Lalu - the new WG
January 29, 2006W.G.Grace brushed aside the umpire telling him the people had come to see him bat and not him umpire, allegedly among many other legendary tales. It was the Yadav show in Lalu’s attempt to quote-unquote - popularise the game with even his son making over 100 runs in a Lalu XI vs Media XI. We used to joke that Lalu had so many children that he could form his own cricket team. He has formed a Lalu XI at least with a son of his playing in it. A start for sure.
Reports The Times of India:
An exhibition cricket match played between Lalu XI and Media XI at Moinul Haque Stadium here on Saturday saw not only the Union minister bowling a 50-ball over but also the umpire’s reluctance to rule any of his deliveries as ‘wide,’ ‘no-ball’ or even declare him out. What’s ore, the team strength numbered over 25 and runs were added to the scoreboard in 20s and 30s.
Well, thats what Bihar in nutshell has witnessed for past so many years and the trails are going to last longer than expected. Hope Nitish’s regime does not turn prototype.
Comment by river nile — January 30, 2006 @ 9:35 pm