RANDOM THOUGHTS 211 TO 225

211. When India play cricket, I always pray for its win. On all other occasions, I only pray for the weaker team to win. Am I correct?

212. In one day cricket, if we win the toss, 1. We must opt for batting first if we have bowling strength. 2. We must of opt of bowling first if we have batting strength.

213. You feel tense Indians should not get out while batting but pray the opponents should get out while Indians bowl. Is it no confidence on Indians?

214. People who know the game of cricket, watch it at home on TV. People who do not know the game, go to the ground to enjoy the festive mood. Am I correct?

215. While cricket is a game of great uncertainty, how TV people are able to predict the winning chances, just when only one over is bowled?

216. Hockey is our national game. Chess originated from India. Then why cricket, a British game, is improvised and popularized in our country?

217. A cricketer would not have even played few matches, scored few runs, taken few wickets, but pride gets into his head and he becomes arrogant. How?

218. In earlier years, the cricket captain was free to take decisions. It is a collective decision now. Does it mean that he is no longer intelligent?

219. A cricketer is making big money now. Hence the adage "11 fools are playing and 11,000 fools are watching" does not apply now. Am I correct?

220. Every game has its own rules. Cricket is no exception. Many people do not know the intricacies of the game but they enjoy it. How come?

221. I am not an expert in cricket. I just know its rules, to score runs, to take wickets, to field, to captain, to behave and to win. Nothing more.

222. Hero worshiping is our in-born nature. Whether it is an actor or politician or cricketer, we worship. Why this mindset is not prevalent elsewhere?

223. After American independence, due to people's anti-British sentiments in the U.S,  Baseball was created in the place of cricket.

224. Both baseball and cricket feature a bat and a ball. Baseball was already popular in America. Hence cricket did not entice the Americans.

225. Americans like fast-paced games which are of short duration. Hence tennis, baseball, Basketball, and Football are popular as Cricket takes longer time.