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When it comes t0o cricket in the country, India no doubt takes the whole game to a new level. From the pavements to the crowds filled with overwhelming crowds, sports is not just a game in the country, but a religion in itself. In addition to that, the aggressive approach of the country towards the developments and enhancements of the sports has led the game on a path that has given one of the finest players in the world. The mettle of the team is well-known to everybody and with the extended promotion of the game in the country and events like the IPL, sports especially cricket gains a special place in society. Umesh Yadav: Not everybody has a story of the rainbow and the bursts of sunshine, some have to toil the soil and made it to the big screen only with utmost dedication. Such is the case if Umesh Yadav whose story merits respect and admiration. Born to the family of coal miners in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Umesh lived his early life with a bare minimum where he had to manage his training and life under a constrained income of the family. Initially, Umesh was confined to the game of tennis, but as soon as he was introduced to cricket, his interest changed. He played his first match at the age of 22. Ravindra Jadeja: The next in line is the commentator and a cricketer, Ravindra Jadeja story is of rags to riches. Born to a family whose monthly income could hardly suffice the needs of all the members, Ravindra had his most support from his mother. Though the player had to manage his expenses, training, and his daily life under such a low income, but the constant support from his mother became a building block for the player. However, due to the tragic demise of his mother in 2005, the Jadeja suffered a setback, but the emotional support and monetary assistance from his family led Ravindra to the pinnacles of glory. He became the vice-captain of the U-19 cricket team as they played in the 2008 World Cup. Irfan Pathan: Known for his unique style of bowling, the Swing-Pathan has led his team to victory a lot of times. In his childhood, Pathans family made enough to make the ends meet. The family’s house was room in the mosque as there wasn’t enough to pay for a house. However, this all changed when Irfan was selected for the Indian Cricket team. His performance in World T20 2007 and Champions Trophy has helped the layer to climb the new peaks of popularity. Hardik Pandya: Hardik had to relocate to Vadodra due to the economic conditions of the family. Soo his father’s health became unfavourable to support his work, so Hardik and his brother had to participate in the tournaments to make money. Often, they had to pass the day with a single diet of noodles. Conclusion: India is a country of a billion people where cricket is a sport loved by millions, if not by all. The games are telecasted and if there’s a match between the old rival Pakistan, then the sports receives an overwhelming crowd.

For Europe, football takes it to the next level, the cheering and overwhelmed by the emotions, the fans are filled with hope for their favorite teams. The sight is the most fascinating to see, however, India has an equivalent. Cricket is not the game for the subcontinent, but itself a religion, where it cuts across all religious and cultural lines and brings them on the same line. In all the gaming history of the sport in the country, Indian cricket teams have had their glorious moments that have been etched on the hearts and minds of the people. The glorious 10 of Anil Kumble’s: Retired Anil Kumble is known across the world for his aggressive yet sensible bowling. The leg-spinner’s bowling has broken records and wickets in his career. He has 337 ODI wickets and 619 Test wickets but the event that gave him his desired spot was when he took a ten-wicket haul against Pakistan. The match was played in Feroz Shah, Kotla making him the second Indian to achieve such feat. 1983 World Cup: In the ’80s, India in the cricketing world lacked a lot of things, and the sports in the country were in their infancy. It was the time when the country was still trying to make its name in the international arena, and its time did come in the year 1983. In the whole world cup, it just lost two matches and managed to win the finals making it their first World Cup. 1985 – Kerry Packer: Following the country’s win in the world cup, the victory indeed had made a name for itself, but still, there was a lot to achieve. The popular notion was that it was a beginner’s luck, but the country proved all of them wrong when it secured a win against Pakistan in the Kerry packer World series. This proved to the world that the team meant business. Natwest Trophy Final: Cricket has its maddest moment and it’s these emotion-filled times that make the best of memories. Such a moment for the Indian cricket team is the Natwest Trophy when the team’s captain Saurav Ganguly removed his shirt after India won against England thanks to the batting of Yuvraj Singh and Muhammad Kaif. 1996 – Quarterfinals of the World Cup. The country’s matches with its rival Pakistan has produced some of the best moments in the history of the sport. In 1996, both of the countries were face to face in yet another match. India’s all-rounder Ajay Jadeja Vs Pakistan’s Waqar Younis; both players of the gaming excellence. Ajay managed to lead his country to victory. World Cup 2003: The finals of 2003 yet again offered a chance to the men in blue to show the game. Even though the country couldn’t lift the world cup against Australia, it did exhibit an interesting game and also won against Pakistan. Conclusion: Be it the sixes of Dhoni, or the captainship of Kapil Dev, the Indian cricket team has produced one of the finest players on the planet.