#cricket world cup 2011

[whitehartlane]

“Dhoni finishes off in style! A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lift the World Cup after twenty-eight years!”

2011 CRICKET WORLD CUP FINAL India vs Sri Lanka Wankhede Stadium Player of the Match: MS Dhoni

[bluecrusadearcade]

Why can't india give me this satisfaction istg

[goatyuuji]

2027 me pakka #trust

[skyblogsdotin]

2011 Cricket World Cup Indian Team Players 

The 2011 Cricket World Cup holds a special place in every Indian’s heart due to numerous reasons. First of all, it was Sachin’s last World Cup, and he ended up winning it. Secondly, team India ended their 28 years of WC drought as they defeated Sri Lanka in the final, and last but not least, India became the first country to win the World Cup at home. The Indian cricket team won their 2nd World…

[killeroos]

MEG LANNING: 7 January 2011 - Became Australia's youngest centurion at 18 years 288 days old 19 January 2014 - Became Australia's youngest-ever captain at just 21 years old, standing in for Jodie Fields during the Ashes 13 June 2014 - Was confirmed as Australia's captain across all three formats 4 April 2021 - Set a new world record after winning 22 consecutive ODI's 26 February 2023 - After winning the 2023 T20 World Cup she overtook Ricky Ponting to become Australia's most successful cricket captain of all time

[mohabbaat]

top 5 moments in cricket history

ahhhhh. best question, anon. 😭

india vs pakistan match during the 2022 t20 world cup. those last few overs, especially that no ball and that last wide live rent free in my head.

the semi final of world cup 2023 where maxwell played the greatest innings i have ever seen while having cramps. insane batting.

2011 world cup final!!!! ICONIC.

that one india vs australia test match at gabba in 2021 where pant went insane.

2019 world cup final. that super over. england winning by boundary count. it was so insane. 😭

[geek-and-destroy]

'Progressive' hindu nationalists - why are they Like That?

Tomorrow is the 26th of January, the 74th Republic Day in India - the day the Indian constitution was formalized and adopted. I thought i'd mourn my fast-fading nationalism on this occasion by kinda airing out some bullshit and starting a political longpost, which is always a good idea right? right???

Since about the end of last year, I've seen some blogs on here that define themselves around hindutva - hindu nationalism, the idea that India is a hindu nation and must abandon its secular status. Any leftie/liberal with any awareness of the news will know their rhetoric is bullshit. Anyone who isn't really aware of Indian religious dynamics would know to spot their Islamophobia from a mile away, because seriously, the discourse is Ben Shapiro levels of bad.

The most egregious of these include hindulivesmatter, rhysaka, yato-dharmasto-jaya, vindhyavasini and others. Basically a small hindu nationalist clique. They're actually not that big a deal even on this hellsite, but they keep annoyingly popping up to start firebrand arguments under posts. But they're not uncommon in the real world. In fact, i think the majority of the Indian urban youth is Like That - anti-homophobia, anti-misogyny, theoretically anti-islamophobia, the same general left-leaning values associated with Gen Z; but with a weird blind spot when it comes to the fascist decline of their own country.

These users are not too different from TERFs, with their couching of hate in progressive, tumblr-social-justice language. There's been a lot of discourse around why TERFs are the way they are, why their otherwise feminist and progressive values eventually shatter in favour of their hate. I want to do something similar for hindutva tumblr, because i see in it a newer kind of hindu nationalist aggression, yet one that i am very familiar with, as an urban upper-middle-class Indian born into a Marathi Hindu family.

The main question i want to answer is this: why does someone espousing dire Islamophobic rhetoric also sincerely believe in progressive ideas? Why do they not see the contradictions? To do that, we need a little primer in post-independence Indian history.

So, it's often said that Indian democracy was not handed to us; this is not only in the sense that we had to fight for our freedom against the Brits, but also in the sense that there were long deliberations on the exact type of republic we wanted to be. The constitution was drafted, finalized and adopted a full three years after the Brits left. This framing of a philosophical struggle stayed on, throughout the tumult of the following decades.

