Great Match

The IPL final turned out to be a good match. I expected the match to be a cake walk for RR once they restricted the CSK to a low total. As it turns out Chennai had other plans. They played their hearts out and took the match to the last ball. Had a couple of chances gone their way, Chennai would be the ones basking in all IPL glory. The most enduring image I will have of the final is Dhoni calling his men into a huddle at the end of the match. A general marshalling his men after an honorable defeat. It is very rare to see such a gesture on the cricket field. I am sure they will return a stronger team next year. ps: What would happen when Shane Warne is no longer physically fit, say three years from now ? Will he continue to coach the Royals? Given his anti-authoritarian streak, it would be ironic.