Fearing the fond farewell

The Australians generate envy, with their pedigree and display as cricketers, but they would really make all go green with the way they retire. Did you see all that happened at Adelaide? Adam Gilchrist, having announced his retirement from international cricket, got a rousing reception every time he walked onto the field, and it was at its loudest when he walked out at the end of the match. After that he, and his family, were feted and glowing words of tribute came from all concerned. By the time....

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Indianness comes through

Rock bottom has a good side - the only way out is up. This holds true in life and things more important - like cricket. The current India-Australia series Down Under has seen it all, from aggression to derision, official incompetence to bravado, and charges and counter-charges, proved or otherwise. The way the Indian team recovered from it all, most from the off-field fiascos is a testament to their strength of character and inherent Indian-ness, coming through even at the worst of times. Irrespective of how the....

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