Procrasination. Waking up after a very long time, so as to pen something (again genuine) and keep my blog going. There have been many issues in the recent past which touched my heart (Arvind Kejriwal’s expose, Nirbhaya rape case) and I thought of collating my opinion, alas Procrasination.
So, here I come again, Back with a Bang.
MSD. Do I need explain further. One of the most prolific, flamboyant, canny sportspersons India has ever produced. There have been great cricketers of modern times, Tendulkar, Dravid, Sehwag, none can match the charisma of MSD as a captain. He has lead Indian team to scale new heights and with a lot of fervor.
It’s been a fairytale story for MSD’s fans since he has donned the hat of skipper. Series win in Down Under, NZ, 1st T20 World Cup, # 1 ranked Indian team in Test cricket and the icing on the cake, 2011 Indian World Cup. Not to forget, CSK being one of the most successful teams in IPL, under the leadership of Dhoni. Was it just the ladyluck ?
The disastrous tour of England followed by Australian tour did prove certainly expensive to VVS. And a bit almost to Dravid. Couple of other seniors such as Sehwag, Gambhir were also in the firing line for being inconsistent. The tour of English team in 2012 was almost like a curtains call for MSD. His credentials were at stake, certainly as a skipper and also an established batsman in Test side. Just when criticism was sneaking in, the magician has cast the Midas touch again.
2013, Australia’s tour of India.
1st Test, Chennai.
It’s just MSD. He over-shadowed a lot of batting prowess exhibited by Michael Clarke in Australia’s first innings, 81 by Tendulkar and a composed century by Kohli. Terrific double-century and a test win added yet another feather to the cricketing great.
Currently, it’s 3-0 in MSDs favor. As a true fan of this legend, I would hope the beleaguered and depleted Oz side would just help this tally to go upto 4-0.
To me, the best part of being Dhoni is the manner he has bounced back and has managed to give a befitting reply to his critics. He has put a lot of questions, rumors to rest. Not only has he ensured his captaincy in all forms of the game for atleast next year or so, but also he has found true Test cricketers in Pujara, Dhawan and M Vijay. Virat Kohli, has again performed pretty decently in the home series, giving a fillip to his confidence. These performances may certainly put a lot of doubt over Sehwag, Gambhir, though it just might suit very well for MSD and Indian Test cricket so as to look for young blood. It’s time for these young guns to be given a chance so as to forge and nurture their confidence and experience.
The forecast seems pretty simple. The magician will continue to spellbound millions of Indian fans for again a few years. I am quite sure, I will come back and pen down something further, cheerfully again, for the greatest ever.
So, here I come again, Back with a Bang.
MSD. Do I need explain further. One of the most prolific, flamboyant, canny sportspersons India has ever produced. There have been great cricketers of modern times, Tendulkar, Dravid, Sehwag, none can match the charisma of MSD as a captain. He has lead Indian team to scale new heights and with a lot of fervor.
It’s been a fairytale story for MSD’s fans since he has donned the hat of skipper. Series win in Down Under, NZ, 1st T20 World Cup, # 1 ranked Indian team in Test cricket and the icing on the cake, 2011 Indian World Cup. Not to forget, CSK being one of the most successful teams in IPL, under the leadership of Dhoni. Was it just the ladyluck ?
The disastrous tour of England followed by Australian tour did prove certainly expensive to VVS. And a bit almost to Dravid. Couple of other seniors such as Sehwag, Gambhir were also in the firing line for being inconsistent. The tour of English team in 2012 was almost like a curtains call for MSD. His credentials were at stake, certainly as a skipper and also an established batsman in Test side. Just when criticism was sneaking in, the magician has cast the Midas touch again.
2013, Australia’s tour of India.
1st Test, Chennai.
It’s just MSD. He over-shadowed a lot of batting prowess exhibited by Michael Clarke in Australia’s first innings, 81 by Tendulkar and a composed century by Kohli. Terrific double-century and a test win added yet another feather to the cricketing great.
Currently, it’s 3-0 in MSDs favor. As a true fan of this legend, I would hope the beleaguered and depleted Oz side would just help this tally to go upto 4-0.
To me, the best part of being Dhoni is the manner he has bounced back and has managed to give a befitting reply to his critics. He has put a lot of questions, rumors to rest. Not only has he ensured his captaincy in all forms of the game for atleast next year or so, but also he has found true Test cricketers in Pujara, Dhawan and M Vijay. Virat Kohli, has again performed pretty decently in the home series, giving a fillip to his confidence. These performances may certainly put a lot of doubt over Sehwag, Gambhir, though it just might suit very well for MSD and Indian Test cricket so as to look for young blood. It’s time for these young guns to be given a chance so as to forge and nurture their confidence and experience.
The forecast seems pretty simple. The magician will continue to spellbound millions of Indian fans for again a few years. I am quite sure, I will come back and pen down something further, cheerfully again, for the greatest ever.
2 comments:
Awesome.. :)
Many thanks Shyam for finding time to go through this. MSD continues as magician.
Nikhil
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