A Delhi-based caterer reveals how he had no clue that India had lost the World Test Championship final to Australia in cricket. The writer, who runs the catering service Food For Thought, logged onto Twitter last Sunday and saw numerous images of Anushka Sharma looking distraught. He soon learned that India had suffered a defeat in the World Cup Cricket Championship. The writer confesses to losing his interest in cricket since the inception of the IPL and claims to have limited knowledge of the sport. He believes that the new crop of cricketers only make headlines for things outside of cricket, such as their relationships and advertising campaigns.
The writer admits to feeling odd after realizing that he had no idea the World Cup Test was taking place. However, he claims to have seen enough sad pictures of Indian cricketers and their partners to understand the emotional fallout of losing a championship. He also notes that our men’s national Test cricket team losing by 209 runs to Australia may motivate them to extend support to fellow athletes who often go unnoticed. The writer also states that he missed out on Novak Djokovic’s history-making win at the French Open on Sunday, which he attributes to Djokovic’s anti-vax stance.
In summary, the writer may not be an avid follower of cricket, but he is up to date with the latest sporting news and how it impacts the Indian athletes. While his experience may be unique, it highlights the need for sports fans to continue to follow their favorite players and teams, even if they are not in the spotlight for their athletic achievements.
