THE ART OF SNATCHING DEFEAT
Winning is a habit. But so is losing. Dhoni and his boys just proved this at the Manuka Oval. How else could one possibly explain the horrendous performance by Indian batsmen, when only 72 runs were needed in 75 balls with 9 wickets in hand? With the way Dhawan and Kohli were batting, one got a feeling, India would finally enjoy the sweet taste of success after a string of defeats. But what unfolded at Manuka Oval left every Indian fan disillusioned. It was a meltdown of such gigantic proportions, it would make the best of economists scratch their heads. Kohli, Rahane, Gurkeerat Singh, Rishi Dhawan- all back in the pavilion as though they had more pressing matters to address off the field. It was truly an aberration of sorts. So what exactly unfolded on that fateful afternoon? To put it mildly, India had simply forgotten the art of winning matches from what seemed to be a comfortable position. It’s really difficult to conjure up logical reasons to