Bhopal, Apr 27: 'Kheloge koodoge, banoge Nawab' seems to the slogan of the modern era unlike olden days when children were advised by their parents and elders to 'study well to get good job and high place in the society. They were warned that if they wasted time in playing, they will never carve out distinguished place for themselves in the society and their life will be spoilt'. The time has changed as sportsmen specially cricketers are minting money. Under these circumstances In this era we can safely advise our children 'go and play, become somebody'.

Now the importance of sports has heightened in the society, perhaps more than anything else. The reflection of modern age is seen in sports these days, particularly in cricket. Whatever be the sport, it has its own importance. But cricket is the favourite sports of all now. Once cricket was the sports of Englishmen. It was called as 'the gentlemen's play'. Wherever the Englishmen expanded their empire, they started playing cricket there. This way, cricket spread to several continents like Australia, Africa and Asia. The British lost their empire. Now they are restricted to the United Kingdom only.

Now playing cricket has become even fashion. Whether in villages or cities, the cricket boom has spread all over. The currently playing IPL matches have made people sort of mad towards cricket. We should not be surprised if the children and youth wanted to make cricket as their career. In this regard, the Bhopal Today Team reporters talked with some cricket coaches and their students to know more about the impact of IPL matches on the public, particularly the children and youth.

Jyotiprakash Tyagi is a coach at Ankur Cricket Academy, Bhopal. He represents the Academy for the last four years. As a coach, he trains his students in a different way, he claims. Because of his special coaching, several students from the Academy are now playing cricket at the national level. The Academy provides year-long training in cricket. During summer special camps are organised. During the camp, basic knowledge of cricket playing is imparted. A large number of boys attend the camp in summer, he said.

Suresh Chainani is coach at Arera Sports Academy, Bhopal. Chainani said year long camp is organised at the academy to impart training in cricket. 'Our aim is to train the students in such a way so that they are selected in the national team to bring laurels to the Academy and the city. He claimed that several students from his Academy are playing at the national and international level since the last 10 years. To name a few, he said Ajitesh Argal and Mohnish Mishra are from his Academy. The IPL matches have brought several students to his Academy to learn cricket and wanted to make cricket as their career, he added.

Aman Vorana is getting training in Ankur Cricket Academy since last two years. My coach is guiding me very well. 'I wanted to become an all rounder player and earn fame to the Academy, my parents and the city as well' Vorana said.

Zamir Khan is another student of Ankur Cricket Academy. The 10-year-old Jamir wanted to make cricket his career. He think that cricket is liked by one and all. 'I want to become another Sachin Tendulkar', he wished.

Varunesh Sharma is captain of Under 19 Team', Madhya Pradesh. He is an all rounder player. But he also wanted to become a leg spinner. Sharma has been getting training at Arera Club. Suresh Chainani is his coach and guide. He said he had already played in Ranji Trophy matches for 'Under 20'. The IPL matches would help the budding cricket players get more chances, he felt.

Jyotiraditya is a cricket player of Arera Sports Academy. 'Rahul Dravid is my ideal cricketer. I want to become another Dravid, the Dependable', he said firmly. Jyotiraditya said he has full faith on himself to become a better player in future.