5th November, 2007, about 10.00 in morning I got disturbed while sleeping due to TV noise. Oh..it was the commentary of first ODI of five match ODI series between India and Pakistan. I have just missed almost half of the Pakistan batting!!! Something unusual for me. This all was because of some changes I wanted to develop in me.
This was a Monday morning..the boring and monotonous Monday morning on which after a two days of either very happening or very dull weekend I used to prepare myself to reach office. But, no..this Monday morning was very much different from the past so many Monday mornings. This was the first working day after my relieving from Qwest. Now, for few weeks, till the time we rent a permanent office I have to work from my house. So, I decided not to waste time (already I am less productive during initial phase of work and especially while working at home!!!) in watching the dull cricket matches which last for so many hours!!!! Because of this brainwash I just forgot about the match. This was Gujju who disturbed me. I got the few glimpses of Pakistan inning while half awake half sleeping.
Finally I woke up around 12.30. After finishing the routine stuff..I thought about my lunch!! I didn't have the courage to take the chance of eating in the shop downstairs!! Also I was not so energetic to go to a decent restaurant in the locality. Also I was tired of Maggi. So, I decided to make food. After thinking for few minutes, option of food was clear!! I cooked Khichadi!!! Then I started with understanding and reading stuffs related to our work. After sometime I opted for my lunch.
Now i switched on TV to watch the score. What a great day??? I had Khichadi in my plate to eat and a boring India-Pak cricket match to watch!! Life rarely provides this kind of combo offer.
During last 10-12 years I have become used to watch a quality India-Pak cricket match. Though in the early and mid 90s India-Pak matches were not frequent. But whenever it took place it has always entertained up to fullest. How one can forget the world cup 96, 99 and 03 clashes between these two arch-rivals. In 96 and 99 it was Venkatesh Prasad and in 2003 it was Sachin who led India to a triumphing victory. In recent time the last two T20 matches has delivered such high class competitive and entertaining cricket. With these kind of past performances and clashes no one would have expected such a dull and slow match between these two countries which took place at Guwahati. Even in past cricket fans have witnessed one sided match ususally in which Pakistan used to crush India. All credits to the lethal fast bowling trio Wasim-Waquar-Aquib. But, even those were completely one sided matches. But what took place at Guwahati on 5th November, 2007 was really not expected and even not enjoyable. This Pakistani team seemed to doing everything wrong.
Anyway I am very happy with all this. if this kind of match will continue. Things will be easier for me and I will keep myself way from TV set easily. But, may be India-Pak history will be repeated in coming matches!!!! Though it will be difficult for me to be away from watching a typical India-Pak match. But, in the large interest of fans I would like to be an altruist and hope for a better next ODI at Mohali. No more Guwahati ODI please!!!!!
This was a Monday morning..the boring and monotonous Monday morning on which after a two days of either very happening or very dull weekend I used to prepare myself to reach office. But, no..this Monday morning was very much different from the past so many Monday mornings. This was the first working day after my relieving from Qwest. Now, for few weeks, till the time we rent a permanent office I have to work from my house. So, I decided not to waste time (already I am less productive during initial phase of work and especially while working at home!!!) in watching the dull cricket matches which last for so many hours!!!! Because of this brainwash I just forgot about the match. This was Gujju who disturbed me. I got the few glimpses of Pakistan inning while half awake half sleeping.
Finally I woke up around 12.30. After finishing the routine stuff..I thought about my lunch!! I didn't have the courage to take the chance of eating in the shop downstairs!! Also I was not so energetic to go to a decent restaurant in the locality. Also I was tired of Maggi. So, I decided to make food. After thinking for few minutes, option of food was clear!! I cooked Khichadi!!! Then I started with understanding and reading stuffs related to our work. After sometime I opted for my lunch.
Now i switched on TV to watch the score. What a great day??? I had Khichadi in my plate to eat and a boring India-Pak cricket match to watch!! Life rarely provides this kind of combo offer.
During last 10-12 years I have become used to watch a quality India-Pak cricket match. Though in the early and mid 90s India-Pak matches were not frequent. But whenever it took place it has always entertained up to fullest. How one can forget the world cup 96, 99 and 03 clashes between these two arch-rivals. In 96 and 99 it was Venkatesh Prasad and in 2003 it was Sachin who led India to a triumphing victory. In recent time the last two T20 matches has delivered such high class competitive and entertaining cricket. With these kind of past performances and clashes no one would have expected such a dull and slow match between these two countries which took place at Guwahati. Even in past cricket fans have witnessed one sided match ususally in which Pakistan used to crush India. All credits to the lethal fast bowling trio Wasim-Waquar-Aquib. But, even those were completely one sided matches. But what took place at Guwahati on 5th November, 2007 was really not expected and even not enjoyable. This Pakistani team seemed to doing everything wrong.
Anyway I am very happy with all this. if this kind of match will continue. Things will be easier for me and I will keep myself way from TV set easily. But, may be India-Pak history will be repeated in coming matches!!!! Though it will be difficult for me to be away from watching a typical India-Pak match. But, in the large interest of fans I would like to be an altruist and hope for a better next ODI at Mohali. No more Guwahati ODI please!!!!!
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