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different. But both of us agree on concepts
of “Right and Wrong”, “Good & Evil”.
With some effort we can find common
ground.

v Level FOUR is where common ground is
not visible. Like between a Tiger and a
Deer. Interactions are driven by Hunger
and Fear. One has to consume the other
to survive and other has to run. Mutual
co-existence is not possible or at least not
evident.

The problem is not in the “Strangeness”, but it is dispassionate thought process will be able to find
in assigning the Correct Level. When we a solution.
encounter a strange circumstance or meet
different people in what appears to be an alien Communication, or rather the lack of same, leads
land... we assume that we are at Level FOUR. to conflict. It’s Them versus Us. Take pause.
We think common ground is not possible. Observe and build Synergy. Find common
ground. Move from Level FOUR to Level ONE.
But if we apply our mind and observe the motive Then, we can move forward with greater speed
behind the actions, we will find a way forward. and work towards a greater good.
Understand the hunger or fear that drives the
individuals. Can we find a way of addressing the Come to think of it we are all SAME-
same without compromising our own hunger or SAME
fear? A person applying this type of
I used to think “Mafi
Mushkil” means “Sorry for
the trouble”. It actually
means “No Problem”.

Atul Paranjape

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Sohar Sankalp Third Issue, September 2018

Adaptable AB

De Villiers

Life is all about defining yourself. average South African standards. Some of his
Defining by creating an image, living catches looked inhuman. He could field anywhere
that image and going down with that on the ground – outfield, backward point, slips.
image. We all try to define ourselves in some way But when asked to take up wicket keeping gloves,
or the other but very rarely our definition finds he showed us another example of his
a name that is accepted by the ones who know us extraordinary capability to adapt. It is one
well. To define you and to be accepted by all is thing to be selfless and take up any new role that
an achievement. To be able to do it the way the team demands, but it is another thing to do
ABD did it is exemplary. Mr. 360°, as he is that role in a fashion comparable with the best in
popularly known is arguably the most complete the world. The only times he looked
batsman of our era. uncomfortable in any role was probably when he
ABD is a man of gifted abilities. His doctor was asked to perform roles which would cut down
father had played Rugby in his youth and he his freedom. Captaincy, expectations of his team
encouraged him to play sports, as a child. The mates and his supporters at times did that. A
fact that he grew up in Warmbad, South Africa, born leader, he thrives pressure situations and
where lifestyle was really relaxed and everyone would perform best when left free to play the way
knew everyone else only helped that. Fortunately, he wants.
he picked up Cricket at an early age and we
could watch him play the beautiful game. But, 3
probably he would have done well in any other
sports, had he taken them seriously.
What makes ABD different than any other
player is his ability to adapt. He could play pace
and spin with equal conviction. He could increase
or decrease the pace of a game at will. The fastest
ODI century of 31 balls against West Indies and
33 of 220 balls against Australia are testimony
to that. His fielding was probably higher than

Sohar Sankalp Third Issue, September 2018

ABD has won fans across the world because of He still has a few more years of cricket left in
his freakish abilities on the cricket ground. He is him and it is time we watch and appreciate what
probably applauded and respected as much he does on and off the ground, because you never
anywhere in the world as in South Africa. In know, when he wakes
India, maybe, he is respected and loved more. up and announces – “I
Probably it is because of this love that he AM ADAPTABLE,
proposed to his girlfriend, Danielle Swart, at BUT I AM DONE”
the Taj Mahal in 2012, after 5 years of dating.
He is one of the most successful Cricketers for
South Africa. He is also one of the most
successful batsman in the Indian Premier
League.
Because of his exploits on the ground and his
conduct on and off the field, he is often referred
as, Mr. Complete. His retirement in 2018 came
to shock to all the cricket lovers around the world,
but probably he needs a little more freedom to
enjoy the game. And hopefully, we will see a
much more smiling and playful ABD in the
leagues that he decides to play in future. There is
a lot to learn from the life of any sportsman, but

a little more from the life of ABD. He taught us Harish Nath
to be competitive, play till the time you enjoy and
quit when people ask why, and not, why-not. But,
one thing that he taught us above everything is,
to be adaptable to team requirements, to the
game requirements and to the requirements of
the change of formats.



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