Isn’t this enough???


Working on a Saturday guaranteed a compensatory off. It becomes usually a tough decision to choose the day when you can avail it unless you really have some reason to utilize it. This time it wasn’t difficult. With the India - Australia series evenly poised at 2-2, and the 5th match scheduled at the Hyderabad run-feasting stadium, I had no second thoughts on availing it on that day. The monsoon also tempted me to stay with that decision as it would be cozy enough to stay at home watching the match.

Ten Years ago……..

“He is in his peak form. This is his time.”

Nine Years ago……..

“His peak is already reached. He is into the downfall now.”

Eight…….

“He is struggling to play his old strokes. His health will rule him out of the game soon.”

Seven…….

“His game has changed. It’s high time he retires and gives chance to youngsters.”

Six……..

“He shouldn’t be opening. He should bat lower down. He has lost ability to score.”

Five……..

“He is losing his eyesight. His hand-eye co-ordination is vanishing.”

Four…….

“He’s getting older. He can’t bat for long.”

Three……..

“This is seriously the time for him to retire. How long can he keep going?”

Two……..

“He is having so many injuries. I’m sure he can’t carry along from now.”

One……..

The same blah blah blah ………….

I’m getting too tired of such comments.

Nov 5th 2009, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad – A score of 175 off 141 balls at the age of 36 after 20 years of international cricket for India crossing 17000 ODI runs in the process and still counting. The only unfortunate event being that these 175 runs went for a losing cause. With 45 international hundreds and 91 fifties with a strike rate well above 85 and an average of 45.

But I admire all these critics who come up with some point to still criticize this man; the master; the GOD I worship. We dont appreciate you guys for being out of the ordinary just for the sake of it. The best part of you guys is that you cant find yourself a better player than him although you keep criticising him. HA HA!!!! If Sachin is not a great player, then who else is?????

I follow Sachinism.