Feng Shui of Cricket

World Cup and cricket is the flavour of the season. Here is something about the cricketers few know. I have it on authority from former cricketer and commentator K. Srikkanth narrates an interesting anecdote from the 1983 World Cup.
India was down in the dumps in the league game against Zimbabwe during the 1983 World Cup. Suddenly Kapil Dev began stroking the ball and seemed very much in form. The manager of the team Man Singh saw this and shouted instructions. Loud and clear.
“Nobody would move from his seat", Man Singh said.
Srikkanath was standing outside the dressing room on this cold, windy day, with a cup of coffee in his hand. And he didn't move for the next two hours or so! He wanted to go to the loo, but the entire team said: no.
It stayed that way till Kapil walked back with a triumphant 175 not out. Not just Srikkanath but the entire team stood at the same spots. It was one of the greatest knocks in any form of cricket. Miracle happened. India got the World Cup.
I call it Feng Shui. Unplanned, spontaneous design the best Feng Shui master would device. I call it Feng Shui Miracle. Superstition or not, Feng Shui works.
Even as you read it, our boys in blue are getting ready for the World Cup. Rahul Dravid, the captain of the team, will take fresh guard for each new player.
Mandira Bedi will wear the same sari she believes brings victory to India.
Sachin Tendulkar will wear his left pad first.
Sourav Ganguly will carry a photo of his Guru in his pocket.
Most of the cricketers have their own spots in the various dressing rooms, around the country and the world. The lucky chair or the seats have had as much to contribute to a cricketer's career as his skills with the willow or the ball!
There are cricketers who refuse to shave in the midst of a good run. It was all in their beard, according to them. Never mind if their unshaven, unkempt looks, did not win them too many admirers! And some others have worn the same pants for several matches together. Their fear being washing them might end up washing their luck as well.