Of cricketing Phoenixes

Few things are more interesting than a phoenix like rise. Perhaps more than the interest that such rare occurances generate, I appreciate and keenly follow them for the inspiration that they are...

The 2nd day of the fourth and final test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy (still underway) will possibly be remembered for a couple of such reasons:

• Dada's last test. Because he could have played his last test long back - much against his own will, though - but for his phoenix like rise to come back to the team so well as only possible in a fancy dream. To add fact to the fancy, he finishes with his best average ever in a Test series against the Aussies and on his terms. Kudos to you Dada!!! You shall be loved more than any other cricketer for the sheer passion that you brought to your job...
• Jason Krejza. But for the devastation he almost caused to a nation's dream (courtesy his 8 wicket haul) I would have perhaps perpetually wondered about the spelling  of his 2nd name - if the 'J' preceded the 'Z' or if it was otherwise. To debut in the last test of the series and then have THE WALL for the first international scalp, and follow it with Laxman, Ganguly is simply fabulous. Perhaps fantabulous!!!