India goes boom!

Few days back I dreamt of watching men in blue marching victory lap in WC final. But after Lankan riots, I dare to stick to my dream. Like loads of poor Indians, today I was also praying for Bermuda thrashing Bangladesh. But they are limping at 45 for 4 in a rainy ODI. Thing is WC is over for India this time. I curse myself for purchasing a tv only to see this to happen.

In spite of having so many *so called great* players in the side, such a fortune is really disappointing. People are saying we lacked commitment, we lacked passion and blah blah... But I think we are simply not good enough. In spite of having likes of sachin-dravid-saurav-kumble around for so many years, how many times have we performed really like a world class team? It's just occasional spark of genius, that own India some matches. And those very few occasions have been blown out of proportions really badly. So badly, that we started believing in non-existing abilities of our players. I think time has come for an honest investigation.

I think our senior players should take the responsibility and step down now. Report tells me sachin wants to play in the next WC also! wtf! Of course he can improve his personal records, but no way it's going to help indian cricket. We need new -N-fresh blood in the squad. May be likes of rainas, uthappas did not work, but some more efforts can unearth some real champion. Let us be optimistic..

Having said all that, I believe my fellow country men should stop behaving like a fanatic now. I don't understand what-the-hell you get attacking a player's house after his failure? Please stop these non-senses of physical harassment. Unless we mature as a nation, we don't have any hope either in cricket or in any other games.

India goes gaga..

World cup has started finally with all it's excitement. India is fighting hard to get into super8s. Ireland has made the critics swallowing their insults for minnows. Bangladesh is on high in their new found out-of-minnowhood status. Pakistan is already out of the blue, which turned out to be too much for Bob Woolmar, a shocking loss to this once-in-four year extravaganza.

It hasn't started as expected for India. India have lost to a spirited Bangladesh in their first match. But watching yesterdays murderous Bermuda victory, you have to agree men-in-blue are back in business. Though you should (can) not make out too many things over this Bermuda victory, But I believe no one can hold us back from going to super8s. And once you are into next round, altogether a different story begins. I think we have a fare chance of bringing back the glory.

To watch them triumph, we have purchased a ctv few days back. We have gone for the *most cost effective* one. It's a "Sansui cine sargam - 22", costs only 6500 bucks! Though I am yet to press all remote buttons, I am quite happy with the product. Picture is good, Audio is mono, but that's enough for us. Let us see how the marriage goes..? I hope, I can see Rahul holding the cup on our tv!

I was asking my friend if he is watching WC? He told he is not, since him watching matches live, make us defeat! Another Amitabh Bacchan story..? I wish them luck. Please please bring us the cup this time...