CRICKET
Cricket the game of eleven
Has all blessings from Heaven
The choicest sport among millions
Riding alike on rags and rich citizens
Oh the Cricket watching fever
Goes on with young and old for ever
And at homes and on roads alike
Our heroes shining with bat and ball they like
Victories in matches that you bring
Millions of heart with joy they sing
Defeats inglorious that you face
Begins the analysis of disgrace
Ah at news channels, offices and cafe bars
Critical analysis of lack luster stars
And Pops up waiting players in race
Expert specialists begin to trace
Cricketing minds in matches certainly excels
Where the art and heart of a champion dwells
With a spirited heart and soul
From the run up you bowl
With the application of body and mind
Back swing of the bat you unwind
With agility on the field you stretch
Holding catches victories you fetch
Cricket matches are of three kinds
Exhibiting abilities of different kinds
The thriller twenty twenty
Has runs scored in plenty
Looking at targets set by opposition
Reply initial overs with inhibition
Up comes the five slog overs tense
Attacking fours and sixes over the fence
To the cheering spectators delight
With national feeling faces bright
Their cheering throats full of belief
Heroes get victory to their joyous relief
Fifty overs per side one day matches
Expectations from slog over players
To entertain the awaiting crowd
That cheers them aloud
The test matches are of five days
To show the techniques with grace
For one is not in time race
So plan and play with desired pace.
Professionals in other fields envy you in excess
For the laurels and rewards for your success
Oh cricket the game of uncertainty
You seem to be a game of eternity.
K.S.V.SESHADRI
