in his era. He further elaborates that today's players are pampered like dolls, yet they still get injured. Cricket, he explains, used to be a game of character that tested one's patience, as it required standing on the pitch all day. It was different from other sports in this regard. However, society has stripped cricket of its unique characteristics. The demand now is for aggressive, flashy batting, but this approach doesn't translate into skill. When runs are actually needed, these players fail because they haven't developed the right skills, approach, and technique. He concludes by advising parents not to worry about the future of a child who has talent and a passion for the game. They should be encouraged to play and focus on the game itself, without being overly concerned about the results.