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'Dil bolay boom boom'

Published 2011-03-22 07:32:18

One of my closest friends is from Delhi, but the country closest to my heart is Pakistan, therefore when it comes to the game of cricket, I want that the Cricket World Cup be lifted by nobody else but by Boom Boom Man. Sorry dost, I do not mean to imply like Brutus to Caesar 'it

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Comments (46)

Ayyaz Ahmad
March 26, 2011 10:13 am
I am a Pakistani and love to see the Green shirts with success, Naturally i like the Pakistan to win the ICC world cup, if they couldn’t then India must win it….. I do not want the ICC World cup to leave our region…. Keep praying guys inshallah pak win the world cup pakistan zindabad
Purab Sarhan
March 24, 2011 7:41 am
I know it was just a joke by you. But I should mention. I am a patriot Pakistani, I love my cricket team. But when Tendulkar hites century I stand up of my seat and clap.
Zaheer Arif
March 24, 2011 7:38 am
Very nice Article. but i feel nice to see Pak, India Friendship. People have to do it and lets not let it to the Politicians. All the very best to BOOM BOOM.
Reza
March 24, 2011 7:37 am
Well Well Well its that time around in the worlcup where teams losing will go home and yes reading all the articles ablove its a strange feeling when its Inda Pakistan Match.I guess it has nothing to do with the past and the wars and what and what not its the same as with NZ and AUS or AUS ENG but yes i would tend to agree if the cup has to be fought between an asian country and a non asian my wish would be it rather be an asian country may it be Pakistan or even india so i hope India Wins today so we have a cracker of a semi final and i wish to see the crowd enjoying good cricket and applauding both the teams.
Zaheer Arif
March 24, 2011 7:31 am
Controle yourself and be stable. by the way same with me :)) LoL
Sanghita
March 24, 2011 7:21 am
That means whoever wins you will celebrate .. thats the spirits :)
RAJEEV PANICKER
March 24, 2011 6:37 am
I am an Indian and my girl friend from Pakistan. Now we both are waiting to watch India vs Pakistan semi final. that wiil be very exciting match in the cricket history.
Nauman
March 24, 2011 6:26 am
I am a Pakistani and love to see the Green shirts with success, Naturally i like the Pakistan to win the ICC world cup, if they couldn't then India must win it..... I do not want the ICC World cup to leave our region.... Keep praying guys
M.A.Amin
March 24, 2011 3:15 am
I liked the way you narrated it.
Makarand
March 24, 2011 3:15 am
Very right... I am an Indian but will support pakistan against the arrogant Aussies!!!
Tariq Shah
March 24, 2011 2:29 am
Please grow up....!!!
Syed
March 23, 2011 8:36 pm
I agree that on paper India has an edge over pakistan during last 6-10 years. But don't think you can judge teams chances over 4 matches played in WCs during 12 year span. You can say that India's current team and performance is better and more consistent compared to pakistan and based on that Pakistan will be underdog and if Pakistan did go on to win (if they play India in SF, India has to cross Australian hurdle first!) then on paper it would be considered a mini upset. Looking at Pakistan's form, tuning and body language during this tournament it is quite possible that they might prevail whoever they play against. If you want to look at history of Pakistan-India contest than Pakistan supremacy is clear and decisive about 65-35 ratio over large number of ODIs played over three decades all over the world. Even during last 8 years with Indian team clearly better on paper Pakistan have maintained 50-50 or better ratio with them. In short Pakistan has competed better with them in recent years compared to Indian team in 80s and 90s when Pakistan was the more powerful team.
Gautham
March 23, 2011 8:00 pm
Of all the comments here, this one is the best! We are basically torn between our instinct and the choices we make when with sane mind. I wouldn't blame you if you actually dance when Tendulkar goes out for a duck. Just enjoy the game and savor the moment. Good luck for Pakistan, but I'm rooting for India. If India does not make it through, I'll cheer Pakistan.
