As a team leader, what does winning the United Cup mean to you? 

Karthik (Captain): I have been playing cricket for the past 22 years, and I must say that winning the United Cup was indeed the most exciting part of my journey with cricket. When I look back at it, the single most important reason for us winning the cup is the teamwork and how all of us came together and did our best individually to make it happen. As a captain, there is nothing more rewarding. 

What sets this win apart? 

Karthik: Stalwart team has participated in this competition the past four years, each year giving us an important learning lesson. This year, as the team captain, I ensured that we would put to use all that we learned over the years. Before each toss, we held a team meeting to decide what our plan of action would be if we won it. This gave us a clarity of action that was instrumental in winning the matches that followed. To our luck, we won all the tosses and were able to execute what we planned. 

How does teamwork make a difference in an outside office event? 

Manoj: Our team comprises players with varying levels of commitment to cricket – some play regularly, others whenever time allows, and some not at all. Despite these differences, everyone was fully engaged in the matches, giving their best to win the cup, together. The primary focus was on collective effort rather than the outcome; winning or losing became secondary. Even those who were not playing, showed up to cheer for us, making us realise that we are a bigger team and are always looked out for. 

Karthik: In the semi-finals, we required 10 runs from 2 balls. The challenge was intense, but the enthusiastic support from our company, especially our leaders, inspired us to pursue it and win the round. In the finals, we needed 6 runs in the final ball, but as history would have it, the United Cup was for Stalwart and we brought it home!

How do you think a game influences interpersonal relationships at the workplace? 

Manoj: It is a fact that we are often busy at our workspaces and find it hard to build bonds beyond our departments. A cricket match with office colleagues is a fun way to meet and interact with colleagues from other departments, fostering a great sense of community at the workspace. 

Karthik: A match is also a great learning space to think together and act as one force, because we cannot win otherwise.

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10.     Continuous Improvement and Innovation: At Stalwart, we are extremely passionate about continuous improvement and innovation, and have always invested in research and development. We stay updated on emerging trends and technologies, so that we can constantly improve our processes and methodologies.

I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for the outstanding services provided by Stalwart over the years. Stalwart has been an integral part of our operations, serving our Head Office and warehouses located in Bangalore, Chennai, and Kerala. Their dedication and commitment to excellence have significantly contributed to our success.

Stalwart's long-standing partnership with us is a testament to their reliability and professionalism. Their team consistently delivers high-quality manpower and demonstrates exceptional responsiveness to our needs. We have always been impressed by the quick and efficient manner in which they handle our requirements.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we value partners like Stalwart who consistently exceed our expectations. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in helping us achieve our objectives, and we look forward to continuing our fruitful collaboration in the future.

Garvpreet Ahluwalia, Big Basket

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