Amidst target killings, raids, festivals and weddings – all happening in every nook and corner of the country simultaneously, we can very well be called the most unpredicted nation of the world; but something remain predictable – like our passion for Cricket.
This love will escalate higher on Sunday, March 2nd, as the defending champions of the last Asia Cup,Pakistan will once again play against their arch rival, India.
Being the cricket fanatics that we are, here are a few things that will keep us busy on the coming Sunday.
The Green Ninjas: Yes, wearing Team T-shirts isn’t cool enough anymore; we express our love by painting our faces Green.
Remembering the Highest Authority: Certainly not a religious nation by nature, we surely know when to take God on our side. Expect to see every hand raised in prayer for the victory, every soul secretly pledging extra prayers and even the not-so-liberal religious leaders glued to their TV sceens.
Talk-To-The-Expert: Yes, you shall see these not-taken-on-the-squad players turn into Cricket experts on Sunday. Forget players, every family is going to have a running commentator who will make everyone’s life hell by criticizing captain’s move and decisions.
We have only one thing to say to these people: GO TO INDIA!
The Spot Fixers: If you see some fool standing alone on his balcony shouting like a loony, don’t be alarmed, he is busy making or losing big bucks in spot fixing. As a national rule, we never learn from our mistakes!
The Not-so-Happening Screenings: From cricket grounds, universities to posh hotels and resorts, everyone wants to cash on the big opportunity. Make sure you don’t get hooked on the wrong screening plan and end up at a no-fun-at-all spot.
High on Jazba-e-Junoon: Cricket goes hand in hand with crowd singing the ever-green patriotic tracks from 90s. If you’re one of the do-not-speak-when-I’m watching cricket type, we advise you to lock yourself in the most remote room of you home.
The Social Media Spam: Expect your newsfeed and social media pages filled with ball-by-ball commentary from your Social Media addict friends. Updating your opinion once in a while is cool, but Ball by ball opinions? Nobody is interested mate!
Cricket is a love which makes us crazier than ever; we do and see things that we never experience the entire year. Noiseless streets, nail-biting suspense, heightened ardenaline and a fight-till-death victory is what the whole country is expecting on this big day.
Here is to One Great Sunday Ahead!
