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Revelling in the success of his team Kolkata Knight Rider's victory in the IPL season five finale, superstar Shah Rukh Khan says the last five years made ​​him realize that he may also fail.

This year is KKR's maiden victory in IPL final and the 46-year-old owner of the team said that past failures made ​​him more humble.

"I worked for almost 20 years ago and got hit. It was high time I faced failure. In the last five years I have changed and realized that I can also fail. Success is not a good teacher, a failure to make you humble. Success and failure are both part of life. both are not permanent, "he said.

Shah Rukh put the success of his team to a hard work of the team members and said that instead of celebrating the victory and co-owner Jay Mehta and Juhi Chawla at the game again after it was finished.

"Every time my daughter Suhana came to look at the game we won and this time I hoped we would win. I always told my children are hard work pays off. The team and everyone has been working for three or four years ago and it paid off. I was watching the game again and again with Juhi and Jay and all thought we celebrating. "

When asked about model Poonam Pandey publish nude photo of her on twitter to celebrate the victory KKR, SRK said, "Everyone has their own way to express happiness. I do not think I have to comment on this. I am grateful to all those who celebrated."

Any hint of a panegyric to be equal to an exaggeration in India action so far in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament. It is difficult to quantify the quality. Patchy, is probably the appropriate epithet.

A pragmatist that he is, Michael Nobbs, there are at least amused. He is stupefied by the pathetic second half screens on both sides.

India was overwhelmed by the speed and vibrancy of the Kiwi attack in the opening game. He was awarded three goals in this phase.

Again, almost settled for a draw after allowing Korea to build a huge pressure in the second phase. Only one dramatic goal of Uthappa has saved the day. It is the only shining moment so far.

Of course, it is too early to pronounce a verdict on podium finish. But if the current trend continues the podium will be a mirage.

It can safely be said that India has the strength to reach the podium. This rests on the shortcomings are overcome by putting in effect the strategies planned.

India in order to bill stands at three - one in each of Shivendra, Sandeep Singh and Uthappa. The fault line is with the attack. So far the former has been inconsistent, individualistic, and no inept. They do not need to write down, but strives to penalty corners for Sandeep to do.

Sandeep took only one shot of the three India certified to date. He was on the bench when the team cornered two against the Kiwis.

Sardar, Birendra Lakra and Kothajit are notable for their persistence. Gurbaj Singh, rested for the opening match, is yet to regain his balance.

Mandeep and Dharam Vir strove hard to keep the front with a nice supply of passes as did Danish Mujtaba.

The goal keepers, Chetri in particular, showed athleticism in his work. In fact, Chetri was essential for India's victory against Korea.

The first three on the Frontline, Shivendra, Sunil and Tushar, proved to be insufficient. So also is Yuvaraj Walmiki. If the previous shed their inhibitions and inject a filament of fluency in the rate of success is bound to diminish.

Of the rest, New Zealand is on the right track. Undefeated in two matches and with an impressive number of goals, the Kiwis are firmly ensconced. A trophy triumph for them is not just a pipe dream. Sean McLeod and his men richly deserve it before the London Games.

Malaysia's Gamble to Cash in the euphoria of the young team Asia Cup win and capping seven players on the senior level is paying rich dividends.

Faisal Saari is the star. The brackets in a space of two minutes that forced Great Britain to share before made him an icon. Two drawn games against the United Kingdom and Korea is no mean achievement for Malaysia.

With a solitary point from an unexpected draw in the opening game, it is premature to prevent the United Kingdom progress. It is, unquestionably, a heavy weight team and is not the one to lose its course.

While Pakistan started well flattening Argentina, the screens of the Pan-American champion and Korea baffle many. How fortune can swing from tomorrow is unpredictable.

Meanwhile, in an unfortunate development, Environmental officer, Satwant Dhaliwal, left consistent with a dispute with Malaysia over a coach seat in the media box.

The coach insisted on sitting in the reserved media area citing the chairs were empty. Finding the official response indifferent to his complaint, Mr. Dhaliwal resigned.

With some tact the incident could have been avoided. In the end, it left a bitter taste among the national and international media personnel, who are there for the event.

Less than a week ago, when Mumbai Indians faced Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium, the hosts were blown away by a 'Gayle storm'.

Having faced the destructive Chris Gayle once this season, Mumbai is aware that he dismissed the great man early is their only chance for revenge.

"We realize that he is an important player and we come with our plans to fight this. We know if we get to it soon, there will be a big blow for RCB," said Mumbai coach Shaun Pollock.

Although Gayle is the center of attraction, love hope to get a complete game as the Met department has predicted thunderstorms for Monday. It may be recalled that Bangalore witnessed washout before this season.

The IPL table is still tight. There is a difference of only three points between the top-placed Delhi daredevils and fifth-placed RCB, who have 15 points from 13 games. A victory for Mumbai, which has 16 points of 13, give them some breathing space before their last two league encounters.

On the other hand, a loss will put more pressure on the RCB since their last two league matches, including one against Delhi daredevils, missing meetings.