TVF has a way to play with your heart strings with the most docile characters and without the need for any flamboyant drama. This series too has a slice of life plot with its foundation hinged squarely at importance of sportsmanship. It addresses various topics like gender equality, narcissism, complying with the norm, repressed emotions, political clout etc.
At its core are a motley bunch who somehow stitch together a cricket team for playing in a third rung tennis ball tournament organised by the local politician/goon. They are rank underdogs and have one star player who manages to eke them out of loosing positions.
Here the conundrum is that even the star realises that his talent has minimal real world meaning to a cricket crazed nation. He plays tennis ball cricket with mediocre prize money as income and on the other hand a player selected for India is accounting for his ad revenues in crores. However his male ego plays the devil and he considers his own interests above that of the team. To which, the captain swiftly shows him the door. There are others in the team who are fighting their own inner demons - a late 30's guy who conformed to the norms set by society, now breaks shackles to live his dream of playing cricket and this is an emotional relatable moment.
The star realises his ignominy and also its rationale and has a change of heart. He refuses to bend to the politician, mends relationships with his family and friends and is now batting for his team in the tournament's finale with gusto as if it is his last hurrah.
The series ends on a sombre note with hints of green off shoots. The star is now a changed humble man and has sights set out for the stars.
I loved the series - have deducted one star - pardon my ignorance but does the commentator need to be so irritating and blunt.
At its core are a motley bunch who somehow stitch together a cricket team for playing in a third rung tennis ball tournament organised by the local politician/goon. They are rank underdogs and have one star player who manages to eke them out of loosing positions.
Here the conundrum is that even the star realises that his talent has minimal real world meaning to a cricket crazed nation. He plays tennis ball cricket with mediocre prize money as income and on the other hand a player selected for India is accounting for his ad revenues in crores. However his male ego plays the devil and he considers his own interests above that of the team. To which, the captain swiftly shows him the door. There are others in the team who are fighting their own inner demons - a late 30's guy who conformed to the norms set by society, now breaks shackles to live his dream of playing cricket and this is an emotional relatable moment.
The star realises his ignominy and also its rationale and has a change of heart. He refuses to bend to the politician, mends relationships with his family and friends and is now batting for his team in the tournament's finale with gusto as if it is his last hurrah.
The series ends on a sombre note with hints of green off shoots. The star is now a changed humble man and has sights set out for the stars.
I loved the series - have deducted one star - pardon my ignorance but does the commentator need to be so irritating and blunt.