India wins Twenty 20 Championship

Oh My God, what a final that was - fittingly gripping for a final of a world cup. The fortunes kept on fluctuating every ball. Pakistan had many chances to win - but India won :)

This shows the commitment that these players had. Throughout the tournament they were always with their backs to the wall. Every match was crucial. Every game was a hit-or-get-out game. But in the end they pulled it off so magnificently.

One thing one would wonder as to what could be the reason that such a young and inexperienced team - with a player captaining the team for the first time- could defeat big teams and win the tournament.

Well "team effort", "dedication", "determination" and blah blah blah would be all over the news papers. But the real reason - as far as I think - is lack of an unnecessary pressure.

Now keenly re-think. Were any pujas performed before this tournament as before the World Cup 2007? Was there any expectations mounting on the team? No. And thats the reason why India could perform. This was the same reason why India won the World Cup in 1983 and could make it to the final of the 2003 version.

In one of the presentation ceremonies, Dhoni said that he asks his team to enjoy the game rather than putting the pressure of winning on themselves. Thats absolutely true. Cricket is just a game. And when you bring in the pressure of winning it, you can never perform at your best.

My hatsoff to the thoughtful Dhoni and kudos to the Indian team. ALL the BEST for all the tournaments ahead.