The more I see this Sri Lankan team, the more I am reminded of the South American species of Anaconda. It is as if eleven of them have migrated up-north from those thick Brazilian forests to play this colonial game of cricket. First they encircle you. Then they send in the constrictor-in-chief Vaas for almost the entire power-play. Then they bring in the deputy Jayasuriya, who not satisfied with his bone-crushing innings earlier, squeezes further. If you have still an iota of breath and therefore life left, twirler-in-chief Murali eyes you with glee, as if you are the delicious Kiri Pani that they serve in those Sri Lankan restaurants.
Another thing that is interesting is that Sri Lanka are the only team who have not opened their mouths about the Australian fallibility - so far. As some one said yesterday at the ground, their feet are firmly on the ground and heads screwed right on their shoulders.
Now for the Can-You-Do-It-Without-Googling Trivia...
(Just to show that there is life outside cricket, however small! No points; Pure quizzing!)
(Just to show that there is life outside cricket, however small! No points; Pure quizzing!)
Today's question:
- A bit of music. On which tragic incident was the classic Beatles song "Hey Jude!" based on? Who does "Jude" refer to?
Keep the answers rolling into the usual mailing address. Three prizes at the end of the world cup for the best performers.
Until the next one...
P.S. Kiri Pani is a traditional Sri Lankan dessert made of buffalo milk-curd and treacle.
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