There are no hopes; no expectations from the team. Just a bunch of losers wasting their time they say. It just gets worse after every game adding fuel to people's already furious sentiments. It all seems just so wrong and hopeless.
We all have seen sports movies which start with this premise haven't we ? Sure there are minor changes and variations but the basic plot remains the same.
And just when it seems there is no future; and everything seems to be lost, out of nowhere there comes the hero who completely changes the game with his inspirational performance and leadership. It just takes one such flash of brilliance to change the way their people perceive the game. Same bunch of people flock the pubs to watch the match and the wave of excitement just takes everybody with it, just like a breeze of fresh air in the hot afternoon.
Sounds dreamy, doesn't it? because it is. Its called a dream for a reason because not everybody can live it in real life.
And that is why the special knock by Kavin O'brien against England the other day was such a treat. It is not everyday we get to see somebody live the very dream that must have crossed everybody's mind at one point or other; of being THE hero; snatching the victory literally from the doors of defeat and saving the day for the country.
It was all over for Ireland at 111 for 5 chasing more than 320. When he came to the crease the fate was already sealed and packed. Most people had already left the stadium and then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, the irish storm hit the English players in the middle. It was as unexpected as Irish weather and as emphatic and head-on as their beer.
Before English players could realize what was happening with them, Kevin had written an amazing script with a very happy ending for Ireland leaving England literally high and dry.
I think the only thing that proved it real and short of a movie was the fact that there was no heroin waiting for the hero at sidelines all the while cheering for him with tears in her eyes and smile on the face.
Well Kavin, you the man !! That's the stuff dreams are made of and we, the sports fans thank you for living it for us.
We all have seen sports movies which start with this premise haven't we ? Sure there are minor changes and variations but the basic plot remains the same.
And just when it seems there is no future; and everything seems to be lost, out of nowhere there comes the hero who completely changes the game with his inspirational performance and leadership. It just takes one such flash of brilliance to change the way their people perceive the game. Same bunch of people flock the pubs to watch the match and the wave of excitement just takes everybody with it, just like a breeze of fresh air in the hot afternoon.
Sounds dreamy, doesn't it? because it is. Its called a dream for a reason because not everybody can live it in real life.
And that is why the special knock by Kavin O'brien against England the other day was such a treat. It is not everyday we get to see somebody live the very dream that must have crossed everybody's mind at one point or other; of being THE hero; snatching the victory literally from the doors of defeat and saving the day for the country.
It was all over for Ireland at 111 for 5 chasing more than 320. When he came to the crease the fate was already sealed and packed. Most people had already left the stadium and then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, the irish storm hit the English players in the middle. It was as unexpected as Irish weather and as emphatic and head-on as their beer.
Before English players could realize what was happening with them, Kevin had written an amazing script with a very happy ending for Ireland leaving England literally high and dry.
I think the only thing that proved it real and short of a movie was the fact that there was no heroin waiting for the hero at sidelines all the while cheering for him with tears in her eyes and smile on the face.
Well Kavin, you the man !! That's the stuff dreams are made of and we, the sports fans thank you for living it for us.
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