Cricketers wish India for the World Cup success

Best wishes are pouring in for the Indian hockey team for the forthcoming World Cup, not only from the former hockey players, but also from those who did not score goals, but make runs and take wickets for the country. A few former cricketers wished India luck for the big home event.

Former left arm spinner Maninder Singh is keen follower of the national game. “When I was a young kid, my dream was to play either hockey or cricket for India. I became a cricketer but hockey has always occupied a special place in my heart” reveals Maninder.

He is eagerly waiting for the mega event. “I always wish for India’s success in such crunch events. I wish our national game frees itself from all the disputes and finishes on podium in this World Cup. That will be a huge boost for the same” said the southpaw.

Ashok Malhotra, former test batsman and national selector wants the ‘Chak de’ spirit during the World Cup. Not many people know that Malhotra himself played the national game for Chandigarh at the junior level. “I love this game and want to wish our team a very best of luck. Go boys! Whole country is behind you” says the former stylish batsman.

1999 Cricket World Cupper Nikhil Chopra was a little sad because of the recent chain of controversies in hockey. “The best way to come out of the rough patch is by winning the world cup. I wish our national team does it and brings glory to the country. All the best boys!” said the former off-spinner.

Former Indian pacer Chetan Sharma, who made a hat-trick of wickets in 1987 World Cup, hopes that the Indian hockey team does well in the delhi mega event. “We players play for the national flag. Whether it’s hockey or football or cricket, we always want our national flag swing with glory. I wish all the hockey players a very best of luck and I would like to see India doing well because we have the home advantage. Whole of the national stadium would be cheering for India and that’s a huge support for any player. All the best Team India” says the pocket-size powerhouse.