We talk a lot about the positive things about sport. It makes us physically fit, builds up our stamina, relieves our mind from worldly tensions and problems. But, I had noticed that there are a lot of people out there who play sport to satisfy the daemon inside. That inner urge! It compels you to do things that may be considered highly unprofessional or simply barbaric.
I have this daemon, it compels me to think that I am 'right' while taking decision or refereeing a highly 'un'important cricket game. Firstly, a referee cannot be questioned while the game is still in progress, in international games. If you want international quality in judgment, learn the international code of conduct on a cricket pitch. Secondly, all umpires are humans. And, humans are known to make a lot of mistakes.Putting aside my demonic urge of being RIGHTFUL, lets see some other kinds of demons.
Some people stick to the code, they are very disciplined and calm. Some, cannot bare the weight of defeat. Others will do 'anything' to win. The most terrifying of them all are the red necks. They definitely aren't cool. They do not think. They go with their heart. And it is this heart that exposes their true self.
Great controversies were seen in international cricket. We play gully cricket. And, let me make it clear, I play for fun...most of the time. A friend of mine(on the opposite team) suddenly bursts out with anger when I call a wide of his team-mate's bowling. He thinks that it isn't, I fell that it is a wide. We do not have ultra slow motion capture cameras or for that matter, any cameras at all. A person of the batting team generally acts as the umpire for any innings in gully cricket. He used to say that he was highly unruly/ aggressive in his childhood. If that was true, I do not think that he has reached a state of maturity yet. The anger is still resides in him.
It is in situations like this that i feel, "I do not belong here." If a person whom I know for 3 years, doesn't understand me, who does? People say that it is 'difficult' to make friends after a certain age. I am beginning to understand 'why'. The friends made at an early age are the ones that last forever.
Credits:-
DEXTER(TV Series) for the concept of inner daemon.
Do watch the series, it's really good.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
New found love!
Well, I might sound like a nerd but, I 've been engaging myself in answering the questions on Yahoo Answers and FANIQ. It is a good way to pass time by gaining knowledge at the same time. If you are interested, join the community!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Green Week
Well, there is an eWeek being hosted in college and a part of it covers Gtalk. A competition of minds to put up the best custom message in Gtalk is held. The theme for the event is 'Go Green!' Here are two of them, that I've made up:
1.When I fail to find the green circles beside your names, I realize that there is no one 'Available'(left) on my world.Trees are those green circles for mother Earth. GO GREEN! Every1.
2.The *Green* army of Ghosts has saved middle earth from the darkness of Sauron. It is now, our turn to save the world from ourselves. Go Green or Join the DEAD!
Check out this site to find out simple ways to protect your environment: Think Green
I'm Certainly doing the 10th step with this.
;D
1.When I fail to find the green circles beside your names, I realize that there is no one 'Available'(left) on my world.Trees are those green circles for mother Earth. GO GREEN! Every1.
2.The *Green* army of Ghosts has saved middle earth from the darkness of Sauron. It is now, our turn to save the world from ourselves. Go Green or Join the DEAD!
Check out this site to find out simple ways to protect your environment: Think Green
I'm Certainly doing the 10th step with this.
;D
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Friendly Rural Neighbourhood
A clear cut difference between urban and rural people is visible in the levels of friendliness they show towards total strangers. Well, a fat man like me would be ignored/ stared/ joked about in an urban area. Things are totally different in a rural area. The people are very caring. They pop up with a friendly smile and gently advice about the disadvantages/ diseases that might result from being fat.
Kudos Rural India! ;)
Kudos Rural India! ;)
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Australian Open 2009 'Final' Review
One thing that is clearly visible after the match was that Rafael Nadal is still improving. I do not say that he is the best the world has ever seen but, he definitely is the best right now. He has finally silenced all his critics. He showed the world that he can win on any surface after the Wimbledon last year and the Australian Open today. If he continues to maintain the levels of fitness, stamina and will power he has right now, there is no wonder that one day he too may be playing to break the record for the most number of Grand Slams titles held by a player.
As for Federer, I want him to get the 14th title but not against Nadal. He was too shaky at the start of the match. He lost a lot of points due to unforced errors. I think the magnitude of the achievement has finally got through to him. Yet, he fought well by winning the 2nd and fourth sets quiet comfortably.
The match was aired in our auditorium. This was the first time I have ever seen a tennis match in our audi. I didn't expect a lot of people to turn up but, the response was amazing. Decent number of people have turned up to witness the moment when Federer wins his 14th Grand Slam Title. All those hearts were shattered with disappointment.
There was aggression resulting from the passion for their their favorite player or hatred towards the other. At the end of the day it was 4 hours well spent.
This year's Australian Open was very good for the Indian Players. The following are some results from the finals.
A quote from Rafael Nadals' Official Site:
"After this win, Rafa has now won titles on all three surfaces following his repeated success at the French Open and his triumph against Federer in their thrilling encounter at Wimbledon last year. In winning in Melbourne, Rafa also became the first man to enjoy success on clay, grass and hardcourt since Andre Agassi."
As for Federer, I want him to get the 14th title but not against Nadal. He was too shaky at the start of the match. He lost a lot of points due to unforced errors. I think the magnitude of the achievement has finally got through to him. Yet, he fought well by winning the 2nd and fourth sets quiet comfortably.
The match was aired in our auditorium. This was the first time I have ever seen a tennis match in our audi. I didn't expect a lot of people to turn up but, the response was amazing. Decent number of people have turned up to witness the moment when Federer wins his 14th Grand Slam Title. All those hearts were shattered with disappointment.
Australian Open Finals: Rafael Nadal def Roger Federer | ||||||||||||||||
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There was aggression resulting from the passion for their their favorite player or hatred towards the other. At the end of the day it was 4 hours well spent.
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Dinara Safina RUS (3) | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Serena Williams USA (2) | 6 | 6 |
This year's Australian Open was very good for the Indian Players. The following are some results from the finals.
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Mahesh Bhupathi IND (3) Mark Knowles BAH (3) | 6 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||||||
Bob Bryan USA (2) Mike Bryan USA (2) | 2 | 7 | 6 |
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Nathalie Dechy FRA Andy Ram ISR | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Sania Mirza IND Mahesh Bhupathi IND | 6 | 6 |
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Daniela Hantuchova SVK (9) Ai Sugiyama JPN (9) | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Serena Williams USA (10) Venus Williams USA (10) | 6 | 6 |
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Yuki Bhambri IND (1) | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
Alexandros-Ferdinandos Georgoudas GER | 3 | 1 |
A quote from Rafael Nadals' Official Site:
"After this win, Rafa has now won titles on all three surfaces following his repeated success at the French Open and his triumph against Federer in their thrilling encounter at Wimbledon last year. In winning in Melbourne, Rafa also became the first man to enjoy success on clay, grass and hardcourt since Andre Agassi."
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