Unlike my previous post I didn't have a difficult time in choosing the cricketer to blabber about as both my favourite cricketer and the one who inspires me the most is the same person, Rahul Dravid.
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid was considered a boring player during the initial stages of his career by ...... almost everybody. Hardly anybody puts on TV if Dravid plays. He was considered unfit to play ODI's. But Dravid went on to become on of the most reliable player in Indian team in both Tests and ODI's. His exploits with Laxman and Sachin are unparalleled. In spite of not having the natural skills of master blaster Sachin, or the flamboyance of Sehwag he created a niche for himself with his textbook shots. In fact during his peak form in 2002-2006 many believe that he excelled more than Sachin Tendulker. He donned various roles given to him and is termed the ultimate team-man. As Harsha Bhogle puts it he is "The wolf who lived for the pack ".
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." Jammy belongs to the second category. He knew that he can never emulate cricketers like Sachin, Sehwag or Dhoni. So he stuck to the basics and and did what he does best, wear the opponents out. When he faced failure, he never gave up. He fought the odds with deep introspection of his game and meticulous practise.
His qualities which inspire me most are his determination, patience, his obsession with perfection and willingness to grind out for the team.
Note : My next post will be on an active politician just in case people think I get inspired only by sportsmen.
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid was considered a boring player during the initial stages of his career by ...... almost everybody. Hardly anybody puts on TV if Dravid plays. He was considered unfit to play ODI's. But Dravid went on to become on of the most reliable player in Indian team in both Tests and ODI's. His exploits with Laxman and Sachin are unparalleled. In spite of not having the natural skills of master blaster Sachin, or the flamboyance of Sehwag he created a niche for himself with his textbook shots. In fact during his peak form in 2002-2006 many believe that he excelled more than Sachin Tendulker. He donned various roles given to him and is termed the ultimate team-man. As Harsha Bhogle puts it he is "The wolf who lived for the pack ".
His qualities which inspire me most are his determination, patience, his obsession with perfection and willingness to grind out for the team.
Rahul Dravid, March 9, 2012My approach to cricket has been reasonably simple: it was about giving everything to the team, it was about playing with dignity and it was about upholding the spirit of the game. I hope I have done some of that. I have failed at times, but I have never stopped trying. It is why I leave with sadness but also with pride.
Note : My next post will be on an active politician just in case people think I get inspired only by sportsmen.