The Cricket Champions retrospective uses the cricket metaphor to help teams reflect on what to start, stop, and continue, celebrating successes and identifying fresh plays to try.

When to use this template

This format is perfect after an energetic or challenging sprint, especially when your team could benefit from a playful, engaging structure that highlights both wins and opportunities for improvement.

How to facilitate

Introduce the cricket theme and explain the meaning of each column, encouraging playful participation.

Invite team members to add their thoughts to Opening Overs (Start), No Balls (Stop), and Power Plays (Continue) based on the past sprint.

Give everyone a few minutes to silently contribute ideas to the board before moving to discussion.

Facilitate a group discussion, focusing first on the No Balls (Stop) column to address any blockers.

Review Opening Overs (Start) to select new practices or ideas to experiment with in the next sprint.

Celebrate achievements listed in Power Plays (Continue), acknowledging great teamwork and progress.

As a group, agree on 1–2 specific actions for each relevant column to take into the next sprint.

Wrap up by thanking the team and sharing any fun cricket analogies or highlights from the session.

Pro Tips

Encourage everyone to use cricket-inspired language or metaphors to make the discussion memorable and fun.

Try a time-boxed round for each column to keep the conversation lively and prevent over-focusing on one area.

Before the session, give a quick cricket rules refresher for those less familiar, so everyone feels included.

FAQ

What if someone on the team isn't familiar with cricket?

Give a brief overview of key cricket terms and focus on the metaphorical intent, not deep rules—everyone can join in regardless of expertise.

How do I avoid conversations getting stuck in the 'Stop' column?

Time-box each section and remind the group of the ultimate goal: to learn, adapt, and celebrate together.

What if the team has trouble coming up with 'Start' ideas?

Prompt with examples from previous sprints or other teams, or ask what could make work easier or more enjoyable.

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At a glance

Duration
30–40 min
Team Size
4-10 people
Columns
3 columns
Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue

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🏏 Cricket Champions

Step onto the pitch and reflect on our sprint like a team of cricket legends! Discuss our winning shots, dodgy deliveries, and new plays to try as we work together to score big for our team.

Template Columns

🚦 Opening Overs (Start)

🛑 No Balls (Stop)

🏏 Power Plays (Continue)

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