The game of cricket is surrounded by uncertainty. No one can predict what will happen on the next delivery. Someone batting with an incredible form can be bowled, or be hit wicket right after hitting the ball across the park for a six.
Wankhede is known for its legends. The saga of Sachin being the God of Cricket, started right here in Wankhede. The helicopter shot by the greatest white ball captain on the night of 2nd April 2011, is something that not only Indians. But, the entire cricket fraternity cherishes it.
None of this can even come close to what the entire world witnessed today. A dehydrated player with cramps aching his entire body into submission. The heat of Mumbai soaking whatever energy is left from the player. Despite this, history was created.
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Maxwell is the greatest modern-day cricketer. Who stood for the country when everyone decided on its fate?
Australia was 91-7, in 19 overs. The tail end of the Aussie camp was exposed. But, none of this mattered. Maxwell stayed in the middle, for his country, right till the end.
Maxwell was declared out on the delivery bowled by Noor Ahmed. The decision was reviewed. There was only one way to survive this, if the ball had pitched outside leg Maxwell had a chance. When the big screen showed the ball was in line and hitting the pads in front of the middle stump. Maxwell knew the outcome and started his journey back to the pavilion. We knew the aftermath that followed. We can give a name of luck or the accurate alignment of the stars that turned the decision. But, the Gods of cricket had something planned.
On my journey, of becoming a cricketer. I played cricket till the inter-zonal level. Cricket buff can understand the competitive spirit that Bombay crickets associations have. Each and every player wants to score runs, save runs and take wickets. They aren’t afraid to put their body on the line playing for the school, club or association. Somehow, in that competitive environment I thrived and scored a double century. The reason behind describing this story is the pain that Maxwell went through is something that resembled with me.
Highest score by any Australian in world cup history. In his 201 runs, he said to the entire world. Don’t ever drop my catch.
