Post-match conference of the Lagaan 3-dayer
Harsha Bhogle: So, down we go to Ian Chappell who’s at the presentation
Chappell: Thank you Harsha and we’ve seen an engrossing game here today. I have with me on the dias the Maharaja and Brig. Gen. Peters. First, the losing captain, Captain Russell.
(applause)
Chappell: Nearly got through, eh mate?
Russell: Yes we did, we batted well and put up a good score, and I thought the boys fielded well but the villagers sneaked through somehow. Credit must go to that bastard Bhuvan though for seeing his team through.
Chappell: Where did you think you lost the match?
Russell: We didn’t read Kachra well, to be honest, and he was getting good turn off the track. There was hardly any variable bounce so we ought to have played more horizontal bat shots.
Chappell: So, where do you go from this?
Russell: To my sister’s bedroom and fuck the bitch. (laughs). No, really, we need to work on our game, we have a tough tour coming up against the Madras Sappers in a few months.
Chappell: All the best, don’t forget to collect your cheque.
(applause)
Chappell: And the winning captain, Bhuvan!
Bhuvan: (in Hindi) shukriya sarkaar, maaf karna, hame angrejji nahin aati hai …
Chappell: Never mind Bhu, so, a good win eh?
Bhuvan: jee, aur upar waale ke diya se hum match jeetgaye … Gauri bhi khush hai
Chappell: A good batting track?
Bhuvan: jee, aur upar waale ke diya se hum match jeetgaye … Gauri bhi khush hai
Chappell: And I think you got good support from the crowd as well.
Bhuvan: jee, aur upar waale ke diya se hum match jeetgaye … Gauri bhi khush hai
Chappell: Where do you go from here?
Bhuvan: jee, pehle hum apni maa ke paas jaayenge, phir devi maa ko prasaad chadayenge, phir hum vapas apne gaaon chalejaayenge pehle ki thara
Chappell: Well all the best, thank you, and that’s it from here, it’s back to you Harsha.
Harsha Bhogle: Right, so there you go, and we’ll be back after the break as Sunny shares his thoughts on how Bhuvan’s team will adapt to T20. Stay with us, don’t go away.
