So I grew up in London watching Cricket with my Dad. We spent many a days watching matches on telly and the occasional match at Oval.
Being from Pakistani heritage, we would always support Pakistan. I remember when they won the World Cup. It was a HUGE deal.
If Pakistan was out, I would support India, and then England. It was funny how easy it was for me to start supporting for the next team that had a chance to win. That was the good ole days, watching Cricket was bonding time for my family.
Now in 2007…
Pakistan loses to Ireland and then the devastating news that the coach has been murdered.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070323/ts_nm/cricket_world_woolmer_murder_dc
This news has overshadowed the tournament. There are many conspiracy theories, one of them being that some sort of gambling mafia was involved. It’s so sad.
Pakistani youth always found solace from watching cricket. What message does this send now?
No more warm fuzzies.
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