I was following the T20 match between England and South Africa, and I could only sympathize the South Africans, who are now a known member of the so-near-yet-so-far league. Thanks to Mr. Duckworth-Lewis, South Africans were short by 1-run of the D/L target. This is not the first time that D/L rule makes us feel sorry for a team (remember recent match between West Indies and England?); also this is not the first time South African end up in the unlucky side!
When they were hyped as favorites in the recent Champions trophy (team form suggesting the same as well), they were defeated by one of the tournament underdogs.
Remember the knock-out match between South Africa and Srilanka in 2003? How many times do we see Klusener laboring 6-balls for just a single run.
Remember the semi-finals of 1999 world cup? How many catches has Gibbs dropped in his entire cricketing career? But he dropped a vital one off the bat of Steve Waugh!
How many instances can a team be unlucky! That makes me ponder if sports is all about talent, or does luck have a major role to play?? If talent alone was sufficient, South Africa, would have ended up in the right side of the contest, like when they chased down 400+ runs in the ODI against Australia. But in any sports, you need luck to gain the extra-bit to cross the line. Somehow, South Africans lack a bit of that. Unlucky chaps!
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