Happy Birthday To You

Indian cricket may be besmirched in one of its worst ever crisis, but there is cause for celebration amid the gloom as iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar turns 37 on Saturday. Unlike some previous years, Tendulkar will have to put his birthday celebrations on hold as a day after he has some unfinished task to complete. With his coruscating show with the bat, he has led Mumbai Indians to the IPL summit clash for the first time in three attempts and could give himself a perfect birthday gift by laying hands on the winners' trophy. The maestro is, however, struggling hard to get fit after splitting his right hand webbing during the semifinals. Fans are keeping their fingers crossed that he is declared fit to play the final on April 25.

Tendulkar's 37th birthday comes as BCCI and the IPL battle allegations of corruption and betting. IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi is in fact, facing the possibility of being shunted out of the event which was his brainchild. But with their splendid show, Tendulkar's Mumbai Indians have shown that the controversy -- which has found an echo in the Parliament of the country as well-- has not diminished their spirits and when on field they care for nothing but cricket. May this day comes in your life again and again with full of happiness.