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The current temperature in cricket discussions is a little too high as we worry about Pakistan's cricket results or when and how India and Pakistan will ever play with each other at their home grounds, so it was simply a great and feel good post from [MENTION=7350]FAM[/MENTION] that made us think of the good ol' days of this rivalry.
Congratulations to [MENTION=7350]FAM[/MENTION]
http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...memory-of-when-India-came-to-Pakistan-in-1997
Congratulations to [MENTION=7350]FAM[/MENTION]
http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...memory-of-when-India-came-to-Pakistan-in-1997
Oh, how I long for those simpler times. I remember September 27th, 1997 like it was yesterday - the day I attended a cricket practice session with my uncle and younger brother at Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad, Pakistan. It was a day that will forever be etched in my memory, a day that I could never imagine reliving in today's world.
There was hardly any security at the event, and players and fans mingled freely like they were old friends, with no barriers between them. I can still feel the excitement coursing through my veins as we clicked a picture with Ijaz Ahmed and got Saqlain Mushtaq's autograph - it was a moment that I never wanted to end.
Shahid Afridi was fully focused on batting practice, and Sachin Tendulkar stood above us, watching from the balcony. My heart raced as Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid padded up and came out to practice, but things turned awkward when Indian bowlers began making rounds of the ground.
But then, the most incredible thing happened - we, Pakistani fans, were invited to bowl at Sourav and Dravid and help them practice. I'll never forget the cheers that erupted when someone got Dravid's wicket, or the way he smiled sheepishly afterwards.
As we were leaving the stadium, I saw Muhammad Azharuddin standing near the stairs by the exit gate. A lot of people were pushing and shoving behind me, and I ended up colliding with him. But he just glanced my way before continuing his conversation, as though it was no big deal. It's hard to imagine such a casual attitude towards security these days.
That day was truly wonderful, a day that I wish I could relive again and again. I yearn for the times when there were no security issues and life was simpler, and I hope that someday we can return to those days of peace and joy.
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