Friday, December 30, 2011

What’s in a mane?


As Rahul Dravid's 6,403-word masterly oration inspires oohs and aahs, time to remember his idol, Gundappa Vishwanath's understated humour. On his first tour Down Under many moons ago, Venkataraghavan introduced Richie Benaud to the young batsman already making waves. "Surely, you know him," said Venkat. "Yesh, of courshe," said the voice of Australian cricket, "Vishnawath, right?"

Then, turning to Vishy, Venkat said, "And surely you know him?" 

Yes, said Vishy: "Richie Bednau."


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