Saturday, 02 April, 2011
Yes! It is now I
feel my life has come to a full circle! A dream nurtured in the heart for so
long has come deliciously true!
Last 28 years has
been a journey just to greet this D-day! The day which took Indian cricket to
its highest pinnacle.
And above all, to
have the privilege of witnessing the “inspiration of our era” touch that
coveted World Cup !
With friends in
Thrissur watching the finals in the big screen open air stage (with the live
music of Sivamani and Balabhaskar) was a unique experience. But then it turned
out to be the dream night of a life time when the shot from Dhoni reached the
crowds in the gallery.
For the next
half-an-hour I was only partly conscious. I remember watching the sky, I
remember the light drizzle and gentle breeze, I remember the soul touching “Vandemataram”
in the background (courtesy Balabhaskar), then I remember the full
hearted cry of the crowd – “INDIAAAA…..” - “SACHINNN…..”. I was not sure where
I am – a surreal feel had engulfed me.
The rest of the
night it was just an out-of-the-world feel – with those glorious moments
flashing again and again – the maestros’ straight drive, a point blank shot
through the heart of Srilankan’s – the fantastic winning shot from a fantastic
captain – team mates carrying the little master on their shoulders – and at
last to see our dear Sachin in all smiles with his dream - the World Cup!
On Sunday, when I came back to my consciousness
(if I can claim so!), it was time for greetings from everywhere – uncles,
aunts, friends, cousins all calling, screaming, yelling and telling their feel,
asking mine and sharing the joy of a life time !
Oh Life! What more
can I ask for. You brought the dream of my life come true!
Now, I leave
everything ahead to your choice! If you want my heart to stop now, I am ready
for that as well! Here, today, at this moment, with all my consciousness I mark
the full stop on all my dreams!
(The Night when India won World Cup)
