A favour for Rahul -Part II

We continue on some more FAQs that will help Rahul meet the press with a straight bat in WC 2007!

MC: The toss was very crucial for this important match….

Scenario 1: Rahul wins the toss, elects to bat and bats out the opposition from the match

Rahul: Of course, in big games like these, you would love to have a little bit of luck going your way,and yes, the toss was very vital, as we were far more comfortable in bat out the opposition out of the match, then chase a total on this pitch.

Scenario 2: Rahul loses the toss, chases and wins the match

Rahul: The result should be determined by the team that emerges stronger in any given situation, and I don’t think the toss really has an impact on the outcome of the match.

MC: So how important is Tendulkar factor for the Men in Blue

Scenario 1: Sachin has scored a stunning run a ball 80 that has helped India win against Pakistan

Rahul: The effect of Sachin’s presence can never be explained in words. He simply lifts the morale of the side, and has an aura that keeps the team buoyant, and more he plays more the team gains

Scenario2: Sachin has been sent back home because of tennis elbow injury relapse and India lose to Pakistan

Rahul: Well, Sachin is a great player in his own right, but I think each one of us have to understand our responsibility and play to the full of our potential. Only then can the team click in the long run (*And you thot I will say Sachin is a thing of the past like what Veeru said about Dhaadha.. Sorry*)

MC: Irfan Pathan at Number 3. Is it still a unanimous ‘think tank’ decision?

Scenario 1: Irfan scores a match winning half century in an otherwise low scoring game

Rahul: Yes, We have fixed the slot for him, and as an all rounder he is only emerging with more promise after every outing (*just don’t think about his eight previous failures during this reply*)

Scenario 2: Irfan fails miserably at number 3, for the third time, and his bowling is also impacted because of this

Rahul: Well, Irfan is young and extremely talented. The world is not going to end after this World Cup for him. We are grooming him for the WC 2011, and what better stage than this to work on all permutations available as far as he is concerned (*I am tired of Irfan bashing.. may be this will keep the media silent for atleast two and a half years*)

So my friends, as you can all see, I am really investing time to help out Rahul with his media management, so that he can fully focus on his cricket and his on field thought leadership, rather than increasing wrinkles on his forehead fretting about the next round of media bashing. Wish me luck in this endeavour!

Punch Pandi's plea: In the absence of innovative stroke play or innovative captaincy, I only wish Dravid atleast develops an innovative media plan, and not make it so predictable, in the absence of which, I will not watch even the half a dozen matches that I watch them play.