Opinion Master blaster
Without doubt,V.V.S. Laxman is an unsung hero of Indian cricket. Hes been the teams saviour umpteen times,especially when the master blasters have failed.
This refers to the article Its that man Laxman again (IE,October 6). Without doubt,V.V.S. Laxman is an unsung hero of Indian cricket. Hes been the teams saviour umpteen times,especially when the master blasters have failed. Of course,credit should also go to Ishant Sharma for his timely break with three quick wickets in the second innings as also his valuable knocks in both innings. Though many may rate this knock as Laxmans best,I would still say his 281 at the Eden Gardens in 2001 remains the best.
N. Mahadevan Mumbai
Aussies still great
The Mohali Test will surely enter crickets hall of fame (Mohalis great closing ceremony,IE,October 6). In this day,when the shortest version is proving to be the only exciting form,this was a godsend. It was an evenly matched contest belying the difference in their rankings. While the world has been going on about Australian crickets doomsday,Aussies have constantly reminded us that a team which truly loves the sport,has quality infrastructure and a strong domestic format will for ever stay in the hunt. Critics and naysayers imagining a Windies kind of oblivion are in for disappointment because Australian cricket hasnt lost its fizz yet. And having tasted sweet blood under the charismatic Steve Waugh,theyre not about to let go of a proud legacy.
Anoop,H.
Mysore
Defending holes
The editorial Purchase or perish (IE,October 6) rightly calls for the PMs intervention in defence procurement. Its highly unorthodox for an air force chief to publicly vent his concerns about the state of our air forces weaponry. It gives an added significance to the fact that in times of diplomatic tension,and with unfriendly borders,India continues to dither and underutilise its budgetary allocations for no apparent reason. This raises another pertinent question about our critical decision-making ability to purchase the right kind of weapons,compatible with the latest technology,as well as the many checks in the system that cause harmful delays. Why matters of such national importance as defence needs to undergo red tapism begs an answer.
Ashok Goswami
Mumbai
Deciding Bihar
No doubt Nitish Kumar has proved himself a better administrator than Lalu Prasad,but hes not as shrewd a politician as Lalu is (Assembling questions,IE,October 5). Lalu plays the politics of appeasement at the cost of development,while Nitish plays the politics of development at the cost of appeasement. As such,Lalu seems to be more in demand among the common people,while Nitish is popular mostly among the intellectual class. The increase in vote percentage may make a difference because,in the past,the intelligentsia kept themselves away from voting as they were fed-up with deteriorating law and order under the RJD.
Surendra Deo Sahay
New Delhi
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