You know, 12 years from now, when my kid can understand cricket, she/he is going to ask me “Dad what were you doing when India won the WC in style?” I know I have ruined it for her/him with my “Eh.. Umm..I was travelling in flight from Guwahati to Chennai”. Now my kid will then go on to become Poppit World Champion or the lord of Farmville with no trace of Cricket! I might just save it by saying “Hey, if it means anything, the cup was a fake.. (stupid grin)”
I tried to reconstruct my actions after listening to India win ball by ball over phone at the Airport. First came the screaming announcement that I made at baggage (ironically) conveyor. Then a jig that left a couple of impressionable audience scarred for life. Then discussed non-stop with a poor taxi driver on the defining moments of WC (much to his frustration, what with his leave application denied). Finally caught the images that matter the most as soon as I reached home – over and over again!
After promising myself, I will not talk about Leadership, Team Dynamics et all, thanks to the over eager media who should have left it to us – Its beyond words to describe what an achievement this is! I mean, we WON! Despite the Nehras, Chawlas and Sreesanths! In Style! This bunch has managed to capture the dreams of the billion and make it a reality after struggling to win against Ireland and Netherland! It was almost as if it was scripted by the richest country in ICC!
Watching MSD smash the six and react, I almost got reminded of his innings against the hapless Kings XI Punjab in the last league game of IPL3. With adrenaline pumping, the images were so similar, only this time it was the entire billion who were jumping in joy. (More on MSD) A crying Yuvraj, yet another similarity, but then again, this is a whole different context. Virat Kohli became an overnight hero due to his smart statement to media that touched a chord with all the Sachin fans.
Of course after this every one of those cricketers is crores richer, but then again, I don’t mind! Except when my grandmom, after looking at my PGDM degree from IIMS shed tears of happiness and said, “Had you been a cricketer, you wouldn’t need all this, no?”
Knowing BCCI, the next step would be to organize a 50 over IPL format and create one more Lalit Modi. But hey, when Sharadh Pawar can be responsible for Anti-Corruption, I would gladly let Lalit Modi take on the reins of IPL and make it grand! I even forgive them for pocketing the 15lakhs and giving away the fake cup and then paying 25 lakhs to cover it up!
For the obscene amount of money Nike has spent on India, I will say, We Bleed Blue! Although I’m just extremely proud and happy we won! Yayyyyyyyyyyyy! Pride that will be carried into every tournament for the next 2 years (or till India gets its ass kicked real bad)
Go India!
