Not the sense of method, but the sense of timing. It is true for all the historical moments, be they of love, war or sports. Indian Cricket team achieved a unique timing orchestration during this World Cup campaign. Never renowned for its ‘hitting the straps at the right time’, in fact, having never watched it ever do it in my entire viewership career, this World Cup win might prove to be a watershed moment.
Buoy! Brilliantly they played in Quarters, Semis and Finals. Before that, they were also-runs. In knockouts they played like champions. This team is still not in the league of dominant Aussies or Windies of yore. But their spirit indeed was. The chase against Australia in quarter-finals was one of the finest, the win against Pakistan in the Semis one of the scrappiest, and the heist against Sri Lanka in the Finals one of the bravest. Their championship thus can not be contested at any ground. Sometimes, a few things other than play of bat and ball define the stuff the legends are made of.
Sadly this aspect was never associated with India. Until now. 1983 World Cup win stirred the sleeping nation. This win will instill the champion mentality, in all aspects, that are known as India. Who knows? But world, we indeed are coming.
