Cricket match personalities
The Cricket World Cup is here again. This time, all the action is happening in the country I live in; how lucky! My husband, I and little man were lucky to get tickets for India’s first match which was against South Africa in Southampton. There was some rain the previous day and more was predicted for the next. However, match day remained rain free. Again, what luck!!! The match provided everything one could expect - exciting moments, heart stopping moments, emotional moments and of course boring moments too. The result was definitely what we were hoping for - India won the match. Hang on, the actual game is not the topic of this blog. As I looked around the sea of people amongst whom I sat, a few characters caught my eye. This blog is dedicated to those individuals who bring a smile to your lips and make you raise your brows.
Selfie Queen:
Selfie Queen caught my eye very early on in the day. She was sitting with her family in the row right in front of mine. From an overheard conversation I realised that she had travelled from India for a holiday in the UK. The cricket match was an added bonus. Frankly I do not remember her face. All I can remember is her great passion to click herself in multitude of angles and accessories. Her family was no less interesting. I reckon the family of four easily contributed to the profits of all the food outlets in the stadium. They were great advertisers to the array of food options available that day. I hope the Selfie Queen did not max out her phone’s memory and has shared all her selfies with her friends. After all, this might be her only reminder of the game; not the game itself :-)
Fish out of water Fan:
What struck everybody on match day was a sea of Blue. South African fans were as difficult to find as needles in a haystack. However there was one lonely fan sat in our stand. Poor man had come ready with his packed lunch and a heart to support his team. But, as the game progressed it was very clear which way it was heading. I felt he was so overwhelmed by the Blue around him that he thought twice before applauding the Proteas’ efforts. Finally, he dropped all his cards and packed up half way through India’s batting. He is going to think long and hard the next time he decides to watch a match live in a stadium!
Modi Bhakth (devotee):
I really think this gentleman was in the Stadium not to watch the game but to garner support for the Indian Prime Minister and to encourage people to drink more beer. He hardly sat in his seat (what a waste of money!) and kept walking up and down the row disturbing every single one of us. When little man was taking his nap, Mr.Bhakth kept apologising every time he oscillated. However, it was not clear if he was apologising to the sleeping cherub or to me :-)
Caveman Impersonator:
Once little man woke up from his nap he was very fresh and had a spring in his step. He even celebrated every boundary by banging inflated balloons together. But what caught his eye was the South African extra Dwaine Pretorius. He sat on the sides helping the South African on field players with water and sweeties. Whenever he climbed up and down to and from the changing room little man made fun of him. When I asked him why, he slouched his shoulders down and performed a Neanderthal walk. Little man felt Pretorius belonged to the caves and not at the stadium!
Tech bugging a Legend:
The Cricket Gods blessed me by sending The Master of all Blasters Sachin R Tendulkar to the greens right in front of our stand. It appeared as if he was sharing his thoughts with a broadcaster. But, the mike and the never ending wires seemed not to play ball. The technician kept making changes in Sachin’s ears and under his blazer. If possible Sachin would have loved to swat the technician like a fly. After what seemed to be a lifetime, the gear was ready but the tea break was over and the players descended on the field to resume play. Say what Sachin, you are better off with cricket bats than mikes - at least you got to do your thing with the bat :-)
Selfie Queen:
Selfie Queen caught my eye very early on in the day. She was sitting with her family in the row right in front of mine. From an overheard conversation I realised that she had travelled from India for a holiday in the UK. The cricket match was an added bonus. Frankly I do not remember her face. All I can remember is her great passion to click herself in multitude of angles and accessories. Her family was no less interesting. I reckon the family of four easily contributed to the profits of all the food outlets in the stadium. They were great advertisers to the array of food options available that day. I hope the Selfie Queen did not max out her phone’s memory and has shared all her selfies with her friends. After all, this might be her only reminder of the game; not the game itself :-)
Fish out of water Fan:
What struck everybody on match day was a sea of Blue. South African fans were as difficult to find as needles in a haystack. However there was one lonely fan sat in our stand. Poor man had come ready with his packed lunch and a heart to support his team. But, as the game progressed it was very clear which way it was heading. I felt he was so overwhelmed by the Blue around him that he thought twice before applauding the Proteas’ efforts. Finally, he dropped all his cards and packed up half way through India’s batting. He is going to think long and hard the next time he decides to watch a match live in a stadium!
Modi Bhakth (devotee):
I really think this gentleman was in the Stadium not to watch the game but to garner support for the Indian Prime Minister and to encourage people to drink more beer. He hardly sat in his seat (what a waste of money!) and kept walking up and down the row disturbing every single one of us. When little man was taking his nap, Mr.Bhakth kept apologising every time he oscillated. However, it was not clear if he was apologising to the sleeping cherub or to me :-)
Caveman Impersonator:
Once little man woke up from his nap he was very fresh and had a spring in his step. He even celebrated every boundary by banging inflated balloons together. But what caught his eye was the South African extra Dwaine Pretorius. He sat on the sides helping the South African on field players with water and sweeties. Whenever he climbed up and down to and from the changing room little man made fun of him. When I asked him why, he slouched his shoulders down and performed a Neanderthal walk. Little man felt Pretorius belonged to the caves and not at the stadium!
Tech bugging a Legend:
The Cricket Gods blessed me by sending The Master of all Blasters Sachin R Tendulkar to the greens right in front of our stand. It appeared as if he was sharing his thoughts with a broadcaster. But, the mike and the never ending wires seemed not to play ball. The technician kept making changes in Sachin’s ears and under his blazer. If possible Sachin would have loved to swat the technician like a fly. After what seemed to be a lifetime, the gear was ready but the tea break was over and the players descended on the field to resume play. Say what Sachin, you are better off with cricket bats than mikes - at least you got to do your thing with the bat :-)
Excellent Suman Adarsh.
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