Were We Not Entertained?

Cricket, Emotions, and the World Cup 2023

Ah, the heartache of watching your team lose!

It's like getting all dressed up for a big date, only to be stood up.

Now, imagine this on a massive scale, where the whole nation's got their hopes pinned on a game of cricket. It's not just a game, it's like a mini-war, but with bats and balls instead of swords and shields.

Think of it as the modern version of those epic Roman battles, except nobody's getting thrown to the lions.

Today, instead of gladiators, we have cricketers, and instead of emperors and aristocrats, we have celebrities and fans filling the stands and glueing themselves to TV screens.

Why does it hurt so much when our team loses?

It's like being part of a huge family where everyone's rooting for Uncle India to win the race, and then he trips on his shoelaces.

You're not running the race, heck, you're not even there to offer a water bottle, but boy, do you feel it when he falls!

And then there's the whole 'big boys don't cry' drama. You see these tough players, who've probably spent more time in pads than in pajamas, struggling to keep a stiff upper lip.

It's like watching a superhero movie where the hero’s cape gets caught in the door. It's sad, but you can't help but feel for them.

So, why the heavy heart?

It's because, for those few hours, the cricket match turns into our own little battlefield. No blood, just sweat and a few teary eyes. It’s our modern-day coliseum, where we're all glued, living every hit and miss, every cheer, and every tear.

It's not just a game, it's a rollercoaster of emotions, where everyone's strapped in together. In the end, it’s about being part of something bigger, a national emotional tug-of-war.

When our team loses, it's not just a game over; it feels like someone popped our big, collective, hope-filled balloon.

But hey, that’s sports for you – one day you’re the statue, the next day, the pigeon. And that’s what makes it fun, right?