The 5-0 tale

Of late, the Indian cricket team has been thoroughly clinical in its performances and delighfully flamboyant in its approach. After the Aussies, it's now the Englishmen facing the heat. They are 5-0 down and are now confronting a very realistic whitewash. India is the new Australia. Here's a toast to the champions who've made us proud. 

Sehwag biffs sixes

Sachin's all class

Gambhir packs a punch

Yuvraj's having a ball

Ishant makes 'em hop

Zaheer jams the yorkers

Bhajji weaves a web

Dhoni walks on water

That's been the tale

Watch out, Aussies and Proteans

India have been ruthless

England have been toothless

Some other day…

I wish I could write a poem
I am not gifted enough
Words don’t easily come
I realize, it’s gonna be tough

I think of possible themes
None would seem to fit
Don’t have a brain it seems
Frustration creeps in a bit

It’s a pity oh dear
I come to know of me
Not the one with a poet’s flair
It isn’t my cup of tea

I’m about to give up
It’s about time to shut up
Yet with steely resolve I say
“May be, some other day”