This is how the modern Indian is taught about our history: Several riots, the Emergency in the 70s, the wars with Pakistan and China, the formation of Bangladesh, the victory at the cricket world cup, the Cold War international policy of non-alignment, the Green Revolution, all of these are presented through a frame of struggle, with the Kargil War and the 1991 liberalization being the point of stabilization. The median citizen of 1971 was politically aware and politically involved. That of 2001 was most likely not. At least, that's the narrative of capitalism in the country. This narrative of a 50-year prolonged post-independence struggle is why Indian nationalism is so potent, even outside of the newer Hindu fascist rhetoric. We've got a very intense sense of national pride. I'm guilty of it myself.

In 1991, the economy was opened up to multinational corporations and eventually led to the formation of an Indian petit bourgeois. The period from 1991 to roughly 2011 is seen as a period of idyllic peace much like the Clinton administration in the US. Culturally, this was the time of the Bollywood masala movie - light, apolitical and all about a big Hindu joint family that preaches benevolent unity of all religions. But the thing that was never mentioned in these movies was caste - an elephant in the room that i haven't addressed yet. Just like the 'default' US Culture is white suburban christian, the default culture here is upper caste middle-class hindu. The aforementioned rise of the middle class was largely along caste lines. Households in the US have microcultures along ethnic lines, and they can be similarly mapped in India through caste and religion.

The Indian equivalent of the megachurch pastor is the ruling BJP's paramilitary parent organization, the RSS, as well as others like the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Karni Sena, etc - organizations that normal people largely didn't agree with but whose values and morals were ingrained in their subconscious. The apolitical Hindu in like 2004 did not believe, like the RSS does, that India should be a Hindu nation; but he (i use 'he' here because male tends to be default in this case, and that's a whole different conversation) did believe in the greatness of traditions, the Indian armed forces and in ancient Hindu scientific supremacy (which at the time was limited to Aryabhatta's zero and the actual progress in the sciences from ancients like Charaka and Sushruta to more modern ones like Ramanujan and CV Raman - it hadn't gone into cuckoo fantasy land yet, where we showhow had stem cell research and aeroplanes in ancient India and the Ramayana is apparently actual history now). To this person, Savarkar was an icon of the freedom struggle along with others like Gandhi, Bose, Ambedkar, etc, but he didn't know or care about his religio-fascist ideology. Fascist elements existed then and had their pockets of support - the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, Modi's CM-hood in Gujarat, and the first BJP national administration came up during this time. To the normal citizen, they were simply extremists with 'some good points'.

2008 was the year of the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. Islamophobia didn't fully enter Indian discourse just yet, largely because of the assertion of the city's multicultural identity, but the seeds were certainly sown. In fact, blatant Islamophobia wouldn't be mainstream till 2016 or so - the BJP's 2014 election was won on middle-class concerns. The petit bourgeois finally made its voice heard politically in the 2011 anti-corruption protests spearheaded by Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal, the latter of whom is the founder of the newest major political party in the country. It's typical of protests of this kind, agitating against a vague idea of corruption with not many tangible demands. It is true that by 2011, the Congress government was notoriously bloated, corrupt and ineffectual at a systemic level. The BJP gained a single-party majority on an anti-corruption and pro-welfare platform, with religion not really a factor.

The middle class celebrated this as an ultimate affirmation of their hegemony, and the RSS-derived values kicked into high gear. The celebrations have now become a gloat-fest, kinda like vindicated Marvel fans when their Disney product makes a bajillion dollars. The best example of this is the Ram Mandir inauguration earlier this week. Modi cultivated an image of a messiah figure who could do no wrong. Anyone who opposed their goals is now an anti-national and a traitor. General attitudes as a whole have grown a lot more bloodthirsty and carceral. Propaganda, degradation of public discourse, weakening of the media and public institutions, the whole gamut.

