A small room, about 50 to 60 people rammed into the minuscule space. Palpable tension precipitating the air, prayers flying everywhere, empty bottles splattering a racket worth an angry mob, earsplitting cheers filling the room, a dozen astute insights into every aspect at play, audience of different sizes, age groups and colors. Paint a pretty picture, dunnit?
This is how we spent watching the ICC World Cup Final - India vs Srilanka.
I have been a fan of cricket for sometime now. But I was given a whole new dimension to viewership by these three stooges, who've changed my whole idea of cricket. Sandeep, Arun and Nakul. I remember the days after days of repeated calls and anxious waiting I spent, trying to procure tickets to go watch the match in Chennai. I also remember the colossal disappointment and the heartbreak that ensued that led to repetitive jabs from our man Nakul. Sorry I let you down buddy !
However, there are times in life that we wish we could capture a moment and then save it for evermore. That night was one of those rare occasions that would remain etched in memory forever. How the match could go from a minute of utter hopelessness to sheer jubilance, every soul in tandem, praying for that one thing which seemed unattainable for such a long time, I still haven't come to terms with. There are days I wonder, "did we really win it ??!!" :) Although, I remember the tears, the hugs, the smiles, the screams and the sheer togetherness of that moment like it was yesterday.
The march across claiming our victory, screaming to the whole world that we finally did find the cup of glory, the drive after, the horde of fans on the road, the music, the dancing, the the police breakout, the minutes of total confusion while we were running helter skelter. Every single moment was precious and filled with magic...
I know everyone wishes that such moments are everlasting and we could hold on to it forever. But I guess we just savor it, remember it with the fondness of a long lost friend and then move on. I would like to thank these three people with all my heart for bringing these moments to my life. I do know that these times wouldn't have been the same without you guys in it and I am eternally grateful for it. Thank you !
I only wish and pray that everyone of you out there get to be a part of many such moments in your life... That could keep you going for a lifetime...
It does have that effect on me :)
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