Well all of my friends would agree that though I enjoy sports, I am not die-hard into anything. Cricket being a household sport in India is no exception. My brother was selected for the VCA team, he played for the Shivajinagar's Police Team while at Pune, my Dad had played Ranji for Pondicherry once.
And thats where my connection to Cricket ends. I have never held the bat (except when lifting my brother's kit), never bowled or batted. Yet, this World Cup has gotten me into the groove. So who ever is responsible for the marketing of the whole "Cup that Counts" campaign must be doing a very good job.
I have quite keenly followed this entire season. Especially since Cricinfo was not blocked at office and live streaming was at its best (we are a communication company, remember?) things were at our finger tips literally. Plus, the fact of being the only lady member in a team of 5 puts that pressure of keeping yourself updated or act like a limbo during the lunch and snack sessions.
I sincerely tuned into the channels whenever our matches were held over weekend. Its a different story that I would be busy in the kitchen or surfing the net and look up with keen intrest only if someone shouted for an appeal / four / fall of wicket. But I stuck to the first and last ten overs. ODIs can be a drag in the middle overs.
Indo - Pak match has been like a favourite thing to watch since I can remember, I promptly took a half-day, which my boss generously waived off on the account of us having won the match :).... My friends cant imagine how I could fall asleep between overs 12 - 35 in such an intresting match. They fail to appreiciate the fact that I did watch more than the customary quota of 20 overs and didnt miss a ball of the second innings. I did miss out the 4 lifelines that were gifted to Sachin - will probably have to check it up on You Tube!
Today may be the most important day for Indian Cricket in the last 26 years and I am supporting it completely. This world cup tour has converted the non-descript on-lookers like me into ardent fans. And I am sure we will lift the trophy this year because more than anything else we owe to our Little Master. So Jai Ho!
Waiting for the action to start!!!
India India!!! India India!!!
And thats where my connection to Cricket ends. I have never held the bat (except when lifting my brother's kit), never bowled or batted. Yet, this World Cup has gotten me into the groove. So who ever is responsible for the marketing of the whole "Cup that Counts" campaign must be doing a very good job.
I have quite keenly followed this entire season. Especially since Cricinfo was not blocked at office and live streaming was at its best (we are a communication company, remember?) things were at our finger tips literally. Plus, the fact of being the only lady member in a team of 5 puts that pressure of keeping yourself updated or act like a limbo during the lunch and snack sessions.
I sincerely tuned into the channels whenever our matches were held over weekend. Its a different story that I would be busy in the kitchen or surfing the net and look up with keen intrest only if someone shouted for an appeal / four / fall of wicket. But I stuck to the first and last ten overs. ODIs can be a drag in the middle overs.
Indo - Pak match has been like a favourite thing to watch since I can remember, I promptly took a half-day, which my boss generously waived off on the account of us having won the match :).... My friends cant imagine how I could fall asleep between overs 12 - 35 in such an intresting match. They fail to appreiciate the fact that I did watch more than the customary quota of 20 overs and didnt miss a ball of the second innings. I did miss out the 4 lifelines that were gifted to Sachin - will probably have to check it up on You Tube!
Today may be the most important day for Indian Cricket in the last 26 years and I am supporting it completely. This world cup tour has converted the non-descript on-lookers like me into ardent fans. And I am sure we will lift the trophy this year because more than anything else we owe to our Little Master. So Jai Ho!
Waiting for the action to start!!!
India India!!! India India!!!
Hey Priya, Good for cribbing ;)
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India India!!! India India!!!
@ Nameet - thanks dude... I'm lovin it at the moment... :)
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