The people running the above-mentioned blogs are quite representative of this demographic. They probably fully believe what they spout. They fully believe that Hindus and Hinduism are under threat in India, that love jihad ("forced conversion") is a real thing, that Islamists are taking over their nation, and even that Hindus have been 'sleeping' and are just now being 'woken up'. At the same time, they believe in socially progressive values. The supposedly pro-LGBT+ and pro-feminist stances taken by the RSS are very much targeted at urban Hindus, not at the West as PR.

The propaganda directed at them (which includes movies, social media and tragically, many news outlets) often appeals to the traditional acceptance of queer individuals in mythological texts to get straight, cis, sheltered urban Hindus of all ages to reconcile bigotries and get on board the hate train. It is often in a comparative frame, juxtaposed with the bigotry in Islamic or Christian texts and historical persecution in the West (btw, the term acceptance is very loose here, they often equate mention of a thing with acceptance of that thing even if it's derogatory. Ancient hindu culture only 'accepted' trans women, and that was a marginalized acceptance at best).

The RSS often preaches that Hinduism is the religion of tolerance, and advocates for a twisted version of the tolerance paradox. It's reached a level where propaganda doesn't have to be deliberate - the citizens will do it for them. These blogs are true believers despite the contradictions, but their online activity is probably a deliberate form of praxis, with the co-opting of social justice vocab and appealing to white/western/Indian expat guilt etc. So yes, very much like TERFs, except that TERFs are an actual minority whereas Hindutva ideology is increasingly the default 'apolitical' belief. The reactionary internalization has been successful.

Tl;dr: people like hindulivesmatter are sincere in their bigotry towards Muslims as well as their progressive beliefs, because Indian culture as a whole oriented itself towards appealing to the urban upper caste middle class.

[rabyadang]

VIRAT KHOLI:THE UNTOLD STORY

He was on born 5 November 1988) is an Indian international cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is a right-handed batsman and an occasional medium-fast bowler. He currently represents Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL and Delhi in domestic cricket. Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket and the best of the 21st century. He holds the record as the highest run-scorer in T20I and IPL, ranks third in ODI, and stands as the fourth-highest in international cricket. He also holds the record for scoring the most centuries in ODI cricket and stands second in the list of most international centuries scored. Kohli was a member of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, and captained India to win the ICC Test mace three consecutive times in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

#ViratKholi #Biopic #rabyadang #Lavanyaoberai #DigitalStorytelling

[off-thepitch]

The Butterfly Effect

'Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?' The infamous question posed by Mathematician Edward Lorenz tried answering what the Butterfly Effect is. While the world still contemplates the impact of small events in one system on the consequences it can have on another, let me take you on a journey of what I believe was my life's butterfly effect.

It was the night of the 2nd of April 2011, the night of the ICC world cup final. With millions of eyes glued to the television screens, the six-year-old me was busy in his world. Completely unaware of the context of this particular match, he tried all the possible ways to convince his grandpa to change the channel to his favourite cartoon. With all efforts leading to no result, the last resort was to sit silently and observe. Little did he know of what was to follow.

As I continued watching the last few moments of the match with utmost disinterest, something unusual happened. As M.S. Dhoni launched that winning shot into the night sky, the bubble of silence burst. The noise of people shouting at the top of their voices and the sound of crackers settled in the atmosphere. The whole vibe around me turned festive. With my mind in a complete state of confusion, another incident followed. The camera panned to Dhoni's face and then his 'twirl of the bat' celebratory action. All of it played in slow-motion. That moment still stays fresh in my memory. The emotion in his eyes and the attractiveness of the simple celebration had caught all the attention of a six-year-old. I glued myself to the television screen, curious to see what would unfold next. 

