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There is growing scientific evidence that athletes' sleep quality has a direct and indirect effect on their performance, making this an intriguing topic. The primary goal of this research was to compare players of varying ages and levels of success from the Malaysian Cricket Association Academy in terms of their sleeping behavior. In total, 56 cricket players from the National, State, and Bukit Jalil Sports School teams in Malaysia were surveyed. This research provides a quantitative analysis of the sleeping behavior of cricket players, using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The Athlete Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (ASBQ) is the instrument employed. The study found a statistically significant correlation (p<0.05) between athletes' sleep behavior and age, but not with best achievement. As a result of this research, coaches, and players will have a better understanding of how each athlete sleeps. Further research into athletes' sleeping behavior is recommended so that coaches and trainers can better understand the sleep behavior of Malaysian Cricket Association Academy athletes and design effective interventions to raise their slumbering standards.
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