TERRIFIC TRAGEDY FOR MARK BOUCHER

Perhaps,in the history of Cricket this is the worst tragedy occurred to a very prominent Wicket Keeper of World Cricket. Mark Boucher one of the best Wicketkeeper-cum-batsman in the world & the best in South Africa met with the worst tragedy in the world of Cricket. He was playing for SouthAfrica against Somerset a county Team in England. The fast Bowler of Somerset Imran Tahir bowled a good ball.The ball striking the stumps was the cause of the tragedy.the Bails ,in fact,did it.the bails rising from the wicket Was badly hitting the eyes of Boucher.He was rushed to hospital where his eye was subjected to a surgery.but as according to the Doctors whether Boucher would regain his full clear vision turned out to be a matter of doubt As a result Mark Boucher decided to resign from International Cricket!! What a Tragedy for one of the best world class Player .this added as an insult to injury as the ball which resulted in the accident was Bowled by another South African Bowler Imran Tahir.He was ,however,not a member of the touring team of South Africa South Africa after their joining world cricket with Proper permission from International cricket,Mark Boucher was playing as ,perhaps,as the best wicket Keeper-cum-Batsman.He had in the past the cause for many victories for South Africa& as a saviour from matches which were likely to be lost. He was adored by team mates& his country men for his most decent behavior in the field And efficient keeping of wickets& Batting very well in situations where long stand at the crease was warranted. The resignation of Boucher is certain to hit South African Cricket though De- Villiers can act as wicket Keeper for sometime to come.But he being one of the most valuable Batsmen in South Africa can he be entrusted with the additional responsibility to keep Wickets also is to be seen. There are Players like,Dhoni(the Best),Sankakkara,Arvind Desilva,and many other players Who have undertaken the double job of Captain & wicket keeper.Dhoni& Sankakkara stand apart,their job being "Triple responsibility" as Captain,WK,& Batsman ,Dhoni being the Best after winning the last World Cup for India at the Wankhedes on 2nd april2011. Let us hope Mark Boucher would completely recover from the accident & come back to the field inspire of the general opinion of the Doctors. SreedharanMundanat 11th July2012