We have all heard about random superstitions, such as what breaking a mirror or crossing a black cat does, which numbers are a must-have, or which stones are a complete no-no.
Our family is usually pretty unsuperstitious, with one giant, hulking exception: Live Pakistan Cricket Matches.
It is at these times when our (outwardly) sane family adopts some weird traditions and adheres to some interesting beliefs. So let me reveal the Hasan family cricket superstitions:
- Thou shalt not leave a TV showing the match unmanned
- Thou shalt not make sudden movements during a current ball (so as not to disturb the team)
- Uzma Hasan shall be made scarce during tense moments of the game (self-imposed rule)
- Thou shall only change the channel during an advertisement break
- Hurling abuse at the opposing team will distract them
- Similarly, encouraging chants for the Pakistan team will spur them on
Needless to say, we probably leave the match more drained than the teams on the screen itself, and the sheer amount of effort invested merits a nice reward after the game 
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Any more strange spectator sport beliefs? Add on below!
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giving warm fuzzy names to certain members of your team WILL NOT work. e.g. Captain Marvellous. if you MUST give such names, make sure that The Giver of Said Name must not and cannot watch the match. (the poor captain will cringe n not perform to standard)
threatening to have one’s grandma lead the team should they fail to win the match always worked. (for me at least!)
My dad changed the TV channel DURING play and i nearly had a nervous breakdown!! yelling until he changed it back to the match
Hahahh always knew this but never had it listed down!! Hilarious!