The day took off early with all our players knocking off thier socks to fill in the legendry boots against the new but one week old Gujarathi team which was very very keen in our WDI team and ofcourse keen in winning as well.
We did flunk to cost a win more than we could play and pay
The fixture was lost sadly bud not badly & there the matter does rest
Perhaps it was just as well in case they cram their team with more quest
But one thing’s pretty certain, whatever else befalls,
We won’t forget the Ringer and We will come up as an assailing Firer.
It was an exciting game with the same old moments of exuberance, skill, graft and pain. But just in case our pride of unvanquished coherent WINNING streak became absurd unfortunately.
The tale of tragedy started with the TOSS being lost again but somehow we did have to bat first incidentally.
BATTING:
Kiran and Hari who have been consistently doing well for the last couple of weeks were to take the charge to unfasten the innings. But shortly the duo had to bow down to the twirling nimblest deliveries of their pace bowling attack. The taut rised with our batsmen making their headway not towards the score but towards the pavilion without making difference. It seemed like the innings being reiterarted from the last week but with a different line-up. Naresh who went up the order looked convincing for a while but soon got foxed to the pace and edged the ball. Vibhor popped out his innings with a sniping shot towards the fence and sent few signs of relaince and confidence to the pavilion. Who knows how long the charge dwells? Tried for the big one but could find a stopple at the long on.Alas!!!
Following batsmen couldn't pile up the runs except from few level-headed singles from Poorna and Saquib.
Zaheer, Sadique, Sachin, Kesav, Vinod as well couldn't find a way to restore the innings.
Its really sceptical when the highest score from our batsmen was just and just 10. And its narking when a story like this has been insistent especially from a team of quashing smashers, pinch hitters and defending run getters.
0 3 5 8 10 .....Looks like a telephone number or any progression series? but these were the regrettable scores of our batsmen.
Some day when things are not the same,
And not all the things in par of the game!
Despite our level of extreme disposition,
And most favourable condition!
BOWLING:
The session started with our bowlers started with the same aplomb with which we finished last week bringing everone us to the feet of thrilling mode importantly with the first ball bowled.
Yes, its again a stupendious overhauling start from Saquib. The golden wicket fleet continued when Kesav at mid-off taking the high-up catch. What a way to start with!
The spell from Saquib and Audrey was again superb and spectacular. They really deserve the credit for the way they handled the tension and bowled inordinately. 3 wickets from each of them again put us for a while in commanding seat. Zaheer and Vibhor showed their extreme performance brimful of guile scalping one dominant wicket each.
In the CIRCLE and RUN-OUT-PLOT:
It was in Audrey's over when the batsmen knicked the ball towards mid-on and Poor guy he couldn't chip in it away from our sprying fielder Zaheer who was the cause for us to have the burst of smiles after he knuckled down the stumps directly.
Then it was the turn of Vibhor at point square leg who was waiting UP for the charge barred the ball and throwing it to Poorna for a plain go.
Kesav who had a comeback and gave us an extra heftiness at point mid-off taking three significant and elegant catches of which two were carbon-copies of one another.
Poorna behind the stumps as well could carry on his previuos week's performance with two dazzling takes.
Just 'well done' doesn't fit in here to delineate your scintillating performance over the field. It was more like a professional and another more like a classic tint of your act.
Of the Essence:
Saquib who excelled in bowling on the spur of the moment had to go off the field for his back cramp bothering. He just bowled 2 overs and we were almost came to the verge of WIN. But this scene couldn't cripple us as vibhor filled in the captain's shoes and proved his elegance. Its a wonder when Saquib came back despite his cramp and bowled two good overs. Excellent dedication! Saquib.
Time was when he had to his arm,
With guile and charm, he did despite all harm!
Dashing hopes turned to Crashing Hopes:
Pretty sure what every fielder then might have thought the streak would be repeated and we would take the pride of winning again. But the tide of the contest changed when one of their batsmen turned out to be an avenger. No bowling option went fine to inflict their blows from the man despite being injured and they could drag it to 12 from just 3 overs and we were left to the hapless space in the mid way of half travelled winning journey.
BOTTOM LINE: Sorry, Kesav! We couldn't re-welcome you with a winner.
Yes, the red-ink is ofcourse a flame of temp, burning at the core.
Sought to try something different or was given a new chore!
Cheer up – don’t be dejected, Look the part & get agitated.
We did flunk to cost a win more than we could play and pay
The fixture was lost sadly bud not badly & there the matter does rest
Perhaps it was just as well in case they cram their team with more quest
But one thing’s pretty certain, whatever else befalls,
We won’t forget the Ringer and We will come up as an assailing Firer.
