The Wall Stands Tall
I have always admired Rahul Dravid and it pained me when the media went ballistic about his “defensive batting” or that it was time for him to retire. I think Brett Lee put it best when he tweeted: “If u can't get along with Dravid, u're struggling in life "
Amitabh Bachchan had a point too when he wrote: “Rahul Dravid retires from test cricket….a true gentleman, selfless, affable and most reliable..he deserved greater glorification”.
If ever there’s anyone who deserves greater glorification, it must be Rahul Dravid. I only wish people had praised him as much when he was still playing the game. The media, especially, has always been biased. The media only recognizes the superficial, the flamboyant, and the flashy lot. Hard work, dogged determination and consistency don’t figure in their scheme of things. Ethics, moral values and intelligence are virtues they don’t care much about. A modest, quiet, dignified and unassuming boy, Rahul has always got a raw deal compared to a lot of other cricketers. I wish him all the best and am keen to see where this cerebral cricketer’s career takes him after retirement. Haven’t given up hopes of writing a book on him! He’s a true role model to everyone, especially the younger generation. He brought dignity to the game no matter what games people or the media played around him.
The events of the past few days have made me wonder why we go gaga over someone only when he or she retires or passes away. Can’t we keep encouraging people when they are still alive and still in the game? Or are we gracious about these things only when we see them fall? Is this a disease that plagues all of humanity? Imagine the effect ‘a word of praise’ can have on a struggling cricketer, a struggling actor or even a student who’s struggling. I know how tough it is when a person’s going through a bad patch in his life with regard to career or whatever else. And yet, it’s at these times that most treat you badly. But some, like Rahul Dravid do prove these people wrong. It’s this strength of character that I most admire in people. No wonder Rahul said I thought the media was setting me up when they started calling me “The Wall”. So they could sooner or later say “The Wall has crumbled.”
The Wall hasn’t crumbled. It stands tall…
Poornima BV
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- I believe that life is beautiful and must be lived to the fullest. Somebody out there is leading us through a path--it may be a bed of roses or a bed of thorns, how we walk the path and walk the talk is all that matters..... Writing is my passion. I love to write human interest stories, love travelling and of course I love interacting with individuals who have a higher purpose in life and can think beyond the mundane.....
