Here India cricket is not considered a ‘sport,’ but it has been the mantra reflecting back and forth through  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 fanatics who tend to change their interest to to some other sport. Unfortunately, the same people will be the first ones to watch the next game, hoping India emerge victorious. There have been neutrals who beg people to support India’s campaign at the Olympics and other sports; there have been movies and books visualizing India’s success stories in other sports; but none have succeeded in changing the love towards Indian cricket. Thuogh India's natonal sport is hockey but Indians love cricket as their national game.