Can i play cricket at the age of 19 years ?
Okay i feel like i can answer this question.I am 19 years old too.Its been 2 months when i convinced myself to play cricket and join stadium for this cause.So a week later i took my cricket kit and left my home for a day to the stadium nearby which was about 60 km far from my village.It was a govt. Stadium.I reached the stadium and went to office into it straightaway.There i met this man seated on a chair and the conversation took place in this way.It took place in hindi but i am typing here the translated version.Me-good morning sir.I want to join stadium for playing cricket.He-what is your age?Me-sir 19.He-you are too old.We dont take them who are over 18.(He continued)you can play in shaukiya if you want toMe-sir what is that shaukiya?He-They play only for their interests.Moreover you won't get any further chance at any higher level.Me-but sir 1 am 19.players are their who are playing at even the age of 40 in ranji,etc.He-its so simple to say that.But do you know they started it when they all were teenagers.Me-okay sir what can i do now if i want to start playing cricket now at some level?He-If you would listen me than i would suggest you to concentrate on your studies.Forget about cricket.You are overaged for playing cricket now.Me(with a feeling to slap him hard)-sir thank you(as i was all set to leave)Now when i came out of the office and was walking towards the stadium entrance gate,one guy came running towards me.He-what happened what did he say to you?Me-that i am overaged.He-what is your age?Me-19He-somewhere in your documents if it is around 18?Me-No,it is same everywhere.He-okay i will tell you the trick to reduce your age in the documents.(will reveal it later what he said then if anyone of you wants to know.comment it)So coming back to the question..yes you might play and join the stadium but not legally(as i did).If you might go at further level,it would reveal all your details but if you play that well they might take you to that further level.Our government has restricted it to pay for children under 18 who all wants to learn sports.If you want to play,then join any private stadium.You might have to spend a lot but there is no other way to do any damn good to your playing skills.Thank you :)