Aizawl, May 29 : Mizoram’s cricket is like it’s morning weather, hidden in mist and rain. But on the ground, Mizoram’s little masters are looking ahead to sunny weather as cricket fever catches up with a state known for it’s passion for football.
Joshua, a member of the Durklnag Cricket Club, is only nine years old, but his passion for cricket is infectious.
He says his favourite IPL team is Mumbai Indians and his favourite cricketer is Sachin Tendulkar. And when asked what would he like to excel in if he becomes a cricketer, he says he is a fast bowler.
The captain of a team, Vawnlal Ruata, was busy passing on his skills. Once a member of the national cricket academy who played alongside Robin Utthapa, Ruata is keen to jump on to the IPL bandwagon.
“If they are ready to give me a contract definitely, I am ready even now. It’s a career for me personally and also good for Mizoram to have a player participating in IPL, ICL and a tremendous booster for northeastern states,” says he.
Cricket is spreading fast and deep in the hill state. The Cricket Association of Mizoram was formed in 1992 and with eight first division clubs and 24 second division clubs, it’s appealing to the BCCI for recognition.
At a time when everyones breathing T20, Mizoram is slowly but surely picking up its stance to face the rest of the country.
CNNIBN
0 comments:
Post a Comment