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Cricket, in particular IPL is packed with entertainment and most of
us are fully connected and enjoy the game, more so, when it becomes
very competitive while CSK, (my team since the first IPL) is in action.
At home, there is never a match when I would watch it alone. We had a big group of either cousins dropping in or friends who would come with huge snack bags and my only kitchen work would be the preparation of 'tea' or serving them bottles of soft drinks. Occasionally, I would stack my freezer with Cornettos too.
At home, there is never a match when I would watch it alone. We had a big group of either cousins dropping in or friends who would come with huge snack bags and my only kitchen work would be the preparation of 'tea' or serving them bottles of soft drinks. Occasionally, I would stack my freezer with Cornettos too.
By and large, one of the best site to watch sports
is the Star Sports channel, not judging by the fact that prizes for this
contest is sponsored by them :):) It is true to the fact that the
telecast is actually 'LIVE' as it happens. The clarity of the telecast
is to be appreciated.
A huge mind preparation begins at the dawn as to how
to go about the day in terms of time management. There are many
instances which can be quoted about the crazy acts by me to watch the
match, dodging commitments, but none can beat this. It was this crucial
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals and I wanted to enjoy the match
right from the toss. Was thinking hard how to go about the 'leave'
business with my boss who had already scheduled two important meetings
during the time of the match that day. Finally, I went to office as
usual, then at about 11 am, slowly began to complain about back
pain/catch which was supposedly slowly increasing. Several sincere
advises followed from my colleagues and the office boy even offered to
get me a Brufen from the nearby Pharmacy. I chuckled inside and wanted
to continue my agony comments complimented with sick facial
expressions. Time was ticking, hence had to hurry up with the act of
increasing pain. I reached peak at about 11.45 am and with a sobered
look on my face, clutching my back, tried to push the door and entered
my boss's room. Seeing my condition, he compelled me to go home
instantly and even offered to drive me home. Sheepishly but politely, I
refused but had to take the invite from my friend who dropped me home. I
was taken aback, when he parked his car and wanted to wait at home for
me to get better. I wanted to tell him that I would be better off, left
alone :):)instead told him that I would keep updating and he need not
stay back disturbing his busy schedule.
Hurray, am at home just in time for the match. Toss
was on and voila, CSK won the toss and were going to bat first. Made
myself comfortable in the couch with cushions stacked up along with hot
lunch and all the remotes/phones at my reach. Was thanking my stars and
the match begins on an excellent note. Sixers and fours, CSK was
cruising. Here, comes call after call to enquire about my back
pain/catch. Keeping my tone low, had to convince everyone that I am
certainly feeling far better and proper rest for the remaining day,
would certainly make me bounce back to work the next day. Half hour passed
and no calls, happy me. Then my peace and enjoyment short-lived by the
call from my boss requesting me in an apologetic tone, if I can attend
the meeting thro' video call. He must have felt bad about the request,
hence made sure that I was lying on the couch and attending the meeting.
Two solid hours passed with me on video conference and the whole office
team listening to me and the sad part was I had to put up a sober face
in front of them. . Match was kept on mute, and occasional eye contact
on the screen to update with the score was really giving me eye sore. It
was very difficult to control not to smile when Dhoni hit six after
six. I cursed myself for having lied about something not worth it. I
would have been able to enjoy the scene better at work. Finally, the
meeting over and coincided with the finishing 20 overs of CSK. By
the time the RR started playing, stream of office friends dropping in to
enquire about my back. Finally, was able to enjoy the last five overs
of RR and of course CSK won. I was overcome with emotions and let out
by clapping and dancing happily. Never, I vouched would think of health
issues to take leave from work. Recalling the episode, finding it very
hilarious now but not so at the moment.
