10 reasons why we Indians absolutely love cricket: From lanes and streets to schools and offices cricket is everywhere in India. Indians are madly in love with this game. From a father’s dream to a youngsters idol the names of the cricketers are taken and respected in every house of India. From Gully Cricket to Ranji Trophy to Internationals and IPL. “We Live Cricket” here in India. Here are 10 reasons why we Indians fall for this game again and again: 1. If cricket is a religion Sachin is the God. Does this need exaggeration? Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: BCCI) 2. ‘Hum Hindustani hai aur drama hamare khoon me hai ‘ (we are Indians and drama flows in our blood). Where not will you find drama in cricket that to live, genuine drama is the best. Rhodes’ catches, Sachin’s knocks, Murali’s spin or Shoaib’s bouncers. 3. How can you not love and follow something that has won has so much of fame, awards and respect overseas. Team India Champions Trophy 2013 Celebration. (© Getty Images) 4. Cricketers are everywhere drinks, fans, bikes, cars even water purifiers. You just can’t ignore them try if you can. Virat Kohli Pepsi Ad. (Photo Source: Youtube) 5. Wars are always welcomed if they cause no harm, and a war with Pakistan is what every Indian craves for. India vs Pakistan is never a match it is always a war. India vs Pakistan (Photo Source: ICC) 6. The cricketers are not just someone with exceptional cricketing qualities but these men with uniform are hot, handsome, idols, inspirations, entertainers and love of millions of hearts. MS Dhoni wih Virat Kohli. (© Getty Images) 7. Amidst this live action of diving, straight drives, fastest bouncers and best googly is the heated conversation between the rivals, tears of victory, a hand of friendship, appreciation for the game of the opponents and the emotions and hopes of millions of fans. 8. Is there a way to play gully football or gully hockey? Do we have enough space in India for that? A plank, one ball and space good enough to occupy us all and we can start our Cricket there. Gully Cricket in India. (Photo Source: Google) 9. My dad always proudly said, “Mera beta Sachin banega” (My son will become the next Sachin). What if I could not become a cricketer? It is my duty to follow the game. Sachin Tendulkar with Arjun Tendulkar. (Photo Source Google) 10. Expert boss, we are all cricket experts sitting in our drawing rooms. We know the squad that should be picked, best bowler to pick for the final over, the batting positions, everything. (Photo Source: BCCI)