INDO PAK CRICKET FEVER SWEEPS CORPORATE WORLD
The Asian Age (Mar 2004)
By Skimmy Gupta
Last weekend, when Men in Blue played their heart out against Men in Green the hearts of those watching back home skipped more than a beat. It is not everyday that history chooses cricket field as its take off point and leaves millions charged up. Deserted roads, empty trains and vacant offices in Mumbai marked the start of historic Indo-Pak series. Executives, managers, bankers, corporate heads of Mumbai supported the men in blue, while taking out time from their busiest of schedules. City executives also postponed their appointments just to watch every bit of this nail-bitting match. Most corporate feel cricket would be talked, debated and discussed in their offices. No wonder this match has marked a special place in the minds of cricket enthusiasts.
Rajesh Shah, general and LIC agent at Fort feels that the peace initiative started by both countries in the form of this cricket series must continue in future. He says, “The Indian cricket team’s win during the first match has been fairly impressive .In this game anybody can win. After watching the match for a while, when I left for office it was not surprising to witness a curfew like situation on Mumbai streets. And I reached office in quick time. I feel the series is becoming extremely exciting and will keep cricket fans and even executives glued to TV screens.”
Sabu K. garment exporter at Mulund took a day off to watch Saturday’s cricket match. He says,” After a week full of appointments and business activities, viewing an Indo-Pak match was an unforgettable experience. Indo-Pak matches have always aroused extreme passions on both sides, in players as well as spectators, but this time there is a possibility that sportsman spirit will prevail. “
Sahil Kapoor, a adverstising executive says “Politicians should spare the cricket ties between the two countries. We have a strong team who play well and also understand the sentiments of Indian fans. The 5 run victory by India in the first match was not easy as Indians were playing on Pakistani soil amidst heavy security after a long span. The Indian players displayed a great will power to win as Indo Pak relations have been on a sour note since many years. Indeed the intentions appear to be positive and both are looking forward to have an interesting series of matches.”
Maitreyi Sharma, a call centre executive at Bandra says, “Indo Pak matches are most thrilling experience for Mumbaities because everyone is engrossed in watching matches, that no one cares about anything else. Even city pubs and restaurants cash on the hype and offer fabulous discounts for viewers. Some are even telecasting matches on large screens, which gives the viewer a stadium like atmosphere. I feel Mumbai will be engulfed in cricket mania in next few months. I will surely not miss any match even if I have to take a leave.”
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By Skimmy Gupta
Last weekend, when Men in Blue played their heart out against Men in Green the hearts of those watching back home skipped more than a beat. It is not everyday that history chooses cricket field as its take off point and leaves millions charged up. Deserted roads, empty trains and vacant offices in Mumbai marked the start of historic Indo-Pak series. Executives, managers, bankers, corporate heads of Mumbai supported the men in blue, while taking out time from their busiest of schedules. City executives also postponed their appointments just to watch every bit of this nail-bitting match. Most corporate feel cricket would be talked, debated and discussed in their offices. No wonder this match has marked a special place in the minds of cricket enthusiasts.
Rajesh Shah, general and LIC agent at Fort feels that the peace initiative started by both countries in the form of this cricket series must continue in future. He says, “The Indian cricket team’s win during the first match has been fairly impressive .In this game anybody can win. After watching the match for a while, when I left for office it was not surprising to witness a curfew like situation on Mumbai streets. And I reached office in quick time. I feel the series is becoming extremely exciting and will keep cricket fans and even executives glued to TV screens.”
Sabu K. garment exporter at Mulund took a day off to watch Saturday’s cricket match. He says,” After a week full of appointments and business activities, viewing an Indo-Pak match was an unforgettable experience. Indo-Pak matches have always aroused extreme passions on both sides, in players as well as spectators, but this time there is a possibility that sportsman spirit will prevail. “
Sahil Kapoor, a adverstising executive says “Politicians should spare the cricket ties between the two countries. We have a strong team who play well and also understand the sentiments of Indian fans. The 5 run victory by India in the first match was not easy as Indians were playing on Pakistani soil amidst heavy security after a long span. The Indian players displayed a great will power to win as Indo Pak relations have been on a sour note since many years. Indeed the intentions appear to be positive and both are looking forward to have an interesting series of matches.”
Maitreyi Sharma, a call centre executive at Bandra says, “Indo Pak matches are most thrilling experience for Mumbaities because everyone is engrossed in watching matches, that no one cares about anything else. Even city pubs and restaurants cash on the hype and offer fabulous discounts for viewers. Some are even telecasting matches on large screens, which gives the viewer a stadium like atmosphere. I feel Mumbai will be engulfed in cricket mania in next few months. I will surely not miss any match even if I have to take a leave.”
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