West Indies vs India: The ending that felt like a beginning

Not nerves exactly, but not confidence either. It was anticipation layered with anxiety, the kind that builds quietly when you know a match will have consequences beyond the scoreline alone. 

West Indies versus India, a quarter-final in all but name. Growing up as an India fan, cricket was a constant presence, but during the 2016 T20 World Cup, West Indies captured my imagination. Their style felt different: expressive, fearless, and joyful in ways few teams allow themselves to be. Watching them defeat India in 2016 left me disappointed as a supporter but full of admiration as a lover of the game.