The Indian Cricket lover had never had it better.  India winning the tri-series for the first time in Australia now and before that the 20-20 world cup and well fought test match series in Australia.  They were not left behind while sledging or facing sledging.  In every way they gave it back tooth and nail. 

 Obviously, television news channels had more than their fair share of stories to be put together on the day when India won the tri-series.  Everyone had the following elements in different stories: the victory, the celebrations, what did the experts think, Sachin’s performance, the young brigade, what did the parents of some of the stars say etc.. 

The channels thought of covering the victory in different ways and with different angles.  Obviously each one of them wanted to maximise on the popularity of cricket in this country.

Sunil Gavaskar another little master known for following the textbook style of proper batting once remarked… when India wins a major tournament every single Indian has a spring in his legs the next day.  Realised what it actually means after seeing the first final in the tri-series. Suddenly seeing Sachin bat was very touching. He did not bat in his flamboyant style but played a patient knock facing bouncers, beamers, running out of partners.  He proved his critics wrong those who said he was failing with the bat when it was required the most of him.  He did that in style…the first hundred against Australia in Australia.  The moment was filled with emotions.  My son was jumping with joy, my wife for once forgot all about the daily chores and started watching cricket.  It was an event worth enjoying.  For once nobody worried about the 10 crores being dished out to the over paid players.

For once no one was worried about 10 crores being dished out to the over paid Indian players.