Moody wants ODIs in Silicon Valley (satire)

Moody wanted to create a diversion because his people continued to land him and his Bosses in unpleasant situations. People kept pointing fingers at him and criticize him for his inability to keep his flock in check.
Therefore, he called Jet Lee to discuss diversionary tactics.
‘Jet Lee,’ he began. ‘You love cricket, don’t you?’
‘Well,’ Jet Lee wiped the sweat from his bald head. ‘I do.’
‘Your idols are the fast bowlers Brett Lee and Sir Richard Hadlee – right?’
‘Yes. They bowl wonderful bouncers.’
‘I want ODIs to be taken to Silicon Valley.’
Jet Lee gulped. The Americans had their own version of cricket known as Baseball and making ODIs popular in Silicon Valley could make him lose whatever few strands of hair he still sported.

‘That would be a good idea but, why do you want this?’
‘Cricket is a wonderful means to keep the attention of people diverted. They must be given a new toy to play with. I am tired of listening to leaders who say something today and clarify next day that they were misquoted.’ ‘Then ODI is certainly an antidote,’ Jet Lee rubbed his hands in glee.
‘Let us set the ball rolling. I am sure Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Steve Jobs and their likes would love to own ODI cricket teams.’
‘Steve Jobs is dead.’
‘But, not his Apple,’ Moody displayed his depth of general knowledge.
‘They will need brand ambassadors.’
‘That should not be a problem. There are many reputable cricketers who have retired and are twiddling their thumbs and are busy working as models to advertise fancy products. I am sure they would love to get back into the game.’
‘Fine – and, who do we rope in as the main sponsor?’
‘There would be no dearth of willing Corporates. Just leak the news to the media and wait for reactions. I am sure it will serve its purpose.’
‘I think I will drop the hint to one of those over enthusiastic reporters like Bakra Madam.’
‘Yes, she would be OK,’ Moody appeared to be relieved. (to be continued …)

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