Writing on the Wall - My IPL Moment!

IPL's 2nd semi-final was scintillating!

No it wasn't the close finish, or Dravid's batting, or the vertical-bat hit by Virat Kohli- off Murali I felt seduced by. It was the joy of seeing a kid cherish the vinidication of his unflinching faith in his hero.

My son thinks, no, believes Rahul Dravid is God in all forms of cricket (now that is bit far-fetched but you know how hero-worshipping goes!).

And by extension, Avik also happens to be a hardened Banglore RCs fan, although has never stepped on anything lying south of Maharashtra in his 9 years.

The Challangers finished 7th last year, and were nearly out of this year's episode too.

But did it matter?

Rain or shine, Rahul's team was always the best for him!

So Avik - here are a few rhyming lines dedicated to you and your hero on reaching the finals! Enjoy!

Writing on the Wall

There was a fan-atic named Avik
in Kolkata, was he born
Flesh in Mumbai, spirit in Bangalore,
his loyalties, seemed muddled & torn !*

*(He let his heart rule his mind, and wagered only on RCs. Blind!)

The Red & Gold will get him glory,
Dhoni's-Superkings ?? (Naah...the kid said he was sorry!)

Jacques & Jumbo will be on a song,
and Jammy's willow will do no wrong
This was, indeed,his wisdom-speak
With a "seam-up" conviction and a flipper's tweak!

Lo and behold - this was to be,
The Force got Veerans down on knees!
Avik - you have your way tonite,
..and 'morrow again could be yours (right?)

No matter who finally scales the height
Rahul will walk with a swagger alright,
With chest puffed, and head held high
The grin of the redeemed and a smile so wry

The Wall didn't crack and let you down (could he ever do ?)
You knew what was coming, and now WE can see it too !!!

Enjoy the moment. Looking forward to seeing you back home soon !!!!....And good luck for tomorrow !!!!