It was an exciting game with the same old moments of exuberance, skill, graft and pain. But just in case our pride of unvanquished coherent WINNING streak became absurd unfortunately.
The tale of tragedy started with the TOSS being lost again but somehow we did have to bat first incidentally.
BATTING:
Kiran and Hari who have been consistently doing well for the last couple of weeks were to take the charge to unfasten the innings. But shortly the duo had to bow down to the twirling nimblest deliveries of their pace bowling attack. The taut rised with our batsmen making their headway not towards the score but towards the pavilion without making difference. It seemed like the innings being reiterarted from the last week but with a different line-up. Naresh who went up the order looked convincing for a while but soon got foxed to the pace and edged the ball. Vibhor popped out his innings with a sniping shot towards the fence and sent few signs of relaince and confidence to the pavilion. Who knows how long the charge dwells? Tried for the big one but could find a stopple at the long on.Alas!!!
Following batsmen couldn't pile up the runs except from few level-headed singles from Poorna and Saquib.
Zaheer, Sadique, Sachin, Kesav, Vinod as well couldn't find a way to restore the innings.
Its really sceptical when the highest score from our batsmen was just and just 10. And its narking when a story like this has been insistent especially from a team of quashing smashers, pinch hitters and defending run getters.
0 3 5 8 10 .....Looks like a telephone number or any progression series? but these were the regrettable scores of our batsmen.
Some day when things are not the same,
And not all the things in par of the game!
Despite our level of extreme disposition,
And most favourable condition!
BOWLING:
The session started with our bowlers started with the same aplomb with which we finished last week bringing everone us to the feet of thrilling mode importantly with the first ball bowled.
Yes, its again a stupendious overhauling start from Saquib. The golden wicket fleet continued when Kesav at mid-off taking the high-up catch. What a way to start with!
The spell from Saquib and Audrey was again superb and spectacular. They really deserve the credit for the way they handled the tension and bowled inordinately. 3 wickets from each of them again put us for a while in commanding seat. Zaheer and Vibhor showed their extreme performance brimful of guile scalping one dominant wicket each.
In the CIRCLE and RUN-OUT-PLOT:
It was in Audrey's over when the batsmen knicked the ball towards mid-on and Poor guy he couldn't chip in it away from our sprying fielder Zaheer who was the cause for us to have the burst of smiles after he knuckled down the stumps directly.
Then it was the turn of Vibhor at point square leg who was waiting UP for the charge barred the ball and throwing it to Poorna for a plain go.
Kesav who had a comeback and gave us an extra heftiness at point mid-off taking three significant and elegant catches of which two were carbon-copies of one another.
Poorna behind the stumps as well could carry on his previuos week's performance with two dazzling takes.
Just 'well done' doesn't fit in here to delineate your scintillating performance over the field. It was more like a professional and another more like a classic tint of your act.
Of the Essence:
Saquib who excelled in bowling on the spur of the moment had to go off the field for his back cramp bothering. He just bowled 2 overs and we were almost came to the verge of WIN. But this scene couldn't cripple us as vibhor filled in the captain's shoes and proved his elegance. Its a wonder when Saquib came back despite his cramp and bowled two good overs. Excellent dedication! Saquib.
Time was when he had to his arm,
With guile and charm, he did despite all harm!
Dashing hopes turned to Crashing Hopes:
Pretty sure what every fielder then might have thought the streak would be repeated and we would take the pride of winning again. But the tide of the contest changed when one of their batsmen turned out to be an avenger. No bowling option went fine to inflict their blows from the man despite being injured and they could drag it to 12 from just 3 overs and we were left to the hapless space in the mid way of half travelled winning journey.
BOTTOM LINE: Sorry, Kesav! We couldn't re-welcome you with a winner.
Yes, the red-ink is ofcourse a flame of temp, burning at the core.
Sought to try something different or was given a new chore!
Cheer up – don’t be dejected, Look the part & get agitated.
The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for me. But we fought, and we fought till the end!
ReplyDeleteI remember Saquib mentioning that he needs to take 3 wickets in his last over..Such was our players determination.
Even the funny man, Vibhor, was very upset after his batting didn't click. I have not seen him so silent, sitting alone under hot sun, during our batting session, as if he was punishing himself.
Hari was anguished that he couldn't contribute in bowling. He said that he needs to perform better in internal matches to capture Captain's confidence, to give more options for the captain in bowling department.
These are instances I witnessed to highlight the level of emotions that we have invested in our Saturday game.
When we have a team with players like these, we always win even in our defeat! :)