The Wall that Stands Tall

I remember an article I had read in India Today some years earlier when the Indian Cricket team had won a test match in and against Australia.The architect of that phenomenal win was Rahul Dravid,who had almost single handedly snatched a victory from the mighty Australian jaws.And like all of us at that time,the author was also clearly mesmerised by Dravid when he had called him an Australian.I cant exactly quote unquote but the gist was that the determination,the grit and the character Dravid shows on the field could,in no way,be Indian.He had to be an Aussie!

Well,I would like to rephrase the above content and say that Dravid does not deserve to be an Indian.I rather wish he were an Aussie!At least,he would have got what was his due!For a man who has done almost everything in his might,well,this was certainly no way to treat him.But,I don't want to get into that never ending debate of whether Dravid is now "fit" enough to remain in the team.He has answered it for himself today by getting that knock of 214 against Mumbai in Ranji Trophy.

All I would like to say is,for me,he is one man who commands a lot of respect,not only because of his dedication for the game but also for the way he leads his personal life.Perhaps,some day,we'll get over the partial amnesia we're suffering from and remember everything this man has done for our team and maybe even think about paying him back.

I just pray that the redemption from the illness does not come too late!