I grew up listening to radio commentary and often heard Suresh Saraiya utter, "he plays confidently and competently forward to this one." For the shortest version of cricket, the affable Suresh bhai would have said, "they have played shamelessly and fearlessly."


RR skipper Shane Watson leaves the ball outside off-stump during the tie against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede on Sunday. Pic/Suresh KK 

Mumbai Indians were fearless and shameless with no table manners… just famished enough to grab everything on the table that came their way. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals seemed very hesitant and shy to grab what was offered.