India and Cricket

Cricket is one of things, Indians are most passionate about in general. Almost every kid wants to be next Sachin Tendulkar. Every second is a cricket expert who claims to know more than the players actually playing on the ground. A small mistake by a cricket star invites burning of effigies, a glimpse of brilliance invites accolades from all over the country. Some Nehra can be shown as villain on one day, and a super hero loved by all the very next day. Some Dhoni is praised all over for using his instincts when he is successful, branded as a gambler when his instincts don't work. This country is just crazy about cricket. Cricket can never be taken just as a game where a defeat/victory are parts of cycle. I really wonder how much pressure can a Sreesanth feel when he is given a chance in a crucial game after being dropped from team. For being an Indian cricketer, its not just enough to be brilliant with ball/bat, the most important things which matter is how you are able to handle pressure of having expectations of 1.2 billion people. We all know a Tendulkar is expected to play super humanly and score century every time he comes out.

As we know India is going to clash with Sri Lanka in world championship's final in less than 12 hours from now. Off course expectations are high, emotions are high. We all want to win this world cup. I am sure if Indian team is able to handle pressure, victory is our :)

PS. I wanted this article to be quite large, but then ended up in last line abruptly as feeling tired :(