Bob Woolmer 'The death of an Era.."

The way he died, many controversy stories will sprung up in near future and all of them will strike a chord with audience because we all like to see things consistent with what we already believe. Two days back, I wrote here on my blog that the way Indians react and the way Pakistanis react towards defeat are entirely different. Indian story is marked by shamelessness where your Captain comes up on the stage and says that we were 30-40 runs short, So? there fore? I guess even teams like Bangladesh and players like Habibul Bashar can make mockery of our great team and great captain any day. Chappel has made no formal announcement, Dravid has done nothing. The only clear signal is that Indians lack the passion for cricket. All they care for is their stardom, their egos and their bank balance. Pakistanis even if they are lacklustre on the field but still passion is there. The way Inzamam announced retirement and Bob Woolmer died of cardiac arrest (not clear) shows that the shame is unbearable for them but I guess I will see all the Indians players showing off on the ground against another minnow Barmuda today. They will perish to flashy drives and will throw everything at the ball but then boys, whatever you do, if you are not getting the cup home this time, Indians will not forget you for long long time.

The death of Bob Woolmer has signalled an end of an era. He fought against the system, against the attitude of players, against all the odds just because he was a perfectionist. He took South Africa to the hilt of success but was unlucky they didn't win the world cup (Gibbs to be blamed) but then, he changed everything in South African cricket. Pakistan was a tough nut to crack but he managed somehow. All he did was right and if something has happened wrong in the Ireland match then only players are to be blames. Coach is not going to keep your bat straight, he can only teach you how to play with a straight bat. Coach can not stop you from showing off in the ground, he can only tell you that how to keep your calm. Well, coach can not do all the things for you but you should be feeling lucky enough that this coach has gone one extra mile to save you all from humiliation by laying down his life. Public will surely sympathize with Pakistani team and as a matter of the fact with Indian team too as they are going through almost the same situation except that they got a warning shot.

Come on guyz, if you don't need a martyr coach or a player better play your heart out.