The funny thing is that this perceived arrogance lasts only when the team is winning. A losing side is, by nature, more humble and conciliatory. And (pardon me for being pedantic) Dhoni & Co need to realise in this latest stand-off that both sides are doing jobs that are not exclusive of each other. While the team is one unit, the media is not a singular entity. It’s made up of several teams — each representing a newspaper or a TV channel —and it’s hard to justify when the frustration against one of those units is taken out on the whole group.

A bit of humour from either side at a time like this never really hurt anybody. So, MSD, when was the last time you went to Dunkin’ Donuts?

kunal.pradhan@expressindia.com