3…2…1 let’s play!!
This is the countdown which makes you jolly and apprehensive at the same time. The bond that Indians foster with this is unparalleled. YES! we are talking about IPL. We've struggled and struggled during this tiresome chapter of quarantine, but I expect that our never-ending cricket fever still rejoices at the mention of IPL! IPL attaches a huge smile to our faces, lights us up inside out, and is such a wonderful and delightful celebration. A celebration in which each and every Indian is pulled together and ties us with a knot. It brings home a gift of happiness and when it ends, a certain feeling of emptiness is initiated. T-20 League is the home to plenty of nail-biting matches and fans from all over the world cherish this gala. IPL (Indian premier league) is the season where I..P..L..(Indians perform large celebration)
Even though hockey is the national sport of India, the bond the Indians share with cricket is exceptional. Cricket is one of the most well-known and celebrated and a very high-spirited sport in our country.
The bat and ball, are no more a toy but a dream- accomplishing weapon, which is passed on from generations, that brings up the best talents, who further turn out to be cricket stars with right opportunities.
The golden, gleaming trophy of IPL comprises of a Sanskrit line inscribed on it: ‘Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi " which means, 'where talent meets opportunity’
What makes IPL exceptional for you? Players, teams, the strategy of the game? Well, for me it’s when every evening, it’s time for all the players to show their games, and all the fans go crazy with a feeling of elation. A countless number of audience is jumping up and down and blissfully shouting the names of their favourite teams and players. There are coloured faces, jerseys and posters all around. I'm always reminded of this scene, this harmony, the oneness constantly.
Another noteworthy part of IPL is the commentary, which reckons to the alacrity of the game. Every year super overs are like the ‘icing on the cake’ for a match, this is the time where you are enlivening even though your favourite team isn’t playing.
'Yeh mai kar leta hu, aap Dream 11 par team banayiye,' many such online games make the matches more gripping and profitable for the spectators. There was a time when a rabble of people would sit in front of a cathode ray tube TV and cheer for their players, but today's generation is sharp-witted, they not only cheer but also play and earn through online game platforms.
It's been 12 years now, 12 years of magic, breathtaking matches, laughs and cries, wins and loses, cheerful fans, talented players, and such non-breakable teams!
We all are dying to witness a live match at least once because I guarantee that each and every spectator is awe-struck by loud applause, the lighting, the sound of music, the thunder of bravos. And why wouldn't we be? It is the sole cause of our enchantment.
It's the first time that our very own IPL is far from home. There's nothing we can do but just wait for this to end. We truly hope that the next IPL gives us all the things we missed! Until then just enjoy the matches and upcoming playoffs, semifinals, finals!
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AUTHOR : SUHA MUTWALLI
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