Sunday, January 2

Before 2011 beginning

We are poised on threshold of the year 2011.

I want to dedicate year 2010 to someone who brought me some cheer this year. I thought over quite a few occasions of my son Mir, for Mir brings to me great joy. But it is natural, since I believe that most fathers feel this joy their own bring them.

Apart from Mir there is one other person, unknown to me personally, yet so familiar. Some call him god, and he lives in Mumbai.

Who was it (perhaps Hayden) who said, " I have seen God. He bats at No.4 for Indian cricket team."

God or not, Sachin Tendulkar has brought a good deal of cheer to me in 2010. He has done it many times over the last two decades, but in 2010 I have caught myself adoring him in thought, even before he completed 50 test centuries.

There is not much to write about the man, for he is great beyond words. Besides, there are statistical experts more qualified than me to write research based things about Sachin.

So here it is, dear Sachin, thank you. Wish you and your family a greater year ahead. And I hope you enjoy your cricket this year around too, for when you enjoy your game India invariably is a happy nation!

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