Local Train is life line of Mumbai Mind you the life line at halt to view Sachin’s Innings

--- I was just settling in after watching Sachin’s innings as he approached 197 when I headed home. I reached the railway station and was surprised to find the platform and local trains at Charni Road completely empty. At first, I thought it might be a holiday, but I stayed put, listening to the radio, anxiously waiting for the moment Sachin would score his double ton. I cursed Dhoni for not giving him the strike. Finally, thanks to Amla who saved a four, Sachin was back on strike. And there it was—his double ton! A sigh of relief washed over me; my dream had come true. I felt a bit annoyed to see Anwar sitting at 194, but it was time for me to board the local train. Suddenly, I noticed the platform filling up with a crowd. What was going on? Just moments ago, it was vacant. I realized the traffic I’d seen outside was people flocking to showrooms to watch Sachin’s innings on TV. As I boarded the train, the usual rush returned. Everyone was buzzing about that incredible innings. I turned to my friend and joked, “Now that Sachin has set the bar at 200, people will always expect that from him!” One guy chimed in, “What do they know about playing on the field? Just praise him and move on!” I nodded, “Yeah, Sachin should keep playing, but take a rest for the next ODI. I don’t want just 200 runs—I want 200 ODIs more!” ---