Why this undue importance ?

I grew up playing cricket like everyone else in India. I like watching it as much as playing. I hardly played hockey or football. But still, I don't understand why people are so crazy about this game. Here is a genius who has shed his brutality with the bat and has started playing for records. And on the other hand the neighbour is trying to use the game as a way of diplomacy. And above all, our Govt is trying all its might to woo the Man in uniform.

If he wants to watch a game, let him. Let him apply for a visa in the Indian embassy in Islamabad or use his diplomat passport, come to India, watch his men get crushed and go back. Nobody is preventing him. But, why this gossip about he wanting to come to India and our PM grabbing this as an oppurtunity to invite him.

Fine, after Manmohan invited him for the match in Kochi, how dare Mush refuses it? If he can't make it, let him go to hell. Let him forget the dream of coming to India.

This should be told loud and clear.

Only Strength respects Strength. Inspite of being a failed state, the head of the state is posing as though he is some ***. And our Pm is trying to appease. History repeats itself, if we don't pay heed. There is no point in wooing him.

All these in the name of cricket. Shun it. Let's start paying more importance to athletics, football, hocket, gymnastics and other games. Atleast other good sportsmen will get sponsored, who might in turn fetch us olympic medals.

- Murali