India, Oct. 5 -- you have batted for hours, passed 250, and are now approaching a First-Class triple hundred. Gradually, you reach 299 and need just one run to reach the landmark. The No. 11 batter at the other end has faced and dealt with everything thrown at him, stitching together a 102- run partnership with you. But then, at the worst possible moment, the wicket falls at the other end, leaving you stranded on 299.

Who do you think would be more disheartened in such a situation? Apparently, it was the No. 11 batter, Anil Walhekar, who broke down in tears after his resistance finally ended. The batter, stranded on 299, consoled him before walking back to the dressing room.

This was a Ranji Trophy 1988-89 match between Maharashtra and ...