Sachin, another name of God.
Is Cricket just a mode of entertainment ???
My Answer is No. It is more than just a game, and one can learn a lot from its Historical Events.
So you don't agree with me !! . Hmmmm.....Again I have to apply my writing skills to convince
you . But before I start my article I want to make 2 things clear :-
(1) This is totally my Idea (Jo mere Shaitani Dimaag ki Upaj Hai) and
(2) I equally respect each and every game and one can learnt from any sports.... Ok then Get Set and
GO
CRICKET - THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM THIS GAME
(1) COMMITMENT
Anil Kumble with a broken jaw and gets Brian Lara lbw -India vs WI 4th test Antigua
2002
This shows your Commitment towards your Profession. Choose the Career of your choice
and then give your 100% to it and you will get unbelievable results.
The sight of Anil Kumble emerging from the pavilion, ready to bowl, his face bandaged, in the Antigua
Test of 2002, is one of cricket's most inspiring.
He bowled 14 consecutive overs and finally dismissed Brian Lara while bowling with a broken jaw.
He was due to fly back to Bangalore the following day for surgery, and as he said, "At least I can now
go home with the thought that I tried my best.
"It was one of the bravest things I've seen on the field of play," said Sir Vivian Richards later.
Batting at No. 7 (Ajay Ratra at No. 8 made a century; Kumble was hit by Mervyn Dillon. He spat out
blood but batted on for another 20 minutes.
(2) CONCENTRATION, TEMPERAMENT AND MOTIVATION
SACHIN SCORING A CENTURY AFTER HIS FATHER'S DEATH, 29th May 1999 India vs
Kenya, Bristol:
Sachin Tendulkar's 140 not out in the match against Kenya said a lot about the temperament that the
little champion possesses. India was under pressure to win the match to stay in contention as they had
lost their previous two games to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Sachin had not taken part in the match
against Zimbabwe as he had to return to India because of the rather unfortunate death of his father.
However, he made it a point to return to England for the World Cup. His hundred against Kenya is
still talked about as one of the great knocks of all time simply because of all the pressures (most of
them non-cricketing) he was facing.
This shows that the biggest Motivator in this world is you. If you want to do something
then do it for yourself.
(3) LEADERSHIP - LEADING BY EXAMPLE
GREAME SMITH BATTING WITH BROKEN HAND - AUS V/s SA, 3rd test 5th
Day, Sydney, 7th Jan.2009
S.A. was struggling to save test match against Aussies, and with 9 wickets down and there was no way
that the South African captain Graeme Smith could come to bat in the last wicket, “Smith walked out
at No. 11, looking to survive 8.2 overs with a broken hand, his own blood recently injected into his
right elbow, and a desperate Australian attack”
It was a special moment in World Cricket to watch Smith come out from that dressing room to bat in
No. 11 with his broken hand and all the Australian crowd giving Graeme a standing ovation was really
inspiring.
There is a saying that a Leader s'd lead from the front by setting an example for others
and that's what we learn from this instance.
(4) NEVER SAY DIE ATTITUDE
MOHD. KAIF AND YUVRAJ PARTNERSHIP AT LORDS, NATWEST SERIES FINAL, IND
V/s ENG, 14TH JULY 2002
Chasing as mammoth a target of 325, India was struggling at 5-146 with all big guns back to the
pavilion. Two Youngsters Kaif and Yuvraj were on the crease, but no one was expecting miracles from
them.
However, Yuvraj and Kaif had different designs altogether. They played brilliantly, forged a fantastic
partnership at the crucial stage and saw India romp home. Y.Singh scored 69 and M.Kaif 87 notout to
bring one of the finest wins in the history of one-day cricket.
This shows that when no one believes you than it's good that you have no pressure to
preform and then you will give your best shot.
(5) NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE AS IMPOSSIBLE ITSELF SAYS I AM POSSIBLE
VVS LAXMAN 73* V/s AUSSIES WHILE BATTING WITH A RUNNER TO GUIDE INDIA
TO THRILLING ONE WICKET WIN, India 405 & 216-9, Australia 428 & 192., IND V/S
AUS 1ST TEST, MOHALI, OCT.2010
CHASING A TARGET OF 216, INDIA WAS STRUGGLING AT 124-8. FROM THERE VVS
LAXMAN striving with his back injury, batted with a runner and proved his talents once again by
scoring the winning run for India.
This shows that anything is possible, but you have to believe yourself and have
confidence in your ability.
So har khel kuch sikhaata hai...Khelo India Khelo !!
-Pulkit Gupta
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