During the recent turn of events , the hullabaloo around fixing charges against some players in the glitzy gaudy Indian Premiere League coming to light ,my mind was rather gripped with an a sore feeling for the team these players were associated was "Rajasthan Royals".Not because this team was in between an "inspirational purple patch",not because its my favorite but for the reason that it is lead by RAHUL DRAVID ,the greatest ambassador this game has ever witnessed.It is difficult to come in terms as to what might be going through his mind as he lived cricket, breathed cricket and yes,perspired cricket profusely.He played cricket on his own terms though in shadow of cricketing god himself.Did not give up captaincy after shock exit in 2007 world cup as team was in tough waters , and eventually gave it up when the time was right to nurture a new leader for the next world cup.Always kept team's interest above his own and played his last ODI series against England when his nation needed him even though he wasn't in the ODI mix.Nobody can question his dedication and commitment for the game as during the game his concerned,tense and occupied look makes you feel for this guy and you want him to SMILE.Surely ,he is the last one who deserves this ,from his teammates and my heart goes for him.And now the feeling is more prominent that I want him to lift the cup,to feel the euphoria, if that is compensating.I'm curious to know what he must have said to the team after the upheaval,but i guess I' m concocting suspense as we all know the answer ,he 'll like to go out and let his cricket do the talking.
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