Step into the 22 – an ode to a fan

Are we alone and aim for success for our self, and claim all credit when we win. Or are there people behind us rooting for our success, like our parents, family, friends and fans. They make us believe in our dream… they are there when we are sad and down. They see our tears and cry alone for us, and pray in silence… for our success.

This poem is dedicated not only to the Pune Warriors team, but also to all of us who have to keep rising and face the challenge of the world – in life, in exams, in trust, in love and in hate.

This is a story of a cricketer… and their ode to their fans.

This is a story of a student… and their ode to their teachers.

This is a story of a son… and his ode to his mother

This is a story of a daughter… and her ode to her father

This is my story… and

This is our story!

When I step into the 22

Once more I step into the 22
To prove correct your belief in me
To put a last stand for your trust in me

Once more I step into the 22
Your blood, sweat and tears giving me the courage to stand up
With your cheers and cries motivating me to keep going on

Once more I step into the 22
Not to loose, but to give one final push to my body, mind and soul
To put up a good fight for my opponent to remember

Once more I step into the 22
To live for our dream, or to die a warrior’s death
And if I die may I have the honor to be born again for you

Once more I step into the 22
To rise up and to learn again
Learn to face the music of the world again

Once more I step into the 22
To redeem myself for the prayers and sacrifices you have done
And to be remembered as your Prince