Eye of the spectator: An emotional fan's roller-coaster journey with Indian cricket 

Every India match attracts mammoth numbers of ardent cricket fans
Every India match attracts mammoth numbers of ardent cricket fans

The sentimental mindset of a cricket fan

Indians are quite sentimental when watching cricket
Indians are quite sentimental when watching cricket

Cricket fans are always sentimental and I am no exception. There were times when I used to wear the same shirt whenever India was scheduled to play a match. At times, I used to follow the same routine and even tried to reach my office on the same route which I considered lucky for my team.

Any forced change in the routine was looked upon as a bad omen. For me, some days in a week are considered inauspicious for the Indian team while some other days are considered as more suited to the opponent.

Sometimes when a wicket doesn’t fall when the opposition is batting, first an attempt will be made to change the luck by changing the channel from English commentary to Hindi Commentary.

If that still doesn’t work, those of the fans who have the luxury of possessing two television sets at home will go for a change in the TV set to see if that will bring in the much-needed change in the fortunes of the Indian team. Even after that if a wicket doesn’t fall, the die-hard fan will indulge in more frantic measures and becoming more desperate than Virat Kohli for a wicket.

The virtues of cricket addiction

Cricket fan club goes beyond geographical boundaries
Cricket fan club goes beyond geographical boundaries

One good thing about being addicted to cricket is that you will never be tempted to get addicted to some other habits. You will feel this one addiction in itself is more than adequate to mess you up. But the good thing about cricket addiction is that it is least expensive and less harmful. Besides, by getting stuck at home glued to T.V, one could stay away from needless extravaganza.

Another advantage of following this beautiful game is that you get to know the different time zones of different countries. You know when to set the alarm. If it is New Zealand, it is 4 a.m IST and if it is England it is 4 p.m. IST. If the match is played in the sub-continent, the time difference would be minimal. In other places, your life depended on the alarm ringing on time. In a way, this habit of yours will be useful in improving your geography.

Constant mood swings of a cricket fan

It is very difficult to put up with a cricket fan when in defeat
It is very difficult to put up with a cricket fan when in defeat

The only problem with getting addicted to Cricket is that the family members should get tuned to the mood changes of the crazy fan depending upon the match situation. Sometimes when a match is won, you feel at the top of the world and you feel as if there is no care in the world for you. The winning mood will keep the mind positive and you will feel all is well.

Conversely, when a match is lost, you abruptly feel as if that is the end of the world. You will feel depressed and all kinds of negativity will set in. Suddenly you start assuming your entire life is at its crossroads.

All at once, you will become a more responsible family person and you will forget the game for the time being. But that is till the next win. The moment that happens, you will once again be sucked into the addiction and interest in cricket will become as committed as before.

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