With due respect to author, he has no Idea what he is talking about.. Yes we do love India but we love Cricket very much.. If you ask any indian about best bowlers he has seen.. he will say west indian bowlers like Courtny walsh and then will move over to Pakistani swing-ers like Wasim, Waqar (my fav too) and then in spinners no one wins in comparison to Shane warne..
Similar line goes to Batsman as well.. and apart from Indian batsman we love Gilchrist, Lara, Jaysurya.. and not to forget. when in CWC final.. Mahela returned after hitting century.. Every Mumbai-kar was clapping for him..
While no one goes to watch Ranji match due to special arrnagements needed (like ticket, extra time etc) when a local match is taking place with full gloves/pad on.. u will find minimum 100 spectators for the same.. even D/n tennis ball tournament gets great responses..while no one knows there players..
Yes we are over enthusiastic, over patriot (Mind it!) people.. but No doubt we have sportsman spirit.. we still watch India-Pak Hockey matches and CWG games.. we Love our other sports Icon too.. the only thing u need to have a different perspective..