Moments later, I heard this line, "He (Sachin) has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years; it's time we carry him on our shoulders." Said by a 23-year-old Virat; It gave me a hint that cricket was much more than what went on the pitch. I took my eyes away from the television and stepped onto my balcony. To my surprise, the streets were flooded. Flooded with people. At that time of the night, usually, it was silent enough to easily hear even a whisper; but that night was different. It looked as if the world had come to a standstill. All because of a single incident. I went back that day to sleep with a question. 'What is it in sports that people are so strongly affected by?' 'What is it in Sports that unites so many people?' What is it in Sports that evokes such strong emotions?' And that question kickstarted a journey, a journey of exploration.

Over the years, I spent hours and hours watching and observing sports of different kinds, with my primary interest area being cricket. Around age 11, I took to playing badminton. The training sessions, the effort, the discipline, and the competitions told that what's seen on the field is just a miniature reflection of what goes beyond it. It gave me the opportunity of looking at sports from another lens. 

The Off the Pitch stories are a lifetime treasure for me. They have become a source of learning. They have helped me understand the joys of victories and the sorrows of losses. Uncovering behind-the-scenes narratives has revealed how powerful emotions are. Going off the pitch made me think beyond the usual and added perspectives to my thinking.

And all of this started because of that visual captured in the eyes of a six-year-old. What if that day did not turn out the way it did? Well, that's the Butterfly Effect for me!

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CAB Urges BCCI for Rescheduling Pakistan-England Match Amidst Unforeseen Circumstances

They have recommended November 11, rather than November 12 which is additionally the date of the Hindu celebration of Kali Puja

The Cricket Relationship of Bengal (Taxi) has mentioned the BCCI to move the Britain versus Pakistan ODI World Cup game, booked to be played at Kolkata's Eden Nurseries on November 12, to another date, proposing November 11 as another option. The improvement came after the city police informed Taxi that they are expecting upgraded security for the game as Pakistan are one of the groups. November 12 is additionally the date for Kalipujo, one of the city's, and the locale's, most significant Hindu celebrations.

ESPNcricinfo comprehends that Taxi authorities had a gathering with city police experts on Thursday, and were educated about the rule of peace and law worries upon the arrival of the celebration. Following that, the affiliation kept in touch with Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, mentioning the date change.

This comes close behind the Ahmedabad police communicating its failure to give security to the India versus Pakistan game on October 15, since it conflicted with the primary day of the nine-day Hindu celebration of Navaratri, perhaps of the main celebration in Gujarat, of which Ahmedabad is a section, and numerous different pieces of northern India. The game - still in Ahmedabad - has since been moved to October 14, however the ICC or the BCCI is yet to offer an authority expression with that impact.

Shah, in the interim, has said that the date change - for that and a couple other matches - became essential since a few partaking sheets had kept in touch with the BCCI communicating their interests about the movement required between matches.

Kolkata police's position isn't ideal dealing with a significant strict occasion and a significant cricket match around the same time.

The Taxi's position is an unenviable one. In 2011, when the ODI World Cup was last had in this impact of the world, Kolkata, and the city's famous Eden Nurseries arena, was considered ill suited to have the India versus Britain game. The scene facilitated three games, which didn't include India, in 2011.

Taxi, and cricket fans in Kolkata, would have zero desire to be in a circumstance where the high end Britain versus Pakistan game is moved to another city, and it is perceived the affiliation authorities have likewise connected with Mamata Banerjee, the main priest of the province of West Bengal, to attempt to mediate.

The first timetable of the World Cup had Eden Nurseries set apart to have five games: Bangladesh versus Netherlands on October 28, Bangladesh versus Pakistan on October 31, India versus South Africa on November 5, the Britain versus Pakistan on November 12, and the second semi-last on November 16.

The timetable of the World Cup was delivered after a long defer on June 27, only 100 days before the booked beginning of the competition on October 5 in Ahmedabad, though the timetables for the last two versions of the competition, in Australia and New Zealand (2015) and Britain and Ribs (2019) were out over a year ahead of time.

