Worthy Champions

As Afridi scampered the winning run in Lords, I just imagine the roar which must have hit the crowds watching the match in Pakistan, a frenzy which engulfed the whole of India when Sreesanth latched onto the tame shot by Misba at the Bull Ring two years ago. What a moment it would have been for the people of pakistan who are having a tough ride for the past two years. It is extremely sad to see the common man getting entangled in the power struggle between Taliban and the overnment.

One of the worst things to happen is to live as a refugee in one's own country and that has happened to the people of the NWFP. Let's hope that things get back to normal,though the situation is worse, at the earliest because anything is possible in this world, Pakistani cricket team just showed that to all of us.

For people like me who believe the game is becoming more methodical, batsman friendly and slowly losing flair, this win has come as a respite. It was worthy to see that the finals was contested by 2 teams which were the best bowling sides and also having the most audacious talents. I can never forgot the Diliscoop nor Afridi's Top spinner which claimed Gibbs in the semi finals.
I believe this tournament has done a lot of good for the world of cricket. We have seen Pakistan and West Indies asserting their positions after some years of turmoil.

The ills which have been affecting the Pakistan cricket has been numerous, indiscpline of the players, drug issues, death of a coach, a messy cricket board, constantly changing selectors, a captain who before the tournament didn't seemt to have the backing of the entire team, the list go on. Despite these, the team suddenly came alive and went on to become the champions is something amazing, something which I believe is the essence of sport. These guys played a cricket which was entertaining throughout, AKmal, Afiridi, Younis, Shoaib, Gul, Ajmal, Razzaq lot of entertaining performers.

I don't know why but I didn't like the Sri Lankan cricket this time much except the batting of Dilshan. To me they were lacking the flair in the game and the body language was not entertaining. Tough luck to them.

Only thing which I believe that has not changed in the tournament was South Africa's exit.

Lets hope this win for Pakistan brings their glorious days back.