In India, cricket is not just a game — it’s a heartbeat, a religion, and a full-time emotion. But what makes Indian cricket truly magical is not just the sixes, wickets, or records. It’s the superstitions — not of the players, but of the fans themselves.
You’ve seen it. You’ve done it.
Not changing your seat during a chase.
Wearing the same “lucky jersey” from the 2011 World Cup final.
Not watching the match because “India only wins when I don’t.”
This is the unofficial rulebook of the Indian cricket fan.
When Virat Kohli is batting and your cousin switches the channel — and he gets out the next ball — guess who’s never allowed the remote again?
When Dhoni is finishing the match and you’re standing in the balcony because that’s where you were in 2007 — that’s destiny, right?
Some fans refuse to cut their nails during a series. Others whisper player names while lighting incense sticks. There are even fans who hold their breath during the final over, convinced it helps Bumrah bowl that perfect yorker.
During the 2023 ODI World Cup, one man from Delhi reportedly didn’t bathe on match days because India kept winning when he didn’t. His friends didn’t enjoy it — but India kept advancing, so who dares complain?
It goes beyond logic.
Beyond sport.
It’s about belief.
In living rooms, chai stalls, school classrooms, and village rooftops, there’s always that one person doing something weird — just because they believe it helps India win.
And when India does win?
It’s not just Rohit Sharma or Bumrah who gets credit. It’s also Dinesh bhai from Surat who didn’t blink during the 48th over.
Because in India, cricket isn’t watched. It’s willed into existence — one superstition at a time.
