If Sachin was an Australian, He might have still been the best cricketer the world had ever witnessed, no doubt. But what else? Winning a World Cup would have become a habit. For every century that he scores, he would have had some brilliant bowlers in his team who would have ensured that the team wins that day and his century doesn't go in vain unlike now where it sometimes results in a draw our a loss, thanks to the Indian bowling! He would have become Australia's best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin was a South African, he might have probably helped the south africans get rid of their chokers tag. Or who knows, he might have ended up being called a choker as well. He would have become South Africa's best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin was a Pakistani, he might have probably helped restore some peace in that country with his batting magic. Who knows.. Kasab could have become a cricketer??!! (Possible na?? )He would have been lucky enough to escape facing some of the finest fast bowlers the world has ever seen. He would have become Pakistan's best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin was a Sri Lankan, He would have made the best opening pair combination along with Jayasuriya and both together would have torn apart any famed bowling attack. (Not taking away anything from Ganguly. I love Ganguly! But still.. ) He needn't have faced some fine quality spin which meant piling on more runs. He would have become Sri Lanka's best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin was a West Indian, the critics and cricket analysts would have had lesser problems in trying to compare the two cricket greats, Sachin and Lara. There wouldn't have been issues of pressure, the eras in which they played or any other matter. He would have become West Indies' best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin was English, England might have just won all the Ashes series! He would have become England's best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin had played for any of the minnows, that team would no longer be called a minnow. He would have inspired many young lads from that country to take up cricket. He would have been their best cricketer, no doubt!
Irrespective of the country he plays for, Sachin would have become the best cricketer in the world. That's God blessing for him.
But what would he have missed?
He might have not received the love and affection that he receives now. He might have not been called 'God'. He might have not had 1.2 billion people cheering/roaring on for him every time he stepped onto the field. He wouldn't have had as many people praying for him as he has now.He wouldn't have had the opportunity to torment some of the best bowlers in the World. There would have not been so many well-wishers for him during his injury days. He might have inspired many, but the scale in which he inspires people now wouldn't have been possible. He wouldn't have had as many articles and tv shows dedicated to him as the Indian media does. And more importantly, he wouldn't have given me a post for my blog! :D
Did anyone of you have second thoughts on which Sachin I was gonna talking about when you saw the title?? That's Sachin for you! Not just a wonderful cricketer, but that wonderful human being! He gives me yet another reason to believe that man is a perfect masterpiece by God.
"There has been no better sight in the cricketing field than watching you bat. The only feather that's missing will adorn your cap in a few hours from now. We believe it. You will do it. Bleeding Blue.. Bleeding Sachin!"
P.S. : We have great respect for you, Sanga, Jayawardene and Murali. But still.. Sorry honourable men of cricket! This World Cup is Sachin's!
If Sachin was a South African, he might have probably helped the south africans get rid of their chokers tag. Or who knows, he might have ended up being called a choker as well. He would have become South Africa's best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin was a Pakistani, he might have probably helped restore some peace in that country with his batting magic. Who knows.. Kasab could have become a cricketer??!! (Possible na?? )He would have been lucky enough to escape facing some of the finest fast bowlers the world has ever seen. He would have become Pakistan's best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin was a Sri Lankan, He would have made the best opening pair combination along with Jayasuriya and both together would have torn apart any famed bowling attack. (Not taking away anything from Ganguly. I love Ganguly! But still.. ) He needn't have faced some fine quality spin which meant piling on more runs. He would have become Sri Lanka's best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin was a West Indian, the critics and cricket analysts would have had lesser problems in trying to compare the two cricket greats, Sachin and Lara. There wouldn't have been issues of pressure, the eras in which they played or any other matter. He would have become West Indies' best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin was English, England might have just won all the Ashes series! He would have become England's best cricketer, no doubt!
If Sachin had played for any of the minnows, that team would no longer be called a minnow. He would have inspired many young lads from that country to take up cricket. He would have been their best cricketer, no doubt!
Irrespective of the country he plays for, Sachin would have become the best cricketer in the world. That's God blessing for him.
But what would he have missed?
He might have not received the love and affection that he receives now. He might have not been called 'God'. He might have not had 1.2 billion people cheering/roaring on for him every time he stepped onto the field. He wouldn't have had as many people praying for him as he has now.He wouldn't have had the opportunity to torment some of the best bowlers in the World. There would have not been so many well-wishers for him during his injury days. He might have inspired many, but the scale in which he inspires people now wouldn't have been possible. He wouldn't have had as many articles and tv shows dedicated to him as the Indian media does. And more importantly, he wouldn't have given me a post for my blog! :D
Did anyone of you have second thoughts on which Sachin I was gonna talking about when you saw the title?? That's Sachin for you! Not just a wonderful cricketer, but that wonderful human being! He gives me yet another reason to believe that man is a perfect masterpiece by God.
"Thank you Sachin for all that you have given us over these years!"What did he give? Less marks in examinations, sometimes, the need to bunk classes to watch him play, fight with mom to let me watch that one last ball where he would raise his hands up for a century and what not! None that would help me go higher up in life. But who cares?? Sach is life!
"There has been no better sight in the cricketing field than watching you bat. The only feather that's missing will adorn your cap in a few hours from now. We believe it. You will do it. Bleeding Blue.. Bleeding Sachin!"
P.S. : We have great respect for you, Sanga, Jayawardene and Murali. But still.. Sorry honourable men of cricket! This World Cup is Sachin's!
