Dhoni! dil le gaya!!!

I never thought I would write something like this on my blog, atleast not at this point of time where I don’t find a genuine need to express my thoughts. Mainly because I stopped feeling strongly about anything that crosses my way these days. I am not sure if this is a good/bad state to be and don’t care much about this. I know, I am absolutly in peace with myself.

Anyway coming to the blog topic…Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

The last time I remember going bonkers about some cricketer was I think when I was in my 8th grade and the guy was Sachin Tendulkar. Life has taken a 360 degree turn after that, and now back to the same place…but now, the difference is that I am far away from the adoloscent “I have a crush” stage and the reasons seem to be more as an appreciation of a person who is indisputably genuine and strong.

If u r looking to read technicalities of good cricket…I am sorry! I am a cricket novice and don’t know what is the difference between a slip and a gully. I have no clue what is to play on the off side or Leg side. So, sorry again!

The reasons I seem to be drawn to this guy are more to do with the person that he is than with what he does:

He exhibits this absolutely unshakeable confidence in himself. In most other players this confidence spills over and becomes overconfidence. This guy seems to have the knack to walk the tight rope and stay in balance. His head firm on his shoulders all the time. I noticed this trait during those moments of victory in the now historic 20 – 20 world cup final match. When people like harbhajan and Yuvaraj were prancing around (BTW, I have nothing against them celeberating. They worked hard and they deserve to have a nice time) this guys stood there rock solid with a genuine, confident smile on his face, as if he knew that they are going to grab that cup forever.

Another attribute that struck me was the maturity that he seems to have in the way in which he carries himself. As a captain leading the most unpredictable team in the world, he seems to have the right words always and does the right things always.
I can’t help but compare him with Saurav, though I hate to do this. The immature act of taking off one s shirt and waving it in high on air! Hhmmm not expected out of a captain. Whereas, taking off one s t-shirt to give it to a sweet young indian fan , impressive!

Awryt, awryt, the long hair does play a role. Wassup with longhaired men and me! ;)

Ok overall, I think the Indian cricket fans are happy to find a great captain, and I am happy to find a rare, matured personality in limelight!!!