The one day cricket and any format of cricket (several other competitive sports are no exceptions too)is no longer a 'civil' game and is not left to the 'gentle'ways and utterances. The recent ICC World Cup was no exception. In the name of emotions, frenzy and mass-hype is created by the palyers, teams and media. The masses are brain-managed and their maximum involvement and 'madness'is targetted. The commercial (in all respects)interests and gamesmanship prevails over the sportsmanship and sporting spirit. Everything is packaged in emotive packets and 'sold' for maximum benefits to the stakeholders.
The professionalaization of cricket is welcome but the commercialization that prevails by playing with the sentiments and emotions of the fans is deplorable. Sports are not wars!You win some you lose some; but if you play with grace; accept victory with humility or accept defeat with grace you come clear as a winner always!Games are played and watched to entertain people; certainly not to talk,promote or develop enmity:) Amen!
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