There are many good things about this world cup. And now since India is in the final, it becomes one of my favorites too. But then there is also stuff that is more cacophonous than the PA system at the grounds. For starters we all know the painfully mediocre theme song. But a commentator going by the name of Ganguly  have added their own symphony to the loud clangs and cliches that usually emanate from Ravi Shastri during the toss.

Patronizing the pakis is a habit for most and none more so than Ganguly and Manjrekar who just kept on waxing eloquent about the Akmal brothers as if they were their cousins. However, mistakenly Dada did utter a sagacious comment on Sachin's struggles and his reprieves - that Sachin almost looks too embarrassed to continue this innings. And how right he was!! Tendlya who prides himself to play that near-perfect innings everytime he bats, looked like he felt guilty about continuing further and preferring to scratch than refocus. 

And another good commentator Athers, said this about Steve Jamison's book Winning Ugly , where true champions are those that win even while not in rhythm. Sachin taking away the man of the match award just proved how mentally strong he is. Oh well even the Master has an off day.

Here's to the champion firing full cylinders at Wankhede.