Sunday 23 December 2007

Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost..... India Down Under

At times we dislike the story but pick up a line out of it just because either it's catchy or totally new. Om Shanti Om, a reminiscent of the Subash Ghai's Karz , a subdued version though, has a few catchy lines. The lines are same but are relevant in different eras and fields.
Just after I saw this Shahrukh's drama of eulogizing himself (surprisingly I liked it too) , I saw news of India's tour of Australia and the importance attached to it as it can be Big 4's last tour (Sachin, Dravid, Ganguly and Laxman). Though, considering the wonderful history of our glorious bowlers, I would like to extend this elite group to Big 5 and will give much deserved place to Anil Kumble , considering his consistent role in making India proud. If you have slightest doubt on Kumble's stature and commitment, pls view the tapes when he bowled in westindies with a bandage on his head.
Coming back to the concerned topic, the issues here is our big5 are making their last tour and a few guys deserve the series win. They have performed over the years against best of the sides and in tough condition to come on top as champions. I feel most for Sachin, he has scored more than 1000 runs in 12 test matches at and avg of 54+ in Australia. Now, what do you say for such a wonderfully talented man who has been so unlucky to not to win in any of the previous 4 tours.
Despite knowing the strengths of the Aussies both in batting and bowling, I put my hand up and brazenly ask for a series win. Because cricketer lives are like hindi movies too with happys ending and if the ending is not happy then be assured that "picture abhi baaki hai mere dost"