Chatwal Village, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Chatwal Village, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
‘Catch ‘em young’ may be the clichéd mantra in cricket parlance, but for millions of street players, it offers little meaning or opportunity. With makeshift gear, this kid puts zeal on the pitch and faces a stuffed--sock ball. We, however face something different— a question. In the sense-defying cricket craze, are we losing focus on nursing young talent vis-ẚ vis the billions of rupees we spend on pampering rusted hands?