Last Man Blogging!

Six months ago, we were down and out of a tournament that millions of Indians regard as the litmus test of our cricketing capabilities. Led my favourite sportsperson, the Indian team lost a couple of matches and found itself on an early flight out of the Caribbean. While we did redeem ourselves a month ago by playing exceedingly well against England, the icing on the cake has really been the past fortnight.

Call it poetic justice. Two nations led by young captains made amends for what happened in the Windies and led their teams to a grand finale. As the match went up and down like a roller coaster and eventually settled within India’s grasp, one man battled like a cornered tiger and threatened to take it all away. A contest in the truest sense, Pakistan threw everything and the neighbour’s kitchen sink against India. But there simply was room for just one winner. One side passionately gave it their all for the game and their country and simply refused to buckle under pressure. And then came up worthy World Champions.

Congratulations India. Well played Pakistan.