at last the greatest myth of last 2 dacades was shattered as fernando's boomer crashed into the woodwork.we have been very smugly telling all the world all this while that sachin is the greatest batsman in the world.we have worn out his 2 innings against australia in sharjah propping them as his defence.barring those 2 innings he has never NEVER stood up to good opposition batting second.against pakistan it was always caught sohail or someone in the cover region..against s africa he invented different ways to get holed out..against sri lanka vaas always nipped him in the bud.later,that most awkward way of getting out and posturing..ball going through the gate and he sitting on his haunches as if not able to suppress a sudden call of nature.neil fairbrother,alec stewart,gavin larson,boucher,chanderpaul...these guys have won more matches fortheir team than sachin has for his..and their names arent even taken in the same breath as his.if anybody is eligible for saying he flatters to deceive...ITS HIM.ok,maybe his skill level,and ability might have come down but he shud have made up for it through sheer grit and by the virtue of his 'experience'.. a la jaysurya or lara(i shudnt be insulting them by mentioning them alongside him).but the fact is he showed utter lack of courage,determination,sense of the fateful moment...i dare say interest and integrity.he knew that it was gonna be his last innings in the world cup if he failed..but he was completely indifferent.HE WILL BE INSULTING US IF HE DIDNT HANG HIS BOOTS NOW.HE SHUD BE GIVEN THE BOOT NOW.
