Watching the game of Cricket unfolding on the grounds of Lords, I was going through my memory bank. Sourav Ganguly with his shirt off on the balcony, waving to his team mates, The winning moments of 83 World cup, The Benson hedges in Australia on channel 9 ( A beauty to behold. Never knew the grounds could look so beautiful, the clear reception… just everything!)
Nat-West when Yuvraj & Md. Kaif played to win, also the unforgettable winning moments of the World cup with Sachin Tendulkar & co. They gave him a fitting parting gift! The men in Blue are everything that we dream of. They are the pride & our ego.
When Root was out, he knew it was the end. He couldn’t help shaking his neck over & over again. The commentary box went wild with excitement. I always admire the composure shown by Harsh Bhogle or Sanjay Manjrekar. If fans like me cannot hide the joy how can they ? They are equally comfortable discussing the pros & cons of an action or a decision.
It was excitement all over till the end. Finally when the last batsman exited, the joy all over was palpable. Winning overseas is never easy. The arrogance, confidence & the potential in full display reminds me of my father who would have loved to witness these golden moments. He would have demanded a plate of ‘Bhagi’ or ‘batata vada’!
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