I do not follow cricket, but I like it when India wins international matches. I love to see the trophy, despite the fact that I will never be able to lay my hands on it. This time, however, I have a feeling that our cricketers won’t be able to perform in the T20 World Cup to be held in West Indies.
The news that swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag has been ruled out of the World Cup forced me to feel that way. Yes, it is a big blow to India’s chances at the tournament. Just to garner some quick bucks, cricketers, including foreign ones, are burning themselves out, unmindful of the fact that the World Cup is just a few months away.
Sehwag has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury and has been advised rest for 3-4 weeks. It has been announced that Murali Vijay of Chennai Super Kings will be Sehwag’s replacement, who represents Delhi Daredevils. In the absence of Sehwag, Delhi Daredevils skipper Gautam Gambhir will take over as vice-captain.
A few other key players in the Indian line-up too are nursing IPL-induced injuries. Doesn’t this make you feel that India’s prospect in the coming World Cup will take a hit? It makes one ask: Country comes first or money is more important? Well, it’s time the country’s cricket managers did a serious rethink.
This IPL, too, is actually an alien concept for me. I’m always confused why people are crazy after the series – more so because I never seem to settle taking side of any particular team. I feel confused because I am a Delhiite—so should I cheer for Delhi Daredevils? I am a Bengali—I should be a good girl and cheer for Kolkata Knight Riders. The dilemma doesn’t end here. I work for Financial Chronicle—so I should cheer for the Deccan Chargers. But then they say everything is fair in love and war… I guess considering the fact that I have a crush on MS Dhoni—I must cheer for Chennai Superkings!
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