Dusty Affair

by | Apr 24, 2026 | Poetry | 4 comments

All people around, 

Fourteen on ground, excluding him

And several in the stands, 

Ducked for safety, 

And covered their faces. 

 

The kangaroo squad, 

Were worried more, 

To face his wrath, 

Than the dust storm, 

That swept Sharjah. 

 

As the dust subsided, 

One could see, 

The five feet five inches Sachin, 

Taking his stance, 

To whack the bowlers off. 

 

Stood he tall and strong, 

Even though a little man he was. 

His grit, courage, 

Passion and perseverance

Sent goosebumps to all. 

4 Comments

  1. Narayanan T A

    Great lines Kirti. True patriot, committed professional and a humble soul.

    Reply
    • Kirti V

      Thank you !!.. Yea a humble soul indeed

      Reply
  2. Santosh Narayanan

    Cute lines. Well written Kirti.
    It wud have been the icing bringing in Warne and Kaspprovich into the lines somewhere

    Reply
    • Kirti V

      Aahh.. Anna.. Will write another one including Warne and Kasprovich!!

      Reply

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