On 29th March, 2015 I was indeed happy watching the cricket world cup final in anticipation of an Australian victory. A victory which was synonymous to cricket for laymen. A victory of a nation which values its sports and sportsmen. A victory of a champion team. And a victory for me too. An Australian victory it was.
I don't recall what made like Australian team so much. Maybe it was their jersey colour yellow or the way they played their cricket, there was something that attracted me when I was very young. From that point onwards I have been a keen follower and a passionate fan of this incredible team.
Surely, being a fan of this team has never disappointed me. In fact, it was given equal dividends of interest and belief shown in them. The brand of cricket they play- tough, competitive and the never- give-up attitude has influenced to the maximum extent.
Their culture which promotes sportsmanship, the process right from selecting prospective talent, grooming then into quality players and creating a professional team which is known for discipline, integrity and commitment.
Over the years Australia have produced some outstanding players and leaders. Their captains have always led by example and have won big matches. Their dominance in the world cricket was evident when they won three consecutive world cups and ranked no. 1 for 12 years at a stretch. But they were under the scanner when they lost in quarter finals in 2011 world cup questioning whether they are good enough. At that time the team was in a transition stage as many senior players retired. But I, like any other fan, was hopeful that they would come back strongly.
I am a huge cricket fan. I have grown up playing cricket day in day out. I have always loved Australian team and hardly missed their matches. An aussie win really amuses me and gives a sense of satisfaction and contentment. Strange but true, oz cricket does affect me personally. Aussies way of cricket had inspires and influenced me and my game too. They have taught me the necessity of teamwork, the essence of leadership and importance of handwork. I have grown up favoring and watching this team win lots and lots of matches, tournaments and cups. This 2015 cup was equally special.
It's tough favoring a team other than the home team specially if you are born in a country where cricket is religion, players are celebrities and in a cricket loving family it seems almost impossible. I have had lots of quarrels and criticism, but at the end of the day I would want to admire what's best.
What a better sight in cricket than an Australian win. And the best of it all watching them win a World Cup.
