The cricketer who is proud to be a part of the Indian army !!!
In India it is rare to find a cricketer who is part of the army.
The skipper who changed how the world looked at the captain of the Indian cricket team. He commanded respect. Remained grounded despite the huge number of times he lead the team to victory, when the team failed to perform. No situation changed his calm exterior on the ground. just a light smile when the team won. I never found him playing for himself, he always played for the country. Kept the wicket at lightening speed. My heart skipped heart beats when his helicopter shots took the ball out of sight.
Dhoni was one of the fastest runners between the wickets, that India had. July 2019, World Cup semifinal, he got run out and couldn't take India to the final. It turned out to be his last match.
I remembered Zinadine Zidane. In 2006, he had announced his retirement after FIFA. In the semifinal, he was given a red card for head butting a Real player . It turned out to be Zizou's last match too.France didn't go on to win the cup. Definitely not the way he would have liked his career to end. It is said that he was offered a huge amount to cancel his retirement and continue to play but he graciously refused.
This can happen to such Legends too!!!!The world looks at them with even more respect and love because it proves that they too are human. They still remain legends and occupy a space in your heart for ever !!!!!! They shine brighter , and teach the world how to take failures even while bowing out of the sport.
FOR ME, CRICKET WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. ONE MORE HEARTACHE IN 2020!!!!
Also RIP Chetan Chouhan.
I generally try and sleep off early when too many things go wrong on a particular day. I tell my self that lets end the day soon so nothing more can go wrong .
CAN WE END THE YEAR 2020 SOON ?????
That's coming from a diehard fan of Dhoni . But well said and quite true . Let's look forward to a new STAR
ReplyDeleteVery well said dear - true Dhoni fan
ReplyDeleteWell written and true! As you indicated Dhoni's retirement is a loss to Indian cricket. And I know what you're saying about the year 2020, too!🤔
ReplyDeleteVery well narrated, Dhoni gets retired & Chetan Chouhan no more both loss for the cricket & their fans
ReplyDeleteCool, command & capitalise
ReplyDeleteThese are fascinating characteristics of Dhoni.
Well expressed with a lot of emotion and wonderful choice of words!
ReplyDeleteMam, Really u portrait a real value of the star in your words.
ReplyDeleteI must say for Dhoni...
"Main woh daal ki patti nhin Jo toot jaaun,,,keh do Toofan se apne auqaat men rhe."
Keh do bowlers se mere helicopter shot se bache
Well expressed Mona....a tribute to Dhoni!
ReplyDeleteWell expressed Mona ....a great tribute to Dhoni!
ReplyDeleteThis one is a masterpiece.....
ReplyDeleteHey Mona,Good initiative .Much derereved appriciation .Keepnit up
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