Let our boys be

Agreed, that Indian cricket has had its share of ups and downs - and some pretty embarassing downs, at that.
Agreed, that we have a lot of superstars and sometimes they haven't played to potential.
Agreed, that its a time of turbulence, what with the World Cup looming on the distant horizon.
Agreed, to all this, and much more.

But can we give our boys a break ? Please ?

I mean, since the day Greg's been appointed as the new coach, the media seems to have gone more than overboard - tearing apart each and every one of his lines, his comments, his talks, gestures, expressions - heck, they might even be peeking into his bathroom when he takes a shower !!!!!

If we want results, then rest assured, this bunch (and the ones waiting on the wings), are more than capable of delivering the goods. I had written a post a while back blasting this very team for failing to perform. But now, when they have a new, and able taskmaster at hand, and when the season's gonna get underway again - can we spare them the harsh glare of the spotlights ? Can we allow the new teacher to get to know his pupils the way he wants to - without us taking potshots at every word and sniping at every opportunity ?

Can we stop making headlines out of Greg Chappell's comments at the breakfast table ?
Can we stop writing off Tendulkar because of a muscle in his elbow ?
Can we stop bothering Ganguly and give the beleagured fellow a chance to redeem himself ? (for this may very well be his final chance)

We have - ALL of us - praised them when they won and abused them when they lost. But today, they stand at the crossroads, with maybe, just maybe, the dream of building a team that will reach out and touch the stars, under the leadership of a man who has been there and done it all. Our boys need a respite, and some breathing space - let them be, and who knows, the next time they walk out on the green turf, the world will shake with every resounding step, for they will be champions - in the true sense of the word.

Comments, words, speculation and adulation can wait. Let the guru be, with his pupils.

Back after the hiatus...

Hello again !

Yes, I haven't been blogging in the last 2 weeks - and I plead guilty.

Ho-hum, so where were we ? Well, nothing much to write about at work - except that the honeymoon seems to be finally over, and am beginning to get burdened ; guess I gotta earn what I get - ain't no free lunches nowhere.

Getting to, and returning from work has become a pain, though, lately. In fact, stepping out of the house itself is a troublesome journey, plagued as this city is with blocked drains, non-functional sewers, water-clogged roads, an apathetic government and an infrastructure shot to hell and beyond. Can't quite come to terms with the fact that this was the silicon city we used to be so enamoured with.

Gotta move mah arse - work calling...more later...