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 Francois Du Plessis

After my African Musing from my previous post, I wanted to talk a bit more about my current reason for obsession. FRANCOIS DU PLESSIS. I know most of you'll will go "Who?". Believe till about a week back I was exactly the same.


Well, lets see what I know about him. Francois or 'Faf' as he is known by was born on 13th July, 1984 in Pretoria. H went to University of Pretoria and was selected for Lancashire which is quite a big county club in England. Peter Moores, ex- England coach, said he was the best fielder ever. But that's what I got over Google. So no biggie. He is still a relatively unknown name here in India and first came into the limelight during the IPL auction where he was selected for Chennai Super Kings over eminent cricketers like Brian Lara, Saurav Ganguly & even Graeme Swann.


But I actually came to know about him in during one of the World Cup matches - England v/s South Africa. I supported England and was thrilled when they won. But this guy sort of stuck with me. Clueless as to why that happened. But during the India v/s South Africa match, I was rooting for India but I was suddenly vaguely obsessed with this guy. I wonder why? He isn't the most audacious of batsmen, nor the best bowler around and he isn't That Good Looking. But he was stuck on my mind.. Maybe its lust.Maybe its obsession. Maybe its awe. Does it matter..??


Anyways needless to say, I am rapidly getting more and more obsessed with him ( In a non- stalker way)  and I like everything I'm getting to know of him. Call me crazy . Call me obsessed. Call me weird.I don't care. I like Faf. ( Love is too strong a word and its really not possible when you hardly know a person and all you do know is through the internet from secondary sources)

 I'm hoping I can meet him one day. Hopefully, its during the IPL and say something to him.No idea what but I'm sure whatever I do say on the spur of the moment, it should be quite OK.


As they say in Afrikaans ; Al die beste vir julle, Faf! Ek is jou grootste fan.
(All the best to you, Faf!! i'm your biggest fan)