WELL-PLAYED... WELL-DESERVED
One of the most difficult things to do, while watching a match like T-20 Final in Sri Lanka yesterday, is to watch it without taking side. I was supporting West Indies, like most Indians did, last night. If Australia and South Africa were in fray, last night, I would have rooted for South Africa. And, if Sri Lanka was pitted against Pakistan, I would have put all my money on the island! Thank God, India did not reach the Final! Even if our players had played the worst match, last night, I would still want them to win! A game, a sport has thrill only when you play to win... when you compete. As a spectator, too, it holds true: you need to take side, support that side… It is only then, a sport is a sport. Why did I want West Indies to win, last night? Why would I have rooted for SA instead of Australia? Why would I have not betted on Pakistan? The reasons, whenever I think of them, make me feel silly...