The life of a postgraduate student is, he or she returns
home from the hospital, take a bit of rest and start studying after the Maagreb
prayers. This is a tough thing for guys like me who’s age is more than 35
years. But yesterday, I decided to close my medical books and follow the 50-over
cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi as with the
progression of time, the match transformed into an absolute cracker.
Pakistan were left reeeling. Babar Azam started to unleash
his talent and sense of responsibility - motored the whole Pakistan innings
like a commander in chief. Shadab Khan’s bat shone brightly to boost Pakistan’s
score and he has given Pakistan the hope as a genuine bowling allrounder at
number eight. The fire of Junaid Khan, Rumman Raees and Hasan Ali jolted Sri
Lanka early. Shadab’s googlies revived the memories of legendary Abdul Qadir. Pakistan’s
funny fielding added humour. Upul Tharanga’s luck helped him to instill hope
among Sri Lankan fans as he transformed into a symbol of courage and stubbornness.
He reached a hundred but did not celebrate as his partner was run out in a
bizarre manner. The bowling of Hasan and Rumman at the death was a treat for
me and after a lot of twist and turn, the match ended with a run out.
You don’t see such exciting ODIs these days at all.
Limited-overs game has become boring because of the overdose of bloody Twenty20
Leagues which offers only cash and no fun. Amid the bloody boredom, yesterday’s
match at Abu Dhabi was a great gift for a cricket fan like me who relishes the
exciting cricket of 80s and 90s.
Thank You
Faisal Caesar
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