{"id":4497,"date":"2016-03-09T07:06:19","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T01:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/13.201.39.237\/?p=4497"},"modified":"2016-03-09T07:06:19","modified_gmt":"2016-03-09T01:36:19","slug":"love-in-the-age-of-ipl-how-to-date-a-cricket-crazed-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/13.207.105.184\/?p=4497","title":{"rendered":"Love in the Age of IPL: How to Date a Cricket-Crazed Fan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">F<\/span>or a few months in the spring, everyone seems to suddenly morph into Harsha Bhogle. If you go out to a bar, the only match you\u2019ll find is the one playing on the screen. So, what happens to those lonely hearts who are not fans of the IPL? Don\u2019t worry \u2014 you don\u2019t have to restrict your dating pool to the tiny percentage of people who, like you, refer to Virat Kohli as \u201cAnushka Sharma ka pati\u201d. If you find yourself on a date with a cricket fan, here\u2019s our handy guide to fake it \u2019til you make it.\n\n<\/p><b>Show your true colours<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are you supposed to wear when you want to fit in with an IPL superfan? Easy. When in doubt, go with a cool blue shirt. Whether it\u2019s the Mumbai Indians or the Delhi Capitals, blue jerseys are a safe bet, both as a fashion choice and a team colour. Of course, if you\u2019re feeling brave enough to show off, you could commit to being a Chennai Super Kings fan and don a sunshine yellow outfit. Or, cheer for the Rajasthan Royals with a bold bubblegum pink tee. As for where to find your super-stylish date night look? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myntra.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myntra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has loads of affordable options, and you\u2019ll find killer discounts even on hot-off-the-press fashions. <\/span>\n\n<b>Drop some names<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s all very well to pull a new shirt over your head. But what on earth are you meant to do when your date actually \u2014 horror of horrors \u2014 tries to talk to you about their IPL fantasy team? This easy checklist will make sure you have something to say, too.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard-hitting batsmen: Andre Russell, Chris Gayle and David Warner are breaking out the big guns and making the runs. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IPL veterans: Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are forever welcome in any fantasy league.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A-1 bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Lasith Malinga, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Hopefully your date won\u2019t ask to check your spelling. <\/span>\n\n<b>Shine up your vocab<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you really want to impress an IPL fan, you\u2019ve got to be able to talk the talk. Relax \u2014 there\u2019s no need to memorise scores, or, heaven forbid, actually watch a match. As long as you throw in a few cricketing phrases, you\u2019ll sound just like a commentator on Star Sports. If your date brings up an awkward subject, like your ex, tell them they\u2019ve really bowled you a googly. When the waiter almost drops his tray of drinks but pulls off a spectacular save, scream \u201cHowzzzat?!\u201d Sure, other people might think you\u2019re obnoxious, but at least your date will see you as a kindred soul. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when you run out of what to talk about bring up the most controversial word this season \u2014 Mankading. <\/span>\n<blockquote class=\"quote--center\">If you find yourself on a date with a cricket fan, here\u2019s our handy guide to fake it \u2019til you make it.<\/blockquote>\n<b>When in doubt<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how carefully you prepare for a date with an IPL fan, there\u2019s bound to be a situation you don\u2019t anticipate. How will you keep from being exposed as a cricket-ignorant fraud? Some answers will stand you in good stead no matter the subject. If your date is talking about literally any living cricketer, make an offhand remark about his form. You\u2019ll have to endure at least five more minutes of cricket talk, but then you can deftly steer the conversation into more interesting waters. And if you\u2019re ever trapped in a post-match analysis, simply say, \u201cThat was a garbage call!\u201d Then sit back and watch as your date wholesale condemns the entire profession of umpiring. Bonus: This is a great way to figure out your future #bae\u2019s conflict style. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armed with these handy tips, no IPL-averse romantic needs to stay single anymore. Even the most ardent fans will be easily fooled into thinking that you, like all normal humans, are into the IPL. Go forth with confidence, and with any luck, you might land a real catch. <\/span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the latest in fashion, head over to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myntra.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myntra<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your #1 destination for all things style.<\/span><\/i>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you find yourself on a date with a cricket fan, you just have to fake it \u2019til you make it. 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