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Here India cricket is not considered a ‘sport,’ but it has been the mantra reflecting back and forth throu gh  the skin and blood of every Indian. Wins and losses do not keep the Indian cricket fan away from the game. It was witnessed today morning, when a considerable crowd turned out at the Eden to support MSD’s boys, knowing that they will lose the match for sure. India might face a first round exit at the World Cup, but Indians will keep themselves tuned to the television, hoping India win the subsequent series. An ardent soccer fan might argue that football in Europe will glue more fans to the game, but it does not produce the same national interest and spirit that cricket has generated in India. Cricket is a lazy game compared to football and tennis, but still, it is the most loved game in the sub-continent. It has been our unofficial National Game ever since Kapil’s Indian Devils won the Cricket World Cup in 1983. When India loses matches badly, there are fana...