Turban Cricket Fans

Imagine you are in the middle of the stadium and up there you see each and every person wearing Indian Flag–the tricolor-ed turban starting from the top-left corner person to the top-right corner and then again right through bottom-right to the bottom-left person. The stands cheer loud and clear with the tone of “India” throughout the stands.

Kukre Saab was there. Oh yeah! This was the most awaited match he was waiting since a month’s time.

“India vs. Pakistan” – Shouted Kukre Saab from the stands.

“Pappe India to dho dalega”- translating as India washes Pakistan with a terrific win with most beautiful lines to quote for an India, Pakistan cricket match.

Kukre Saab had a junior – his son named “Tittu”. This was the first time Kukre Saab was watching a cricket match on the grounds of Manchester, England. The Old Trafford stadium at Manchester was the dream destination for Kukre Saab to watch a world cup match ever in life. He was there for three days only and his holiday consists of him, Major Bajinder and his son Tittu. Nevertheless to mention, it might not matter as well, Kukre Saab booked the tickets just a week back with good mentioned money for just a match, for just a Cricket World Cup match. No not right again- for an “India Pakistan World Cup Match”. Sounds good!

Okay, Major Bajinder was his all-time buddy, neighbor and yeah can be called family.

Now Kukre Saab was all there with his all feelings and dreams but he didn’t have his turban means the tricolor-ed one. And the ones which were selling were the common ones and didn’t have that grace that he wears in his locality back in India. Oh he could have made one from his hand and brought one. He regretted badly, probably because he was very proud of himself, keeping that on a funny note.

Sadly but finally, he went ahead to a vendor for a purchase of three tricolor-ed turbans of different sizes.

Yes, he needed to be in the stands, oh yeah, international stands! How come not wear a tricolor-ed turban just not worth the travel if he doesn’t. Isn’t it?

Match on! Cheers on! Unity on! Patriotism out!

Just next to him stood a 40 year guy -right from India as well. Known as Punjabi Kukre Saab turned over to start a conversation with him and asked as “You don’t seem to be much excited as the entire bunch of people here. Did you come for a wrong match?”

The guy replied as “Do you think that is a possible case being an Indian?”

“I was to come for this match with someone I had plans from a very long time. This didn’t happen. I am here alone today. It’s just bothering me a little”

“Just watch the match, cheer and go back India- After all its India Pakistan match dude”- replied Kukre Saab.

The guy replied with a smile and watched the match together with Kukre Saab, Major Bajinder and Tittu. They enjoyed the match thoroughly with whistles and poodles.

Meanwhile in the middle of the game, Kukre Saab just pulled out a photograph from his wallet – a photograph of a lady in patiala suit pattern who had long hair as well maintained in braids.

Oh Yeah- India won the match. No… the correct verbiage would be “India won the World Cup-India vs. Pakistan match”.