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[mohammad74nayeem]

An Innocent Cricket Player

Kane Stuart Williamson, is a great cricketer from New Zealand. He was born on August 8, 1990. Now he serves as captain of the country's limited-overs squad. Kane is most run scorer for New Zealand in a test match on February 27, 2023. He is a right handed batsman and per time right arm off spinner. 

In the year of December 2007, Williamson made his first-class cricket debut.That same year, he visited Indian U-19 squad in his U-19 debut, and he was selected as the team's captain for the 2008 U-19 Cricket World Cup. He made his debut in abroad in 2010. At the 2011, 2015, and 2019 Cricket World Cups as well as the 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2021 ICC World Twenty20s, Williamson has highlighted New Zealand.

In ICC World Twenty20,2016 he led New Zealand on a full-time basis for the first time. At the 2019 Cricket World Cup, he led New Zealand as their captain, guiding them to the championship game and earning Player of the Tournament honors. He top up Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to become the top-ranked Test batsman in the world on December 31, 2020, when he attained a Test batting rating of 890.[3][4] Both the accolade for Test cricketer of the decade and the Sir Garfield Sobers accolade for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade were nominated for him.Along with Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Virat Kohli, Ian Chappell and Martin Crowe place Williamson among the best four or five Test cricket batters of the present. 5,6,7.

[whitehartlane]

i know this is a question asked literally all the time but would you rather see your club win your league or your country win the world cup?

[newsaza]

"Will Love You Forever!": Irfan Tweets Epic Throwback On Yusuf's 40th Birthday

“Will Love You Forever!”: Irfan Tweets Epic Throwback On Yusuf’s 40th Birthday

An old photo of Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan together© Twitter Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan have been one of the most successful brother duos in Indian cricket. Both were part of the Indian cricket team which won the 2007 T20 World Cup. Yusuf was also part of the Indian team which win the 2011 ODI World Cup. Between the two, Irfan was the first to debut for India. He played his first…

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Best player of cricket

Cricket, often regarded as a sport of skill, strategy, and sheer talent, has seen numerous players leave an indelible mark on its history. While many athletes have excelled in various formats of the game, a select few have transcended the sport to become legends. Among them, one name frequently rises to the top of discussions about the Best player of cricket: Sachin Tendulkar.

Early Life and Rise to Fame

Born on April 24, 1973, in Mumbai, India, Sachin Tendulkar showed prodigious talent from a young age. By the age of 16, he made his debut for the Indian national team, becoming the youngest player to ever appear in a Test match. His early performances hinted at the greatness that was to come, captivating fans with his technique, composure, and extraordinary ability to adapt.

Records and Achievements

Tendulkar's career spanned an astonishing 24 years, during which he shattered numerous records that still stand today. He is the highest run-scorer in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket, with over 34,000 runs across formats. His record of 100 international centuries is a milestone that may never be equaled.

In addition to his individual records, Tendulkar played a crucial role in India's cricketing successes, including the iconic 2011 World Cup victory. His ability to perform under pressure and deliver when it mattered most made him a linchpin of the Indian cricket team.

Style of Play

What set Tendulkar apart was not just his statistics but his elegance on the field. His classical batting technique, combined with an array of strokes, allowed him to dominate bowlers from around the world. From his trademark straight drive to his exquisite cover drive, every shot was a lesson in artistry.

Impact on Cricket and Beyond

Tendulkar's influence extended beyond statistics. He inspired a generation of cricketers and fans, becoming a symbol of hope and determination. His humility, dedication, and sportsmanship have earned him respect globally, making him a beloved figure in not just India but around the world.

His retirement in 2013 was met with an outpouring of emotion, as fans celebrated a career that had given them countless memories. Since then, he has remained active in promoting cricket and supporting various charitable causes, further cementing his legacy as a true sports ambassador.

Conclusion

While debates about  best player of cricket always vary based on personal preferences, Sachin Tendulkar's unparalleled achievements, skill, and impact make him a strong contender for that title. His journey from a young boy with a dream to a global icon serves as an inspiration to aspiring cricketers everywhere. In the grand tapestry of cricketing history, Tendulkar's legacy will forever shine brightly, reminding us of the beauty and passion of the game.

