You and I have come a long way, haven't we? Do you remember how I risked my studies, stayed awake till late at nights, and even cancelled my plans just to be with you? Though I was too naïve a girl to go into the depths then, I enjoyed every moment of it. I liked you for the sheer excitement you used to bring in my life. I loved talking about you with friends and family, discussing you with people who knew you more than I did, and it felt great that I was getting to know you better and better! It still brings a smile on my face when I remember about the moments which made me realise what you had meant to me then. I was proud of the fact that we were a part of each other.
But things got changed. Everything about you came under scanner. I tried not to believe anybody, but one or the other thing kept popping up, and my faith in you got in serious trouble. Also, I felt that you were more interested in making money be it through endorsements, match-fixing or IPLs, rather than playing for the honour of the nation. I was miffed just like everyone else for letting me down. It felt as if you were lured to walk on a wrong path. Well, it's a matter of past now. ( I've no clue if it's still a matter of present!) I trust your representatives like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid etc., and they are doing a pretty good job I must say.
Over the years, I have learnt, or shall I say I've been trying to learn to look at you beyond your faults. I do have my doubts though. But, I'm a grown up now who understands that nobody is perfect and you're no exception. There maybe some ups and downs in my likings for you. One thing is for sure though. There's no chance I'll get over you Indian Cricket, ever!
