OH my god!
I have seen sigs of some people who said "R.I.P Fardin". I was thinking what did that mean though I didnt have the interest to ask them what it meant. But today out of a sudden curiosity, I tumbled upon this thread and LO..... One of the biggest shocks that I have experienced in life.
Actually, I started out with PC in April 2003 though I got into active posting from early 2004 only. One day, I received a PM from a guy called "fardin" and it was about an online cricket tournament that would be played using EA Cricket 2004 (i.e. play by e-mail). Fardin was the one who started that idea off, and I agreed with him and we both decided to go about it seriously. The tournament took place quite successfully (because various attempts at organising such online tournaments at PC hadnt worked before) and I think 'borncricketer' or some one won the tournament. I used to regularly chat with fardin during the tournament and he became a pretty good friend of mine after that.
Then, suddenly his behavior changed in the forums and he started posting some messages that really didnt make sense. People used to make fun of him. I too was surprised as to why he was posting in such fashion. I too used to make fun of some of his posts which used to be really "idiotic". But then he improved upon himself and also got the "Most Improved member" award in PC and I think he deserved it.
Luckily for us, we could come to know that he is no more with us through some one.. I dont have anyone who could let you guys know that I am not with you anymore (oh god, i hope that day doesnt come any soon because life is precious!).
It would take some time for me to get over this as I have been one of those persons who has been close to fardin through Planetcricket. I am trying to recall some of those memories which can now be classified as 'fond'... Well I am being pushed to tears here....
Rest in peace Fardin...... I miss U!