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Cricket Is More Than Just a Game (At Least Here in India)

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in India, cricket is not just a sport. It’s a whole emotion. From the chaiwala with a radio to kids in school uniforms rushing home for a match, cricket somehow connects people who have nothing else in common. I grew up watching matches with my dad, who always acted like the real coach sitting in our living room. He’d shout at the TV like Rohit Sharma could hear him. I didn’t get all the rules at first (still get confused between offside and leg side sometimes), but the excitement was real. The tension in the final overs, the roar after a wicket. What makes cricket different is how unpredictable it is. One over can change everything. One dropped catch, and the match flips. It teaches you to never celebrate too early and maybe that’s a good lesson for life too. I’ve also noticed how cricket creates instant bonds. You can meet someone new, and the moment you find out they support the same team it turns into friendship. It’s like a shortcut to connection. And don’t even get me started on ...
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Why We Still Love Street Cricket More Than Stadium Matches

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Source: cricketkeeda sports   Growing up in India, cricket is not just a sport. It's a whole feeling. And while people go crazy over IPL, World Cup, and all that stadium madness, there’s something so pure and nostalgic about street cricket that even the Virat Kohli might smile if he passed by a game. I remember playing in my narrow lane with friends, using bricks as wickets and arguing for hours over whether the ball actually hit the edge or not. No third umpire, just loud voices and sometimes unfair decisions. But that was the fun part too. It didn’t matter if the bat was cracked or the ball had lost its shine. We played like we were in Wankhede. There’s a weird charm in stopping the game every time a scooter passes by or when an angry uncle shouts from his window. It teaches you patience, creativity (I mean, have you tried leg-glancing with a wall one foot away?), and teamwork. Plus, no coach yelling at you. Just pure, raw cricket. Another thing is, street cricket doesn’t care wh...
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