Some things Never Change !! Never Ever !!

They say, change means a move towards upliftment and progress. But, as I look at events surrounding Indian cricket, I see only more of the same – Some things never seem to change. Here are some stunning examples from the past few days to prove this theory :-

· Sourav and VVS involved in another run out !! Another lame brain mix up in a dead duck last day of a test !! hmmm ( Here, I have to take credit for the ‘ I told you so’ quotes. Here is my post http://cricket4ever.blogspot.com/2005/11/sourav-in-test-team-as-all-rounder.html predicting that VVS has to watch for mix ups with Dada).

· TN cricket association blaming lack of time for procuring enough covers to cover Chepauk. The whole world and their brothers knew that the rains were coming except for the office bearers of TNCA and obviously they did not seem it fit to procure a few more tarpaulins – even after the washout in the ODI against SA. Amazing as it can sound but that is Indian cricket for you. Well !! In hindsight, the Greek God for rain, Pluvias alone could have saved Madras. It poured cats and dogs for days and nights and the poor Madras crowd must be wondering what had struck them especially when the sun is going to shine, as it usually does in Madras around Pongal and the 3^rd test should have been played there as per the original schedule.

· Delhi Cricket Association (DDCA) selectors having a fight among themselves in deciding who should be the chairman. There is nothing new here since such acts have been going on for as long as I can remember. Ajay Jadeja must be happy, playing for Rajasthan rather than witnessing these fist fights among the selectors !!

· The pitch committee head for BCCI, Venkat Sundaram blaming DDCA to be unfit to host the 2^nd test against Sri Lanka and Arun Jaitely of DDCA hitting back on Venkat with another round of claims that Kotla is much better prepared this time. Tail piece : The Delhi police was stunned by the amount of rubble around the stadium (an year behind and 40 Crores+ over run as per media reports) that it refused to issue the ‘no objection certificate’ for the 2^nd test.

· Two teams (representing rival factions) showing up at Dharmasala cricket ground representing HP team in Ranji Trophy match !!. Amidst the prestine beauty of Himalyan mountains in the backdrop, some miscreants poured water on the pitch.

Well !! I can go on. But, I guess the point is made. Some things never change !!