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Journalism of Courage
NEW DELHI, April 13: With just a day remaining for the triangular series final, passmania8217; was at its peak at the Kotla on Monday. There were more pass-seekers at the Kotla this morning than autograph-hunters when the Indian and Australian teams arrived for nets.8217; Even players were not spared by people looking for complimentary tickets. An old man, standing near the door of the Indian dressing room, tried to catch a glimpse of his favourite cricketers. And, no sooner did he see the Indian vice-captain Ajay Jadeja peering through the door, he pounced on him for a pass. 8220;Pass nahin, meri jaan lelo. Ticket milega to paise mere se lelo. Mere liye bhi ticket lelo, Take my life but I have no pass. Instead I8217;ll give you money. Buy a ticket. If possible get one for me too8221; yelled out Jadeja before disappearing into the room.
Kapil8217;s cutter at Kotla
The Third Eye
K Hari Haran, 42, will be the Television umpire for the final. An ex-Serviceman and now employed with the Customs, Hari Haran has been umpiring matches since 1984 and came into the Board8217;s panel in 1990. He has so far officiated in 35 first-class matches, including Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy games. He will be hoping that he will not be called upon to deliver judgements as often Rajan Seth, the third eye8217; for the Australia-Zimbabwe match, was asked to.
