Hi Friends

I know, it seems that i have all the time in the world these days,
i keep sending u stuff (hoping someday u may reply). I know I
may be a little more active, but here is one thing, I have been
thinking of for some time, but couldn't attend to earlier.

If there is any term of endearment, that we desis may call each
other with, it is Cricket. A game, that sparks conversations
(and arguments) between strangers, from the "Gallis" of Tribeca
(New York) to the Alleys of Bhatti(Lahore).

My friends, let me briefly introduce you to the most boring game
on earth. I have never seen any game that can make you age
faster as you watch it, not even basketball. All that it is ..one
small, leathered piece of a ball that is thrashed around
mercilessly and 11 grown men chasing it around the field
Sounds interesting…wait there is more!!"

Yet, it inspires old men to dance, and Grandmas to pray for
forgiveness of their sins, which they ought to be doing anyways….

English is a complex language, yet if you really want to
discover some of its most secret weapons, think sometime
about the cricket Vocabulary.

Terms like "I think he swings it both ways",in cricket
explanation, would be a very talented bowler who can
cause the ball to swing in a variety of ways, but hey they
are getting married these days, and I don't want to be
obvious. Yet sixer doesn't always mean six runs.

Are we on a sticky wicket, or is he clearly batting from the
other side(an allusion to Homo---Sapiens!!), yet when at
times you are stumped (forgot bowled over by the
cross eyed beauty back in school)…..

Don't forget, you are not the only one….there
have been manylike you,,,on this slippery road before!


Play the game, I would love to hear your thoughts, next time.


Thank you for having all the patience to read this long, silly email.

Cheers,

Another Fan of the game!
Also check out www.sapnacricket.com