SUCCESS = TEAMING UP TOGETHER!

This morning, I woke up to hear a good news that Indian cricket team is inching closer to its victory against Australia at Perth. Later during the day I witnessed Team India's emphatic, historic, memorable win over mighty Australian's on their home turf. This history is unique for many reasons, that are being debated in media so intensely. Bad umpiring at Sydney test, accusation of racial abuse against Herbhajan created storm in India and its cricket loving citizens. Many did even suggested that Indian team should abandon the tour of Australia and come back. But then Anil's (Kumble) boys and the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) decided to continue with the tour. Not only that they demonstrated generosity and big heart by withdrawing charges of sledging and abuse against one of the Australian player. But they were determinant to give a befitting response back to Australians not through words but through the game. That is precisely what Jumbo and his boy's did and won this crucial game on mighty Australians on the world's fastest pitch. In doing so they also broke Australia's winning streak. Not only that but Jumbo also achieved significant mark of being the only 3rd bowler in the world to cross 600 wickets mark. The jubilation is obvious, not only in Indian dressing room, but also back home in India.

Every one played well, but two things that struck me and rather impressed me was (a) the spirit of sportsmanship with which Indian's played, and (b) amazing display of teaming up that they demonstrated. Every one played according to game plan, they perform their character as directed, and did this in style. Such synchronization of acts, and coordination can never happen, if there is no team spirit and togetherness amongst each and every one of the team and its management. I was moved with this display of team spirit!

But then another thought that crossed my mind, it was not only Team India was a winner, but every team member was a winner. They individually won because team won. However, many of us who wish, aspire and dream easily forget this very important fact. You can be successful only if your team is successful. For this to happen you have to be 110% team player and not individual skill master. Even if those who are known for their individual success par excellence has team behind them. If Sania, Mahesh, Peas, and Vishwanathan won their matches, it is not only they alone who deserve the applaud - it is their family, trainer, coach and managers who also have contributed significantly. So this very thought that I don't need others, I can do it all alone, I have that ability to be solo performer, it self is suicidal one. Not only suicidal it is clear demonstration of one's arrogance and selfishness. In fact, such a thought is first step of your life long defeat. Thus, one needs to be a team player, because together if team wins, you would win. Thus, teaming together in what so ever you do, in which ever profession you are, and even within your family is important.

Whenever, I reflect back on my own achievements, I am always thankful to all those who contributed directly and indirectly. If they would not have contributed and scarificed, there was no reason that a human being of my character could achieve the success, that I have achieved so far. My parents, society, friends, teachers, colleagues, my wife Pradnya and even my daughter Maitri has contributed significantly to my success. If they, would not have team up with me, there was no chance for me to achieve what I have achieved. Thus,

SUCCESS = TEAMING UP TOGETHER!