Syed
March 23, 2011 3:26 pm
Agree with you Rich. I had Indian roomates in early 90s and had lots of fun following and discussing cricket.
rahul
March 23, 2011 2:53 pm
I have someone in pakistan(karachi) who is "more than a friend" to me(i really don't have even a single friend here in India)..but still there is a lot of hard feelings inside me against pakistan and i want to see india as a winner... if not india then any other team but not pakistan....i know this kind of weired thought can only give me pain....and i want to change this.... i think we should not make it a matter of pride...let the best team win......hatred can only give us pain but love is the only way to peace...LET'S PLAY CRICKET IN A GOOD POSITIVE SPIRIT CONGRATES TEAM PAKISTAN FOR ENTERING INTO THE SEMIS...
Kumar
March 23, 2011 12:08 pm
Pakistan's bowling in this world cup may bring them to final to play against South Africa, other team with excellent bowling capabilities. Good Luck to Pakistan team to become the World Cup champions of 2011.
RAJ
March 23, 2011 8:45 am
IPL ROCKS
Nabigha Nasser Masood
March 23, 2011 7:51 am
hey Bisma, great article......I fully agree a game of cricket is best watched with fellow countrymen otherwise hard to say what may happen :D Both India & Pakistan are the spice & life of the game........it would be no fun even if one of them was not there at the quarter final stage......looking for some green shirts here in jeddah! keep Going Pakistan! we will WIN :)
Nabigha Nasser Masood
March 23, 2011 7:41 am
hey Bisma, I was sooo happy to read your article! inshallah We will WIN!! I agree cricket can only be watched with green shirts :) looking for some here in Jeddah too!
Saqib
March 23, 2011 5:02 am
Nice Article Bisma and i think it's quite a natural thing. Being a Pakistani i pray for my country that they return home with Trophy. Amen! And i'm really impressed by the tone you people (subcontinentals) used above. It's really appreciating that we're doing something beyond war and hatred. Wishing my team very bestest of luck. Pakistan Zindabad!
Aban Usmani
March 22, 2011 4:59 pm
A beutifuil write up and description of conflicting emotions. People who find this writeup bland probably were looking for a cricket lovers opinion. This is probably whjo loves cricket because of Pakistan. A four off the bat of Peiterson or a Six off Desilva doesn't mean much to her but Shahid Afridi and Misbah do tickle her fancy I love your expression of emotions and the ease with which you accept your emotional fallibility
RAJ
March 22, 2011 12:56 pm
i dont like the world cup organised by icc. now ipl is more popular than any other series. so get ready to see the ipl where lot of passion and entertainment involved. So i am waiting to see the ipl XTRAVEGANJA...
rich05
March 22, 2011 12:56 pm
a very ordinary article, without any substance, just plain dramatic i have watched many games between India and Pakistan, with Pakistanis and we enjoyed no guilt feeling just cheering our teams, and after the game have a drink to either drowning our sorry or celebrating as the case maybe now i am in India, and Pakistani team enjoys a lot of support here, we want them to beat the other team but against India it is natural we want india to win, no guilt feeling about it, as every Pakistani wants Pakistan to win or Sri Lankan want Sri Lanka to win. dis going past quarters, aussie will cook our goose, i do pray i am wrong
Koaela
March 22, 2011 12:29 pm
Why did you bother reading and commenting on it then! Hehe....save your time!
Ayaz Noor M
March 22, 2011 12:24 pm
Records are meant to be broken sir! This time Pakistan's bowling looks very very threatening, the stability has come into batting as well. I wanna see Boom Boom raise the WC in his arms ! PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!
Ayaz Noor M
March 22, 2011 12:22 pm
u support every team !! amazing lol
Bilal Khan
March 22, 2011 12:21 pm
@Meha ... when India is playing against non Asian country I always pray for their win ... No matter how tense our relations are some times but India is still our neighbor... I really wish Pakistan wins the cup this time though its very doubtful by looking at Indian and South African teams batting strength but you never know just three to go :P
Hassam
March 22, 2011 11:52 am
There may be no brain or soul involved in this article but there is a lot of heart and a lot of love. Cheers Bisma
Pradeep
March 22, 2011 11:33 am
I am an indian and naturally, I support India. However, when pakistan is playing any other country, of course not incuding India, then they are the ones I cheer for (afterall Pakistanis are our people too). Then come bangalis (same arguement as before) and then srilankans (cousins). Then the WI (support anyone who has been discriminated against), then NZ and australia (as they are better than the other options). Idea is to keep England Last (ex colonial masters who raped our countries), SA second last (still angry about apartaid)
ashok sai
March 22, 2011 11:27 am
I liked the narration, simply can't wait for the Quarter Finals to begin, already heart pumping increased...oh
M. Asghar
March 22, 2011 10:13 am
This is a charming chatter, but watching a match of cricket is an exclusive and overwhelming experience, where one is completely one with oneself. However, there is a need that the Indians and Pakistanis must learn to compete as a concerto piece od music throbbing and dribbling in an uplifting harmony.