[news365timesindia]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli during one of his innings in the India vs New Zealand Test Series. Source: BCCI I have said this in the past, and I am saying it again. There can be no second Sachin Tendulkar in red-ball cricket. He was the greatest, and a genius of a very different magnitude. Having said that, Virat Kohli is also a once-in-a-generation player who must be hurting hugely after what happened against New Zealand. Much like Rohit Sharma, Kohli was not at his best. Or remotely close to it. But that’s where I think things will work for him and India in Australia. A proud performer, he will go back to the drawing board and figure it out. Do we have anyone to replace him for a tour like Australia? The answer is an overwhelming NO. The truth is that he is still the best we have, and the person to bank on for the Australia series. When Kohli failed in England in 2014, making just 134 runs in 10 innings, much was said about his frailties against the moving ball. It was also said that he isn’t the man for the next tour to Australia. His response was to score four hundreds Down Under, and take over the mantle of India’s batting great. Against New Zealand, he failed. And miserably. Much like the most of his teammates. And that’s where introspection must have started. He will hurt, and hurt a lot. Every champion has an ego and Kohli is no different. He will know that the New Zealand series was a black mark for him as a great of the game. He will seek redemption and go back to basics. He is still incredibly fit, and if Tendulkar could do it in 2010 at the age of 37, there’s no reason why Kohli can’t rediscover his mojo in Australia. In 2011-12, it was his first tour there with the senior team. And at Perth in January 2012, the Australians, as they often do, managed to get under Kohli’s skin. Not able to handle the heckling from spectators, Kohli descended to low-level combat – showing the middle finger to a particularly noisy section of the crowd after they called him a w***er. Such anger (mis)management was a feature of the early Kohli, and there were concerns it would get in the way of a full blossoming of his talent. Two months down the line, it was a very different story. Kohli had just scored a match-winning 183 against Pakistan in Dhaka in a match that had ended close to midnight. The media, present in strength, were waiting for the Kohli soundbite before filing their match reports. At Mirpur, the press conference enclosure is on the opposite side to the pavilion, and one has to trek across the ground to get there. On his way to the media centre, Kohli suddenly stopped, turned and started jogging towards a section of fans in the stands. Some 2,000 spectators had stayed back after the match and were still screaming “Kohli, Kohli” with gusto. Kohli, to the surprise of many present, decided to oblige them first with photographs and autographs before turning his attention to the media. He was fully aware, of course, of what he was doing, and he even apologised to the media contingent as soon as he entered the press conference room. Dejected Virat Kohli (PC: X) The transformation had begun. I remember having a conversation with him sometime after India had lost the World Cup semi-final to New Zealand in Manchester in July 2019. He had been dismissed for one by an incoming Trent Boult delivery, a ball that television replays showed clipping the top of the stump. The decision could have gone either way, and it was unfortunate for Kohli and India that the umpire’s dreaded finger had gone up. “Honestly, when we went to the World Cup, I had this very strong feeling in my heart that the team would need me in some game and it would be a chase,” he said. “I swear I had this feeling so strong that I am going to come not out at the end of the game and take India through that rough phase. And I really felt strong that was the game (semi-final vs New Zealand). “When I walked out to bat, I knew this is the game, but maybe that was my ego talking because

how can you predict something like that? You can only have a strong feeling, or maybe it was a strong desire of mine. But it did not turn out that way. My dismissal was really disappointing for me. This wasn’t because I hadn’t scored. It was because I had failed to contribute to the team, and we lost a match that we should have won.” The situation is very similar. More than ever, India need him to raise his bat in Australia and make it count. And on his birthday, may I say that all of us hope that he will. Happy Birthday, and all the very best. Also Read: IPL retention a red herring, when the real culprit is India getting trapped in a spin cycle The post After bitter taste of defeat, Kohli will go back to the drawing board, as in 2014 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

