I still can vividly recall the time of the launch of World T20 championship. I wondered, how many of us who believe in classical cricket will accept the format that is faster than a 3 hour movie. But it went on to be a cracking success. More so because of India's unexpected win at the inaugural world cup. Amidst total confusion, Dhoni's men went on to lift the cup that left the punters gaping.
Anyways, The huge success of the format had to be translated into big bucks. There was bidding. Many people made huge amounts of money. We went back in time, when men were auctioned. The only difference is that this is more glamorised. Suddenly, cricket no longer remained cricket. It was coined as a new entertainment avenue. "Family viewing". I wondered how. At least in my family we have never watched T20 together. But then , may be we are an old fashioned family. The New types of families do not talk to each other. Electronic gadgets are their new friends and family. Gone were the days, when families would sit together to have dinner or lunch. We also do not do it as often, but at least we make an attempt to do it. Today's generation is wired up all the time. Be it to your laptop or your cellphone or your landline or to the internet or the I-Pods. I find it surprising, when articles suggest meeting people as a way of fighting stress. For us it is the other way round. Most of us get distressed if we find ourselves in an area which does not have a "network". There is total panic. May be they are very insecure about themselves? or May be they just have a reason to be annoyed with life. Sometimes my views on family and culture are rubbished. They say that I am not staying with the times. Sexuality is no longer a taboo. Virginity is. You must not long for intimacy with anybody. It is optional and used with discretion. There are no close/ best friends. There are just companions. It seems people have taken the adage "We-are-just-travellers-on the-planet-earth" very seriously. Every person has a utility. Like a rechargeable battery. I am not sure but hope that there are people who will not concur with the new perspective. I just heard somebody say, "Off, what a bore??"
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There was this huge mela against liberalisation a few years ago at Mumbai in the NEC grounds at Goregaon where I was first introduced to the perils of liberalisation and the loss of original world charm, culture, products and the general experience of visiting a country being reduced to yet another what wiyh all major cities looking the same with malls mushrooming by the dozen -- it was truly an eye opening experience! I also heard that the T20 auction that happened was a joke and players as senior as sachin, dravid and several other overseas stalwarts were being sold vide a stiff contract and that each six and four they make gives them additional booty -- pehle socha tha ki concept mein koi depth nahin hai... but the way this DLF series is getting eyeballs I guess it proves all the cynics wrong -- I guess also that this will attract more wealth than the original test match ... so much for evolution of the game and LIBERALISATION
good one...i dont think its a bore! keep writing!!
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