Two incidents at the ongoing Champions Trophy bring out the true spirit of cricket.
The first was during the England vs Srilanka match when Angelo Mathews was given run out by the umpire when he collided with the bowler and couldn't complete a run. In a fine gesture of sportsmanship the English captain Andrew Strauss called him back.
The second happened last night when Paul Collinwood strolled out of crease casually after playing and missing a ball and the kiwi wicket keeper threw the ball at the stumps. The matter was referred to the third umpire who ruled paul out. But the kiwi captain Vettori talked to his players and asked Collingwood to bat on. It was a high stakes low scoring match and Paul went on to score 40 runs.
I am sure that these incidents warmed the hearts of millions of fans like me. It is great to see the sportsman spirit alive and kicking in the highly competetive world of 2009.
HE up there must be quite happy because both the teams won the respective games and are through to the finals. Both Strauss and Vettori must have experienced the JOY OF GIVING.
KEEP UP THE SPIRIT BOYS BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT LIVES ON LONG AFTER WE ARE GONE.
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