It was really a surprise to read about Sachin's double ton in the morning. I also was fortunate to get a link to watch the highlights of the India innings. What an innings, with Shewag going early, it was really delightful to watch this innings. No room for error, precision. His 46th century in ODI and first guy in history of ODI's to hit a 200. Amazing level to which he can take his game.
It is a reminder to all of us, that even when people have given up on you, one can rise like a phoenix. Like all good things in like, the above statement comes with a caveat.
- You have to be a true professional ( playing for the game)
- Believe in yourself
- and dedicate yourself to the cause.
Easy to say hard to practice. It just so happened that the other day, a colleage of mine was mentioning that he shared a room with Sachin Tendulkar, during his early Ranji days and that even in his spare time, he would spend time thinking about the game next day, strategizing the shots to play or reminiscing the day gone by. While the rest of them would go out and enjoy themselves. That really takes dedication early on in one's career which pays out in the longer run.