Fan2
March 22, 2011 10:11 am
Time for you to write a better article!!! hahaha
yaduveer
March 22, 2011 9:54 am
Agree with u Meha. Every Indian shud have a frnd in Pakistan. I have one in Lahore and another in Islamabad. I hope to meet them soon.
Marina Khan
March 22, 2011 9:51 am
@sahil I agree with you. Article is just waste of time.
Simbabili
March 22, 2011 9:48 am
Great thoughts. Wonderful idea to have a friend across the border. My best wishes to you Sir. (But may I still (fully) support Team Pakistan)!
ali
March 22, 2011 9:33 am
nice comments meha.. it feels good to see indians and pakis get along.. cheers.. nice blog @ bisma..
Fatima Nasir
March 22, 2011 9:28 am
hahaha.......nice read this one! I face the same situation sometimes..:D
ahq Hadi
March 22, 2011 9:23 am
well said Bisma...sab se pehlay pakistan... Here where i live in Sierra LeOne, we have a lOt Of Iindian friends. DOesn't matter where yOu live, the HOmeLand beats in Our hearts...tu jO nahi ha tu kuch b nahi ha... Let's pray that this again is gOing tO be a Pak WOrld Cup....amen
Mansur from Namibia.
March 22, 2011 9:19 am
Not a good article...nothing substancial..just ajje bhajee..LOL
Hussain Nasir
March 22, 2011 9:17 am
I think India is better than Pakistan in World cups. See India has not lost a single match against Pakistan in any WC. In this WC also India is hot favourite...Good luck Pakistan.
Raheel
March 22, 2011 9:02 am
It's said that as a Pakistani, a person has two favourite teams. 1) Pakistan. 2) Every Team playing against India. Jokes aside, I would support India against arrogant, scornful Aussies. (Pre-match thoughts; who knows I start dancing when Tendulkar gets a duck :P)
Madeeha
March 22, 2011 8:46 am
Very nice article. Love Pakistan.
Kaushal
March 22, 2011 8:40 am
hi Bisma, i am Indian but my wife is from Pakistan and these days i find myself in the same situation as u mentioned here, sitting next to her watching Pakistan playing so and so in the world cup.But let me tell u its hard for both of us seeing each others team doing good job on the fields(honestly).Well at the end of the game we smile at each other and says its just a game or whoever wins what we gonna achieve? But let me tell u at heart its a WAR. And I always pray for Indian victory(doesn't matter who the opponent is)....haha.
Musstanser
March 22, 2011 8:32 am
Interesting thoughts but I have felt different. Having watched many matches with some good friends from across the border in different places of the world, I think you enjoy it the best when you favour different teams. It sort of gives you in-stadium feeling. And the sort of love and respect many Indians have for Pakistani's is really encouraging. One friend of mine was like a die-hard fan of "Marina Khan", they love the two Shoaibs, Pakistani dramas and they are the most helpful desis around the wolrd :). Good luck to boom boom. NOTE TO BOOM BOOM: Please do not deny Shoaib Akthar the last chance to win you the cup.
Meha Mathur
March 22, 2011 7:55 am
HAHAHA. Great piece Bisma. I am an Indian, and my feelings about cricket have been more or less the same. I remember how low I felt when you won the world cup in 1992, and how elated I was when we defeated Pakistan in 2003 (as if we had already won the world cup). Until I befriended two Pakistanis and visited them in Lahore. I'm happy at the change it has led to: I was sad about India's 20:20 defeat, but was surprised that part of me was happy for my friends. And this time too, I am at peace. Maybe, every Indian should have a friend in Pakistan. It will be good for our heart during the world cup days.
sahil
March 22, 2011 7:50 am
waste of time. there is no brain or soul involved in this article.
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