Cricket is a game of uncertanity, no one knows what could happen at the next ball. Its a game which is full of energy, enthusiasm, spirits to win the match for their nations. Its a matter of proud for every player if he played a cruicial role to win the match. Situation was same for the Robin Uthappa yesterday night when he smashed two consecutive fours of the Stuat Braod over. India won the match and the now series is 3-3. Well done Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and last but not the least Robin Uthappa. Uthappa is the obvious talk point for the day. But wait. We must remember that Ganguly reached his 11th half century of 2007. Sachin Tendulkar got the man of the match, cramps, another missed hundred and universal cheer. Even though his name is Gambhir, no one takes the guy seriously. Second time this week, he came and batted wisely and nicely. But then came the great Indian collapse and chaos. Unbelievable it was, when India won the match, and how!
Enter Uthappa. Most had given up hope already. Only die hard fans and diseased optimists hoping for a miracle. Most certain that their prayers will be wasted. One run out later, thank God Uthappa survived. Another run out. This was cruel. Zaheer was just doing the right thing, had run out of the crease a little and ball hit by Uthappa went straight to the bowler. Two more batsmen left. When Uthappa walked across, and guided the ball to the boundary rope, scooping the ball as if with a spade, and throwing it back, to the boundary rope, a hundred million smiles flashed. Maybe more. Then came the next ball, but after some talk between the bowler and England Captain. Each second exploded like a tense wire of the nerves across the nation. Finally the bowler starts running, Uthappa strikes the ball clean, a fielder dives and the ball escapes. Boundary! Win. Uthappa, only 21, jumps and so does the nation overjoyed!
Cricket, on days like this, is nerve racking, very popular, exhilarating. Making it 3-3 after India was 3-1 down was sweet. Doing it with this style. Good Luck India! |