5 Things Indian fans are missing in modern day cricket

5 Things Indian fans are missing in modern day cricket: Two World Cups, one T20 World Cup and millions of memories define the true crest of Indian cricket. Imagine the situation of a cricket freak, who you describe as a 90’s kid; the world is a different place for all those from that golden generation altogether. Growing up and watching the best in business play was a special feeling. From a young cricketing fan to a matured one, the journey has seen the best part of the childhood say goodbye to the cricketing arena as the legends of the game are now a memory that will probably last a lifetime. In this era of technological advancement, we are yet to invent the time machine. However, we can roll back the years and remember some unforgettable gestures of our cricket legends. Here are the 5 Things Indian fans are missing in modern day cricket: 1. Sachin’s on-drive: Sachin Tendulkar On Drive. (Photo Source: AFP) The world stood still, the spectacle produced magic as Sachin was a master of playing the on-drive. Indeed, a sight that makes your day. The timing and composure were unmatched. It was calmness personified as the little master did it with ease. He redefined the way you went about driving the ball. In the slot and the ball always perished for a boundary. The balance of the body along with his hand eye co-ordination was a treat to watch. You can learn every aspect of batting in the coaching manual, but simply can’t perform the on-drive better than the Indian legend, a jaw-dropping sight to say the least. Also Read – The 9 Richest Indian cricketers 2. Viru’s destruction: Virender Sehwag. (© Getty Images) The fearless nature of Virender Sehwag is immeasurable. Without a doubt, Sehwag was the epitome of power hitting at the top pace, swing, bounce and much more hardly managed to hurt Sehwag’s cruel intentions as he whacked the ball all around the park. His purpose was clear from the word go as he was famous for his first ball boundaries. With all that, India’s batting powerhouse also had the habit of smashing a six to reach a particular milestone. The format change was never a sign of worry for Sehwag as he would continue his malicious batting against any team. 3. The legendary wall: Rahul Dravid. (Photo Source: Getty Images) One of the finest things that could ever happen to Indian cricket was Rahul Dravid. Dravid always did justice to cricket’s tag line ‘the gentleman’s game’. He carried aggression in his eyes as also defined by the great Australian fast bowler Glenn Mcgrath. His solid technique made him a top player in all conditions. Firmly behind the ball, India’s wall was a hard nut to crack. The blocks he administered under pressure were as good as scoring a boundary. He played in an era where overseas victory was only a dream, but Rahul played a significant role in turning dreams into reality. 4. Zak will trap you: Zaheer Khan. (© Hindustan Times via Getty Images) Indian cricket history is filled with batting icons. The record books mostly contain the classic cult of prolific batting performances. However, a fast bowler emerged out of the blue and went on to become a top left-arm fast bowler. Zaheer Khan was special for so many reasons. The ability to execute a plan and bowl upon the demand of the situation made this fast bowling prodigy a success story. The joint highest wicket taker in the triumphant World Cup 2011 and many unforgettable Test spells earned him a coveted spot in Indian cricket history. His contribution was priceless and his spirit deserves a lot of credit. 5. The pressure of Kumble: Anil Kumble. (© DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP/Getty Images) Spinners are always handy in subcontinent conditions and Anil Kumble was one of them. Not a big spinner of the ball, Kumble still managed over 600 Test scalps. It was astonishing to see how he had the better of so many world class batsmen. His variation made him different; his ideas were perfectly applied as his fingers did most of the magic. What Kumble always had was the skill of creating pressure. He knew the art of toying with the mind of the batsmen. His record of 10 wickets in an innings it still untouched and is highly unlikely to be broken. Written by Asif Mithani