IPL Observations....

I really feel it has come all too soon and the sort of pride and national patriotism which was hovering around the nation due to the World Cup win has sort of disintegrated into this territorial division of loyalties. With the recent shuffling of players,it has become even more difficult to establish a proper team loyalty base. Do you support your City or your favourite player??? Fortunately for me, there is no issue ( Thank God, I can support Mumbai Indians whole heartedly and no be confused by my apparent liking for England , South Africa or India)

But the IPL is not all the exciting and fun to watch.. :( :(

Most matches are really one sided... Sad to watch ..really


Anyway,lets start on a few observations:

1. DELHI DAREDEVILS : What a shocking team indeed. Everyone who made up the  team has been sent away... No Vettori! No De Villiers! No Gambhir! No Collingwood! Really sad indeed

2. DECCAN CHARGERS & PUNJAB SUPER KINGS: Same problem. But Punjab is the worse off . At least Deccan has Dale Steyn and Sangakarra.

Anyway, the worst thing ever is the UNIFORM of the teams . Below are the teams:

1. KOCHI TUSKERS KERELA

Orange & Purple??? What are the designers thinking?? ' Gaudy" is an understatement....

Brendon McCullum ( who is HOT) is not
spared... Looks like a burnt shrimp
here.. 

So not appealing...

.

2. CHENNAI SUPER KINGS

They might be the defending Champions.. But no awards for their taste in apparel... Lemon Yellow!!! On grown Men!! 

Love Dhoni!! But he looks like this shrivelled up
 daffodil here...

Such a good looking guy is Albie Morkel.. but
he looks like my runny egg yolk here.. ewww

3. DECCAN CHARGERS

The colour "Shrek" is not in vogue anymore.. Preferred their previous uniform...

4. DELHI DAREDEVILS

Their uniform is the same, though the team is changed. Not a good idea really!!

Pathan looks nice too.... 

Morne Morkel!! Can spend hours looking
at him... :)

 5. KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS

Black & Gold!!! Sounds right in theory!! But not everyone can carry it off!!!

The Pads look the best!!!

6. PUNE WARRIORS SAHARA

The Black is Ok, but pair that with Puke Green!! Wrong there!! 

I didnt say it was horrible, but not really a "Wow" factor...

Somehow, Yuvraj carries it off!!! :)

7. KINGS XI PUNJAB

Its plain and boring!!! Enough said!!!

8. RAJASTHAN ROYALS

Royal Blue looks good on most of the lads... Liked the earlier uniform better .. there was a lot more Gold in it!!!

Johan Botha looks as dashing as ever... :)

Rahul Dravid.. is not so bad himself!!!

9. ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE

Red + Gold makes even the ordinary guys look like super heroes!! Glad the uniform is the same... 

AB De Villiers looks as elegant and stylish as he plays!!!

Dont like the blue strip though.... 

10. MUMBAI INDIANS

The Dashing Men In Blue look like rocks among the stormy frenzy of weird colours!! Subtle but still makes a statement!!

There isn't anything you can say... Its the perfect colour...

So, the uniforms were OK!!

The matches are pretty boring.

Any reason to watch it then...??

Not really, unless you are crazy about cricket!! And want to just ogle at some of your favourite cricketers..
;)

On The World Cup!!!!

Yes!!!!!! India Won!!!!!! Whoopppeee!!!!


World cup fever!! What do I say about it?? It's like a madness which creeps through the bones of every Indian and makes even the most serious and sane person completely lose control. Even I'm not excluded from this insane behaviour. But it's the bloody World Cup!! Who cares about being sane and normal and or so calm and Boring!!! Cricket is in my blood!! It's my religion!! I love the game. 

My colony has literally gone crazy. A huge projector was set up and we had a DJ and the entire
colony danced and celebrated. It was an awesome experience. People have jumped in the pool. There's live music!! Its like a National Day Reunion!!

Cricket is something which unites everyone together. Enemies become friends. It's like the World War is won. And if it's against Pakistan, it's like an all out war!! When you're watching the final its like War!! And when patriotic songs like "Vande Mataram " come up, you cant help but just swell with pride and love for your country...

And the best thing I love is the superstitions people have.
 Sit in that position with your legs crossed. Put your chair in this angle and don't get up. 
Start shouting slogans like- 

Jeetega hi jeetega, India hi jeetega

( we'll win, we'll win. India will win) 

OR

 "Who can ?? Zaheer Khan!!  

   Kiske sar par Hoga Taaj? Yuvraj!!

 ( On whose head shall sit the crown? Yuvraj! The Hindi word for crown in Taaj which is why it makes sense) 

But it's even better when you do all these things and then an opposing wicket falls or a four is hit. It may not be logical but it rejuvenates you and makes ulyou feel involved. 

I have loved the World Cup And I'm super proud my country has hosted such an awesome event. It gives everyone a sense of pride and a boost especially after so many fiascos like the CWG scam or the 2G scam.
I didn't get an opportunity to go for the World Cup. Maybe some other time.

Kyle and his fav. player - Virat Kohli!!

Zaheer is too awesome....

I don't Hate him anymore...

An Absolute Legend!!!

A True Hero!!!

India win!!

Its time to be Insane...

I don't care if you'll think this is lame!!! I'm posing with India!!! Yes!!

World Champions!!!

The Dream Is Fulfilled...

I loved my crazy "Supporting" sessions for England and South Africa...But watching the Final was just amazing. I felt so alive. And I Love my Country so much at this moment. I feel so complete at this moment. Its hard to describe how important a team is to you. Although Cricket is just a sport, it just means so much more. I did support England ( sometimes even versus India...) but it never made sense. It didn't mean so much . 


Most people might say i just like India now because we won.. But I think it's because I've realised what I truly am. I'm Indian!!! And I'm Bloody Proud of it. I may love British TV or African safaris or even some Brit or Saffa cricketers, but it's just not as important or as long lasting as the feeling you get when your own country does it for you...


The World Cup Is Over....


 The IPL is yet to come!!

Rooting for Mumbai Indians!!