Indeed, this is a fascinating time. Arguments about which team is the best, forecasts based on pure logic or undoubting faith and loyalty based on star power or patriotism are flying about. Sales of cricket World cup related items - be it jerseys, World Cup calendars or even bats and balls - have already increased.
And we are an optimistic lot. We will sit in front of the TV - at the edge of our seats and of course with a big bowl of popcorn - and cheer for our favourite team.
For Bangladesh, playing cricket is second nature. In the corridor of your home, in the playground of your school, in the rare, empty plot or street in your neighbourhood: we do not need much to play cricket.
So we keep our fingers crossed and do whatever we can do for a win. We wish that Mushrafee and his team will go a long way -- hopefully no embarrassing defeats and many enthralling wins are waiting for us.
