It
was amazing to hear Australian soprano, operatic singer, Greta Bradman, the granddaughter
of the greatest cricketer, Sir Donald Bradman at the performance with Maestro
Zubin Mehta. Her voice was totally controlled like a willow trees beautiful branches
bending and flexing yet remaining
in tact even in the strongest breeze.
This
interesting deal came up in the 12th World Team Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey; When
Italy VS Mauritius was in action, in their 14th round.
Italian,
Duboin was West and Bocchi East. While from Mauritius Hurpaul-South and Tang-North.
A 12-point hand is often described as an optional opening bid.
Sitting
North, Tang opened 1♦.As the
auction progressed, South showing, South bid 3 NT.
Duboin led
the ♣9. This is a cruel dose of reality. East, Bocchi could have
tried to establish his club suit by ducking and hoping West has another club to return, should West gain
the lead. But ultimately, how can
East then regain the lead to enjoy the established winners?
Bocchi realised
that South must have the ♠A for the
notrump rebid so there no quick entry in spades. And it was obvious that there
was no hope in clubs, diamonds or spades. Given that scenario, Bocchi grabbed
the ♣A at trick one and returned a heart. It didn’t take long for the
defenders to establish two hearts, two diamonds and one club. Down one.
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