Somehow, people believe I know exactly what I am doing, that I know for sure how my decisions are going to turn out. And given the recent successes on the pitch, that belief is now probably sweeping the nation.
But what I do know is, no matter how bold or scary it may seem; when the time comes, I have got to make that move. I have to set my fears aside and take the plunge. Like at the Adelaide test, exactly 2 years ago, instead of settling for a draw against the Australians, we pushed for a win and lost.
We could have changed history that day, but we didn't. But do I regret making that move? Not one bit. In fact I would do exactly the same thing all over again if I had to. And not just in cricket. Because, trust me, there is only one thing worse than living with the consequences of making a bold move: the regret of not making one.
So, here's my mantra for the New Year: I will do what I have always done - follow my instincts and make my own choices. Kyunki, kise pata kal hum kaun si manzil, kaun se mukaam paayenge? Par ek baat zaroor hai - agar bold nahin khelenge, toh kabhi na jaan paayenge.
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