And the DLF T20 cup goes to...... Chennai Lions

Wow.... What a night it was , especially for me :)
I was up as usual for watching the finals between CSK and MI. Even though I felt that MI had a edge over CSK due to their consistent form, somehow I was confident that CSK would pull it off this time since they have already been here, seen this and knows what it takes.

I felt really sad for Sachin because he was this epitome of a true sportsman and leader who wanted to be there for his team inspite of his injury (am not sure if anyone else would have come to play with such a injury and to give a knock of 48 runs - highest for his team on such a crucial day !!!).. No wonder he is considered GOD of cricket. I respect him a lot for that.

Coming back to my boys... what can I say.. Raina was his usual self - be it batting, bowling, fielding..., Ashwin did give a great maiden over start, Bollinger with his wonderful first wicket and superb captaincy by Dhoni.. It was definitely a team effort and it showed off in their games.. I have always wanted to write about my favorite team but abstained from it because I wanted to write about it when they win the cup this time. I dont know why but somehow even inspite of their patchy start I always had the confidence that they will get it this time and when they reached the finals, I know they were destined to get it this time.

I felt the only advantage they had over MI was that they know what a pressure game would be and how it would be to not have the support of the crowd and how to react to such a non-cooperative situation of the game :)

I am not a great follower of cricket, neither do I know the technicalities of the game. But what I know is, that this form of cricket gives me immense entertainment (Test matches were never my cup of tea... and I really stopped watching one-dayers as I was getting addicted to the enthusiasm and in T20 I watch only if CSK plays and in case of WC T20, only if India plays..but follow other matches and their results). In spite of the politics that is happening outside of the field, of which I am least bothered, I really cherish the day when CSK lifted the cup. It became more special as they won after the midnight strike of 12 because it was(rather is) my star birthday and it was my perfect birthday gift for this year. Nothing could beat this happiness for me :)

I have always liked the coolness of Dhoni and I sincerely hope that we lift the WC also for T20 this time and the Champions Trophy too.

I wish the same team remains for the next years IPL too..

CSK-ku oru whistlea podu!!!!

“Winning isn't everything, but the will to win is everything.”