Loss at Lords

Very rarely i would let go a cricket test match unseen (either directly or on TV) but on this momentous occasion - when India played its 100th Test against England and when this was also the 2000th test match in the annals of test cricket - i did not even remember to read the print media. It just passed without notice. And in retrospect, i wasn't a loser.

You don't need too many reasons to attribute to an Indian loss - it comes naturally. But with nearly three-fourth of the team ineligible to play (either due to injury or due to form), where was the need to be party to a historic moment. The best commentary on the state of affairs is when Dhoni turned in to bowl.

Yes there is still a long way to go. Three more tests to play.  And before each match the nation can pray and send SMS to TV channels, wishing Sachin luck. But nothing would have been better than a victory at Lords especially if it was having some statistical significance.