A great man & a great sport

A great man & a great sport

Let me first congratulate Sachin Tendulkar for crossing the mile stone that another great man had set; highest Test runs in the history of Cricket. I did not watch every ball he played (I live on the other side of the ocean(s) and had to forgo my sleep for a while) but what ever I could, it was nothing less than a masterpiece. Adding more music to my ears was Ganguly batting with him on the other end. They were batting in tandem, heads up and shoulders freed with exquisite cover drives and sublime cuts.

A great man has crossed a milestone and its a moment of celebration, not for him but for every single Cricket lover and more that the game in itself. He quotes..

When I got out in Bangalore a few guys made it a point to remind me about the record. I knew I had done a good job there and that was important. My focus today was just to watch the ball. The journey over the last 19 yrs has been fantastic. There are stones thrown at you and you turn it in to milestones. I was not that excited to be honest. The focus was to continue and not lose concentration. Me and Sourav focussed on batting out the day. I didn’t really think of the record too many times. I try to keep the records out of my mind and my aim is mainly to contribute. It’s nice that it’s come at the right time, the Australians are a quality opposition. I planned to stay till the end but it didn’t happen. I thought i didn’t use my feet well but that’s the beauty of the game. The ball changes and so does the game.”

At a time when recession fears are lingering around with world financial markets tumbling like a pack of cards, Cricket has given me not only a breather but a deep releif. And watching my favorite cricketer was the added icing to the cake. I could not have asked for more (of course as greedy as I am, I would have wished a century from the Master Blaster) and I hope things turn out best for India as that would be the best gift the team can give back to him.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Disclaimer

The content provided on this personal blog is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not represent the opinions of any organizations or individuals associated with the author.

The information presented on this blog is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge, but there may be omissions, errors, or mistakes. The author is not liable for any errors or omissions in the information provided on the blog, nor for the availability of this information. The author is not responsible for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information.

Readers are encouraged to verify any information provided on this blog and to consult with a qualified professional for advice related to their specific situation. The author reserves the right to change the focus or content of this blog at any time.

Comments on the blog are welcome and encouraged, but the author reserves the right to edit or delete any comments that are deemed inappropriate, offensive, or spam. The author is not responsible for the content in comments.

This disclaimer is subject to change without notice. By continuing to use and read this blog, you agree to the terms of this disclaimer.

Translate »