Anita Britto
Auckland, July 2, 2024
Men in Blue: We are very proud of you
A poem by Anita Britto
Bleeding Blue forever – Our awesome men in Blue
1.4 billion joyous hearts are very proud of you
Stumped for words and goosebumped – feelings running high
The first team to win every game – Bharat Mata Ki Jai
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy – on every single day
Inspired his star-studded team much more than words can say
Kohli scoring 76 – saving his best for last
Bat in hand – he was our man – our champion unsurpassed
A spectacular performance by 11 on the field
Brought tears to adoring fans – their joy was unconcealed
Chahal, Dube, Samson, Kuldeep Yadav and Singh
Proved that perseverance can accomplish anything
Siraj, Pant and Jaiswal as well as Jadeja
Were legends who lived up to “Chak de India”
With his fearless 47 Axar aced his game
Silencing detractors Hardik reclaimed global fame
Bumrah’s match-defining blitz and Surya’s stunning catch
A jaw-dropping amazing catch – the marvel of the match
Miller batting Hardik ; the ball over the rope
Almost going for a six, the team was losing hope
In a defining moment – history in the making
Surya rose in action – a moment so breath-taking
Stepping over ropes, he flung the ball back in
Leaping back – catching the ball – a record-breaking win
A sensational seven-run win – and trophy now in hand
Is music to our ears in a Cricket crazy land
A “ Paisa Vasool” match – suspense until the end
Outstanding Rahul Dravid – is one we must commend
Anita Britto is an Auckland resident. India’s victory at the T20 World Cup Cricket against South Africa in Barbados on Saturday, (June 29, 2024) inspired her to write the above poem.
