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World Cup Musings - Part 1

A Team Loses . A Coach Dies. Never before the phrase 'Its Just A Game" been explained to us so explicitly and cruelly! I am just at a loss for words. Can't think or say anything about this. Hope the fans in the sub-continent understand now that in a game between 2, there is supposed to be one winner and a loser and if one does not lose, then the other cannot win. They are 2 sides of the same coin. And, just as we would like to be encouraged in our day to work/student life instead of being criticized continuously , the same applies to the players. Sir, You lived well and played hard and fair! May the next world treat you better! RIP Woolmer . ----------------------x---------------------------x-----------------------x--------------------x Finally, it is proved that India and Pakistan are Brothers In Arms :-) ----------------------x---------------------------x-----------------------x--------------------x Can Someone please tell this man that we have this guy who can do some

Dream A Dream

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Finally, the Cricket World Cup is going to start. In India, one will find a lot of ppl saying that they don't really care whether India wins or not, infact they wil abuse cricket and say that the game is taking our country down :-D But, you will find them trying to ask the score now and then :-) Anyways, it is very difficult for me to rationally analyze our chances. I may or may not believe in the concept of nationality, I may disagree with the concept of patriotism being attached to supporting any particular sporting team but I can't ignore the fact that a win for India makes the world a better place to live for that moment. One sees more smiles around after a victory in an important match. I may dislike Dhoni's technique but I can't but applaud when he unleashes his famous whip on the hapless bowlers. One will ask why Pathan is in the team but will be the first to applaud when he gets the swing going and make the batsmen dance. Anil Kumble's inclusion in the tea