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!!

On Going Afrikaan

I admit Im going through a slight "South Africa" obsession phase now. And I quite like it. It isnt quite as irrational and alarming as my love for everything English but is a bit more subtle and quite signifies my fondness for the Rainbow Nation.


It all started with the South African Cricket team and 2 of their players - AB De Villiers and Francois Du Plessis.


I shall come back to 'Faf' Du Plessis later on. AB De Villiers is known for his amazing fielding ability and his batting skills. Apparently he's also quite a talented singer. I cant get his song - Maak Jou Drome Waar( Make Your Dreams Come Through) out of my head. And the album which has 9 songs in Afrikaans and 5 in English is an absolute bundle of joy.

Well, as most of you may know , South Africa is one country which was plagued by a lot of apartheid which it seems to have recovered from now. It's such a beautiful country with its breathtaking views and cosmopolitan environment. And isnt there something just enchanting about Africa? The long forgotten continent which most of the time is synonymous with poverty and helplessness and war.Its nice to see South Africa like a beacon in the darkness ahead.

South Africa is the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Indian oceans and this is also a bit reflective on the country in a way I feel. Most of what I do know about the country is through books and through a few videos here and there.


Recently, I stumbled on this radio guy called Whackhead who is way too funny for his own good. This is an excerpt of him talking to Graeme Smith - South African Captain.

If you question the theme of my blog today, it is the growing awareness of Afrikaans as a language and in a macro view of it as a huge factor in Africa today. It is about understanding the amazing plethora of things African and hopefully growing more closer to a sense of being a global citizen in the world to day. 


I do hope I can vist South Africa someday. Go to Kruger National Park, or visit Pretoria and Joburg and the Cape.I'm sure it will be all fun and frolic with the Proteas. 


Hope dreams come soon fast...

On Cricket!!

OK. I admit it. I'm a huge fan of cricket! Not surprising really as I come from a country wherein it is like a religion. But the more shocking to me was that I don't support India which usually makes me an 'apparent' traitor to my country. I support England, wholly and truly and I'm tired of feeling ashamed of supporting them. It is not a sign of your patriotism regarding which team you support. Your patriotism should be seen in other pressing matters like Human Right, Governance and well, things other than sports. Is this so or am I just rationalising my choice of a team??? Maybe you can answer that!! All I know is that when England and India play, my heart beats for England ALL THE WAY!!!

One more thing I like about cricket and this may sound a bit shallow and sexist and whatever you want it to be... but mostly I just "look" at the player, but not "see" them. I love Men. I really do. So I don't think it should take you too long to figure that I support the team which I seem to find more attractive.So Patriotism does not come here at all.Its pure ATTRACTION!! Doesn't that English Accent just send shivers down your spine or that Irish List make you go "Aww". Alternatively, I do fancy some Kiwi and Saffa Men too. Hamish Bennett (NZ), Francois Du Plessis (SA) are not bad either. 

Anyway, It looks like a short time to support anyway. With England literally playing the worst ever, Its really not too much a happy time. It sucks to be on such a high ;last year and then be so awful this year!!!