krishnabaalu
Perhaps the WC win is the happiest moment for Indians in the post Independent India more than our victory against Pakistan in 1975 war. As someone correctly pointed out we do not love cricket but we love India. Cricket is the only avenue to vent our happiness and it is the opportune moment to manifest our glory. As being the only Democracy on planet earth with a rich cultural heritage of more than 5000 yrs of sustained inheritance, we cherish cricket to satiate our self-glory in every victory of INDIAN TEAM.
After 1975 Bangladesh war we never fought with any enemy except during the Kargil War. The Kargil victory was rundown by our secular media for the fear of Mr Vajpayee flying high; then the World Cup event is the only opportunity came in their way to unite themselves on one platform for celebration that sans any controversy.
It is pretty clear now the accusation of Indian Muslims pro Pak stance during any Indo Pak matches that we witness often is seldom visible now. In the semi final match of the clash of the titans at Mohali, every Indian including Indian Muslims cheered for India without an iota of doubt. The bad sate of present Pakistan, the political events that took place in the past decade, the clear evidence of Pak’s involvement in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, and match fixing charges against Pak Players might have greatly impacted Indians for this shift in attitude.
The great celebration of our victory is however marred with certain unpleasant events. The first one is the toss controversy. It was evident that Mr. Sangakkara plainly cheated our captain Dhoni. Mr. Dhoni ought to have contested with Mr. Ravi Sastry for his uncalled for interference and suggestion for re-toss. Both Mr. Dhoni and Mr. Ravi Sashtry have showed the usual Indian docile attitude.
Surprise was waiting. After the victory Mr. Dhoni vanished from the scene, but the cup was hijacked by Mr. Sachin. Thereafter all the photographs and videos shows Mr. Sachin in the middle of the crowd with the World Cup in his hand held high giving an impression Mr. Sachin was the captain. Later he posed kissing the cup with his daughter and son. One wonder where were the other Hero’s vanished then?
By then we totally forgot Mr. Sehwag, Mr. Munaff and Mr. Zahir who crafted Indian Victory till the final shot of the final ball. However the visionary Mr. Narendra Modi has promised to pay his gratitude on behalf of India, for this great bowler’s duo for their contribution to the world cup victory.
A lesson or two needs to be learnt by Indians in any sphere, be it sports, and be it an International event.
We Indians should shun inferiority complex, but for this, WE are SUPER POWER for ever.
Krishna Baalu/03-04-2011
