Impromptu

Almost Immediately, I would like to share this bit of news. Two people from different professions, who represent our nation, have reached special landmarks in their careers . I was glad to see these events unfold back to back.

Amitabh Bachchan has won the national award in the best actor category for BLACK.... a masterpiece from the stables of S.L.Bhansali. This brilliantly directed film (with due credits to all actors and able technicians with thorough knowledge in film making), stands among other classics. An assured Oscar ride in 2006, was cut short on grounds of unoriginal script. This recognition at national level though, has pleased me to no ends :) :D

Secondly, one of the top 3 bowlers in the history of the game of Cricket, our Jumbo ( a.k.a Anil Kumble) has at last cracked a century at The Oval, England. After a brief glimpse of his histrionics with bat in the 1996 tour of South Africa , Titan Cup against Aussies and 17 non-stop seasons at top level with the ball, he finally battled it out. Like never before..like never again.

Day-2, 1o August 2007. The Oval, London. Scoreboard read :

Anil Kumble * 110 (193b, 217 mins, 4x 16, 6x1 )

I am impressed. Especially after the WC-07 debacle. Indians are on the brink of another historical series win. This performance underlines another facet of this match winner. Awesome timing too - coming at the death of his career. Truly deserving I say !! Truly ! I won't eat up more space.

Wanted to freeze these two milestones of individual brilliance, in my memory before they fade away.