Hey everyone,

So, India recently won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final held in Dubai — and obviously, the whole country was buzzing with excitement. People were putting up Instagram stories, posting WhatsApp statuses, creating reels, and just celebrating the win like it was a personal victory.

But my parents have a completely different take. According to them, there’s no point in being happy or excited about the win because, at the end of the day, we don’t gain anything from it. Their logic is:

If India wins, the players get a cash prize — not us.

If India loses, the players still get paid — again, nothing changes for us.

The cricketers don’t even know we exist, so why should we care about them or their wins?


Basically, their view is that unless we’re personally benefiting (like getting money or some reward), there’s no reason to celebrate.

I’m a bit conflicted. On one hand, I understand the emotional connection people have to their national team — it’s about pride, unity, and a shared sense of achievement. But on the other hand, I also see where my parents are coming from — why invest so much emotionally in something that doesn’t directly impact our lives?

I’m curious — do your parents think like this too? Or how would you respond to this perspective? Would love to hear your thoughts!

