The thing closest to every Indian heart.
Its actually funny, u know , when there are so many things and so many people around you, but the thing that is closest to your heart is a silly game. Speakin as an Indian,it goes by the name LAMBDANDAGOLPINDADHADPAKKADPARTIYOGITA. a real tongue twister isn't it, its also known as cricket for the ignorant. Here, one guy tries to throw a round thing with as much power as he can, and a guy wid a wooden stick tries to hit it as far as he can. and ten others try to stop him from doin the same. but nothin comes even close to an Indian heart as close as this.
You may have guys boastin bout Manchester United, or swearing loyalty towards Michael Schumacher, But deep inside their hearts, they know the one game that they'll not miss for anythin is Cricket.
I Mean which other game will allow them to sit in front of tv, give them an excuse to be away from work, and spend countless hours on analyzing the nittie gritties but cricket. Every shot is debatable, Every Ball can be discussed, Every hairstyle from Dhoni can be emulated. And every decision can be hounded for an eternity. Football gets over in a jiffy, an hour and a half is too little. A race has become too mechanical, A driver today is simply an additional device in the already overcomplicated car.
And except maybe basketball, American sports were invented by idiots, and are watched by millions more. No other game, comes even close to being contested by humans.Its the only game where the players, even today can make a difference. It'll never be overmanaged or overcoached,like football is. Nor can it be changed by some crazy fool, whos sits up in a cozy room, and passes instructions thru some device.
And it also gives legions of jobless people like me, something to watch, appreciate and enjoy action for varying periods . 3 hours, one day, or even a week, the option is mine......