Finally we are at the Final - Australia and Sri Lanka - the two strongest teams. What has the SL team got, that India lacks? In my opinion, they operate as a team, complement each others strengths and are totally committed to winning matches. Whereas our Indian team is status-conscious, thinking of fame and money while playing cricket. The problem is essentially with the cricket-loving people of our country and the media - they gave them exotic names as "master blaster", "Bengal tiger" , "Prince of Kolkata", "Smiling Assasin", "Turbonator" etc to sell their wares and ads. We were all taken for a ride while the media, the BCCI and the players were laughing at us and merrily making money. Today's younger players are influenced by the seniors. Cricket is no more a game played by dedicated players; it is an industry to make money just like Bollywood. The media creates the dreams; the players and officials cash in.
RE:World cup - Sri Lanka in finals
by N Mangalesh on Apr 28, 2007 09:48 AM Permalink
Hi well said,
The title names also have some real meanings do you know it?
master blaster- Blasts a beautiful catch to to opponent, Bengal tiger- Runs out of the field before it roars, Prince of Kolkata- fits to sit in his palace & not for a field game, Smiling Assasin- Died as soon as he was born. Turbonator- Makes only sound no real action. Nazafghad sachin- Name can suit street boy playing tennis ball cricket. Jumbo- crashed before take off. Wall of India- All of above crashed on wall to make it fall.
