This is intended to be an in-depth analysis of cricket in India and the globe. It will rival the depth in Indian batting. Just clarifying things, in case you miss the point.
There is an Indian cricket team. It used to know how to bat and bowl, and field. But then, Harry Potter came along and waved a magic wand. One by one, our vaunted batting greats fell prey to the magic, and their MAGIC started fading. First, they lunged at balls outside their off stump, pulling them on to the stumps, or giving easy catching practice to a few good men around the bat, in any of different slippery positions, or even silly ones such as silly mid-offs.
Then, some started getting bowled without provocation, as if their ability to play straight and defend had suddenly been taken away- unknowingly to them, it HAD, by a Potter magic spell. Other batting greats were putting their best foot forward, but unfortunately, it was in the line of the stumps, and therefore, the umpire (unless he was blind-only some were) was forced to show them a finger, raised menacingly. LBW it was.
The bowling, you said? Well, we thought we could put a different spin on it with wickets that would turn. Instead, the Panesars of the world made our stomach churn. Any solutions in sight? One could be FDI in cricket, so that the Queen of England (or Belgium) can buy our team. It will give her something to do, you see. Second, P.C. Sorcar, can be unleashed to combat Harry Potter.
There is an Indian cricket team. It used to know how to bat and bowl, and field. But then, Harry Potter came along and waved a magic wand. One by one, our vaunted batting greats fell prey to the magic, and their MAGIC started fading. First, they lunged at balls outside their off stump, pulling them on to the stumps, or giving easy catching practice to a few good men around the bat, in any of different slippery positions, or even silly ones such as silly mid-offs.
Then, some started getting bowled without provocation, as if their ability to play straight and defend had suddenly been taken away- unknowingly to them, it HAD, by a Potter magic spell. Other batting greats were putting their best foot forward, but unfortunately, it was in the line of the stumps, and therefore, the umpire (unless he was blind-only some were) was forced to show them a finger, raised menacingly. LBW it was.
The bowling, you said? Well, we thought we could put a different spin on it with wickets that would turn. Instead, the Panesars of the world made our stomach churn. Any solutions in sight? One could be FDI in cricket, so that the Queen of England (or Belgium) can buy our team. It will give her something to do, you see. Second, P.C. Sorcar, can be unleashed to combat Harry Potter.
1 comment:
Raja, Pretty good sum up - better than what we hear on tv which is very convoluted these days. But it's amazing what's going on on the field.
Potter's spell is a simple mix called 'old age', 'faded reflexes', big egos' and 'low motivation'. Rather fatal this mix if you ask me. But what is worrying is that Potter has not given us any bench strength! So it's going to be the same story again.
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