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Sport is the simulation of life. Playing games, especially real and not virtual, infuses so many essential qualities in human beings which help in dealing real life challenges. In games, no matter how good or bad you are, every day will be different for you. Sometimes you lose and on other occasions you win. Isn’t the life behaves in same way? Many of the projects which you take in, no matter how hard effort you put in, results in failure. But what sports teaches us is to be patient with the hope in mind “Apna Time Aayega” (I will get my chance).
At times, sports also help in shaping the principles of life. If shaping seems to be too stretched connotation, then at least it helps in reflecting the principles of life. What I mean here is, can be seen and understood in two of the events in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
Event 1:
This event is from one of the match between Kings 11 Punjab Vs Rajasthan Royals. Those of you, who follow IPL, must be knowing that of which event am I talking about, right? Ravichandran Ashwin ran out Josh butler in one of the most controversial way.
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Event 2:
This is from the game played between Chennai Super Kings Vs Rajsthan Royals. (Incidentally Rajasthan was part of both games)
In this match we saw one of the remarkable finishes of this year’s IPL and what made it even more interesting is that less known and unexpected face of the team finished the game in favour of CSK by hitting an unbelievable six in the last ball of the match!
But the event which became the cynosure of all the Cricket Lovers was loss of calmness by Mr. Cool. MS Dhoni was in Dough Out and He came on the ground to resist one of the obnoxious decision by on field umpire at a time when the match was in hanging balance and that decision could have a toll on the wining prospect of either of the sides.
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These two events have been very controversial and people are divided on both the issues. In event one, many says that since it was in the rule book of Cricket that a batsman can be run out in that fashion and hence Ashwin has done nothing wrong per se by running out Josh Butler. While the antagonists have altogether different idea on this subject. They say that the act of Ravi Ashwin was against the Spirit of the game and unethical
In the event two, many agree that no doubt that the Umpire had made a terrible decision. But this is prone to happen in such a long tournament. Batsman does make mistakes, bowlers do so why an Umpire can’t make a mistake? Of course, Umpire could have referred that decision to the Third Umpire and that particular decision could have been corrected. But, umpire did a mistake by not referring, still what I believe that even this act of negligence doesn’t allow M.S. Dhoni to run on to the pitch and argue with the Umpire when the match is in progress. This act of him will set a wrong precedent. Many of the new generation cricketers admire him, follow him, and see him as a role model and inspiration . Many admires his calmness, including me. So he should have avoided such act.
At last, as usual, I would like to know your views on this incident. No doubt both Ashwin and Dhoni had done things only to secure a victory for their sides in the Game. But somehow there is consensus and widespread criticism against their act. What do you think, which among the two is important “Achieving Goal or Path Taken to Achieve that Goal” or “Both are equally important”. Be honest on your views.
the ETERNAL tryst 
I have often used sports as an example to explain leadership skills, teamwork, etc at work .
And I believe that path taken to achieve the goal is more important than the goal itself.
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Yeah! That is also my consideration. Thanks for stopping by!
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Great post Abhay..I mean glad to know that bloggers like u r taking so much interest in Indian politics and elections. Acc to me, seeing the tremendous amount of work which has been done by our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji , I hope BJP to win the elections! I am not saying this by just looking at some random facts but the work which they did is speaking for them ! Narendra Modi with no doubt showed us , what really being a Prime minister is! And who are we to say something?? Have u not seen such a crowd and shout outs for “Modi Modi” like this outside India ?! Not just we as Indians but the whole world is seeing him as one of the great leaders of all time. The awards which he won and more than that , the hearts of ppl , in and outside our county is quite visible! He is a man , made of himself!
With lots of well wishes and regards,-
A proud BJP supporter
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Hey Sunaina! You seems to be an ardent supporter of Modi ji! 🙂
I got your point and yes, there is no doubt that He is a workaholic and enjoys a reputation of great orator. He connects mass like no other contemporary politicians. The only concern which I see is that our nation is fragmented in caste, religion and regionalism. It will all play a crucial role. Lets see will he be able to ward off these divides or not?
One small thing, I think you read other post and commented on other 😀 😀
Yet, no problem at all 🙂
Good to have your say on my post.
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Yes u r correct!! But I just wish more than any other filter of cast , religion ,
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More than cast and religion ppl shluld see the work!…yah I am sorry I commented on the wrong post!!….amd yes…I am a BJP supporter with proudness!
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Exactly performance should be the sole criteria to judge any politician
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Yah! I agree! 😊
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