[news365times]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli during one of his innings in the India vs New Zealand Test Series. Source: BCCI I have said this in the past, and I am saying it again. There can be no second Sachin Tendulkar in red-ball cricket. He was the greatest, and a genius of a very different magnitude. Having said that, Virat Kohli is also a once-in-a-generation player who must be hurting hugely after what happened against New Zealand. Much like Rohit Sharma, Kohli was not at his best. Or remotely close to it. But that’s where I think things will work for him and India in Australia. A proud performer, he will go back to the drawing board and figure it out. Do we have anyone to replace him for a tour like Australia? The answer is an overwhelming NO. The truth is that he is still the best we have, and the person to bank on for the Australia series. When Kohli failed in England in 2014, making just 134 runs in 10 innings, much was said about his frailties against the moving ball. It was also said that he isn’t the man for the next tour to Australia. His response was to score four hundreds Down Under, and take over the mantle of India’s batting great. Against New Zealand, he failed. And miserably. Much like the most of his teammates. And that’s where introspection must have started. He will hurt, and hurt a lot. Every champion has an ego and Kohli is no different. He will know that the New Zealand series was a black mark for him as a great of the game. He will seek redemption and go back to basics. He is still incredibly fit, and if Tendulkar could do it in 2010 at the age of 37, there’s no reason why Kohli can’t rediscover his mojo in Australia. In 2011-12, it was his first tour there with the senior team. And at Perth in January 2012, the Australians, as they often do, managed to get under Kohli’s skin. Not able to handle the heckling from spectators, Kohli descended to low-level combat – showing the middle finger to a particularly noisy section of the crowd after they called him a w***er. Such anger (mis)management was a feature of the early Kohli, and there were concerns it would get in the way of a full blossoming of his talent. Two months down the line, it was a very different story. Kohli had just scored a match-winning 183 against Pakistan in Dhaka in a match that had ended close to midnight. The media, present in strength, were waiting for the Kohli soundbite before filing their match reports. At Mirpur, the press conference enclosure is on the opposite side to the pavilion, and one has to trek across the ground to get there. On his way to the media centre, Kohli suddenly stopped, turned and started jogging towards a section of fans in the stands. Some 2,000 spectators had stayed back after the match and were still screaming “Kohli, Kohli” with gusto. Kohli, to the surprise of many present, decided to oblige them first with photographs and autographs before turning his attention to the media. He was fully aware, of course, of what he was doing, and he even apologised to the media contingent as soon as he entered the press conference room. Dejected Virat Kohli (PC: X) The transformation had begun. I remember having a conversation with him sometime after India had lost the World Cup semi-final to New Zealand in Manchester in July 2019. He had been dismissed for one by an incoming Trent Boult delivery, a ball that television replays showed clipping the top of the stump. The decision could have gone either way, and it was unfortunate for Kohli and India that the umpire’s dreaded finger had gone up. “Honestly, when we went to the World Cup, I had this very strong feeling in my heart that the team would need me in some game and it would be a chase,” he said. “I swear I had this feeling so strong that I am going to come not out at the end of the game and take India through that rough phase. And I really felt strong that was the game (semi-final vs New Zealand). “When I walked out to bat, I knew this is the game, but maybe that was my ego talking because

how can you predict something like that? You can only have a strong feeling, or maybe it was a strong desire of mine. But it did not turn out that way. My dismissal was really disappointing for me. This wasn’t because I hadn’t scored. It was because I had failed to contribute to the team, and we lost a match that we should have won.” The situation is very similar. More than ever, India need him to raise his bat in Australia and make it count. And on his birthday, may I say that all of us hope that he will. Happy Birthday, and all the very best. Also Read: IPL retention a red herring, when the real culprit is India getting trapped in a spin cycle The post After bitter taste of defeat, Kohli will go back to the drawing board, as in 2014 appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link