Probably by this time, Indians must have reworked their schedules for the deadliest fight between India and Pakistan; mind it – it is not a battle ground war but the craziness has gone beyond it, the craziness for Cricket. Welcome to the Semi-Final Cricket match of ICC world Cup 2011 between India and Pakistan. Until now, fans across the countries have started exchanging verbal feuds especially women of both countries. And everyone knows – when women fight, they forget the conclusions. All the social-networking sites have been fired with online campaigns in favor of India. Probably everyone is eyeing this world cup as the last world cup for cricket’s own god Sachin R. Tendulkar.
But are we just concerned to win this semi-final? Is lifting the World Cup not equally important? And the craziness has gone beyond limits; truly said India sleeps Cricket, speaks Cricket, drink Cricket et al.
Shaila Baghail, a cricket enthusiast rather an India enthusiast, an ex-navy officer, an entrepreneur and my Aerobics trainer walked down from Navy Nagar to Siddhivinayak Temple, covering a crazy distance of 19 km in scorching heat of Mumbai to offer prayers at the temple for India’s win in this crucial hotheaded fight. Should we call her a crazy fan or did she pour her blessings and mind to India wholeheartedly? The media reports that crazy fans have been lining through the days and night in Mohali outside the stadium to get tickets despite the officials claiming that they have been sold out. People luckier to get few tickets have been black-marketing after adding a single zero or double zeroes on the actual price of ticket. So, a ticket worth Rs. 5,000 has been selling at Rs. 50,000, even costlier than Olympics. India Inc. has gone beyond their rule books; while many companies have relaxed their employees to leave early in 2nd half, some have arranged big-screen in their auditoriums.
Today, the match got politically involved too after the Pakistan PM accepted Indian counterpart invitation to watch this fierce fighting live at Mohali, very near to Lahore, once a part of India pre-1947.
Let the craziness remain! All Indians would owe to their team if India manages to win. But the question arises – are we close to ICC World Cup 2011, a feat unachieved since 1983. Let the spirit of game prevail!
