Pataudi

I have never seen Pataudi play (I am not yet that old!). But I have heard lots of stories on how great a captain he was. Given India were a poor team during his time, his 7 victories are great. He is credited with making India play as a team.  His death prompted many older cricket journalists to remember him fondly.

Here is Mukul Kesavan on the great man!

Oh btw. did I tell he was the first cricket rockstar. Must be hard for all of us people who grew up seeing Sachin (and Dhoni for the younger generation). 

More quotes from his contemporaries!

Life and its mysterious ways

I have gotten back to Montreal and have been fighting hard to make sure I do everything thats necessary! Its a big challenge. I enjoy the process, yet i feel its very stressful too. somedays it gets to you. Other days you feel you can survive. But at least I am doing my best. I guess thats what is important.

The stress needs outlets and I should realize it can be very harmful for me and people around me if I bottle it up. I hope to find a better outlet.

Dravid will play his last ODI

This interview of Dravid is a testament to what he stands for and how he has played his cricket!

It was a pleasure watching him play cricket. I guess, it is characters like him that make following cricket a worthwhile passion!

After another

attack the usual charade continues.