We are all familiar with the
phrase "cricket meri jaan",
yes, of course, cricket is my life. For many cricket lovers, the sport
transcends all boundaries and becomes a religion. Nothing compares to the
amazing joy of seeing the triumph of your beloved cricket team. The joy it
offers is indescribable. Fans' enthusiasm and devotion to the game shine
through in their chants, cries, and celebrations of wins and losses.
From the time the players get on
the pitch, we are captivated by this very fascinating game. The toss wakes the
curiosity. The game's result is thought to be predictable based on the toss.
You may be engrossed in the game the whole time. While watching the match, your
happiness, loneliness, stress, and mood swings will be at their highest. Your
mood and mental health might be impacted by watching cricket. I shall take this
moment to articulate that cricket saved me.
I used to be alone but some
friends were very limited accessible. During school vacation, I felt very
lonesome. My sister had her dolls and teddies having tea parties even in the
mornings and nights. I had no party. My uncle watches test matches in the
morning, they live telecast on a particular local channel. Then, one day, I sat
with him and watched, he was excited for a moment, pissed for another moment,
and then he was fed up. I actually did have a good time watching him and the
match. Then I came to know that my father too watches this sport with multiple
outcomes of feelings, even though he's a football player. I started asking him what
is an over? How do you calculate it? Why the batsman is raising his bat? What
is wide? etc., a bundle of questions and taddaa... here I am today celebrating
the majority of the tournaments.
What I'm able to determine is
that cricket is a fantastic sport that transcends generations. As my dad,
sister, and I do every year, we gather as a family at a certain location to
watch the cricket and lift one other. We were able to bring the family along by
increasing our engagement with one another. Living a fast-paced life may be
stressful and exhausting compared to a more stable one. Observing cricket
allowed me to see first-hand how the game brightened our lives and helped
alleviate stress. In the end, it brings cheers and optimism to people's lives,
making it a pleasant diversion.
Gradually, as Test matches,
One-Day Internationals, Twenty20s, and cricket evolved and numerous
controversial issues came to light, I began to open up to people and
communicate better. The so-called fan circle helped me broaden my social
network and start opening out more frequently. Now that I've overcome my
worries and apprehensions, I'm opening up to them. I felt mentally at ease and
all my loneliness had been channelled. You know what, even YouTube videos and
Instagram reels with old cricket highlights from years ago are making me feel
better. This is how this game is so beautifully played.
Cricket became my hobby, and
eventually meri jaan. Being a fan of the game, I will never get tired of
watching it over and over again. Each game will be different. As a learner, I
learned something new in every game. For example, at the start phase of IPL in
2008, I was not a fan of it, because I was uncomfortable with shuffling and
grouping international players. In 2007, after Australia won the ICC World Cup,
there were some kiddish allegations by Sri Lankans that Ricky Ponting was using
a spin bat and cheated, so I was like how come he can be mingled with other
national players? Won’t they treat him unequally? Anyway, I got a chance to
watch the KKR vs. MI match since Mumbai Indians were wearing blue colour, which
is the jersey colour of team India, I just thought of supporting them. Miracles
happened, MI won the match and the way they played and handled the pressure
taught me that if different people around the world were grouped for a common
goal, there would come unity. For me, MI always finds the youngsters who really
to be backed and recognized for their talents, producing the future of Indian
and other national cricket without stealing credit for its amazing job. Ever since I started enjoying IPL I started associating with others and helping them, believing that they might too
have a silent cause as I do and battling quietly.
Thanks to RCB, I am deeply inspired
to live up to the expectations year after year. There is a huge pressure to
meet the expectations, even if I lose or disappoint myself. Despite the
pressure, there is always another day to pick myself up and believe in an
unfulfilled dream. I'm still picking up my heart which was broken into pieces
on the 19
th of November, 2023. Believing that the T20 World Cup is
for Team India, hopefully. Kohli, ABde, Gayle, Maxwell and Faf were all
sparkling players were there but still, RCB found hard luck to win the trophy,
yet they believe every time, "
Eesala
cup namde". You can never compare anything to the love and trust of
the RCB fan base toward their team. This attitude towards life makes my journey
delightful, making cricket a lovely movement.
After all, I have to talk about
my man, the
Run Machine, "King
Kohli". Kohli's outstanding cricketing skills and determination have made
him a popular figure. Despite facing setbacks early in his career, Kohli's
resilience and grit have made him an exceptional player. Perseverance is key to
success, and Kohli's masterful display of aggression maximizes his chances of
success. His aggressiveness keeps the flame alive in his heart and the team's,
preparing them for any task. Kohli's aggressiveness contributes to the team's
high spirit, physical fitness, and outstanding fielding skills, making him a
valuable asset to any team. His aggressiveness also contributes to the team's
high spirit and prepares them for any task, no matter how huge.
As an individual, I have been
through a lot of ups and downs throughout this life. Some quietly affected my
life and some made me feel helpless about it. My interest in watching cricket
helped me to concentrate on one side, leaving all the stress and obsessive
thoughts behind. Also, it helped me to energise and boosted my level of
confidence. With all the hard work and dedication to a goal whenever I get
disappointed I start feeling diffident about the work I desire. Cricket helped
me to understand the sole component in a game whether it is a win or lose but
to never give up. It sparks a sense of confidence in me and motivates me to
bring the best out of every situation.
This happiness encompasses the build-up
to match day, the adrenaline rush during the match, the relief and celebration
afterwards, the effect on supporters' feelings and mental health, and the
creation of memories that last a lifetime. There's a good reason why cricket is
a popular sport all across the globe. Cricket will remain exciting till the end
same as our life. Nothing can beat a cup of coffee and a game of cricket. What
can I say else? But
Cricket Meri Jaan.
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