We are living in an era of leaks - be it through sms' or emails or word-of-mouth! No wonder then, that a wholesome, complete player was undone by the leaks. I have always been a blind supporter of Sachin, because I have always felt that you should not stare at the sun, just close your eyes and immerse urself in the warmth. So, when I see public forums : like, Rediff-discussion-board, TV channels, or even some Orkut communities full of hate-Sachin messages....I do not only feel ashamed of the hypocrisy of the society I am living in, but I also see a pattern behind all this. I see it all (this violent, ruthless, unabashed & nonetheless damnable anti-Sachin campaign) starting from a leak!! A leak which was never confirmed, but still served its purpose. India's world cup campaign was one of its worsts & it no doubt warranted a debate. What that leak did was, it turned the debate into a judgement. There are no arguments now, only the judgement of majority of people - HE is guilty. That we are questioning, rather shamelessly pronouncing verdict on one of the most honest, humble & heroic citizens of India & that even the people in authority (read BCCI) are endorsing this puppeted & created view, is a testimonial of the times we live in. These are the times when a leak kills the sea..... or does it?
