Viral Video Shows Players Playing 'Swimket', Aquatic Version Of Cricket - WATCH

A video going viral on social media shows players engaging in water cricket- 'swimket'. Players can be seen splashing around, hitting the ball, and having the fun of cricket, but in a unique way.

Cricket holds a status in India comparable to that of religion for many enthusiasts. Whether it's fans going to great lengths to meet their favourite players or the Indian team's star performers receiving VIP treatment, such occurrences are considered routine in this cricket-loving nation. However, a recent video making rounds on social media transcends even the cricket-crazy boundaries, showing players participating in what is now being referred to as 'swimket,' all while immersed in water. 

The video captures a group of boys engaging in a game of cricket, and what sets it apart is the unconventional setting. Instead of a typical cricket pitch, they are playing in a water body  beneath what appears like a bridge in the video, with the water level reaching their knees. The surface of the water serves as their makeshift pitch. The concept, as per the caption of the video, is dubbed as 'swimket', combining elements of swimming and cricket, creating a unique blend of the two sports.

Posted by a user named @Madan_Chikna on X (formerly Twitter), the video has stirred a discussion among viewers. The caption proposed an idea, saying, "We should add this Cricket + Swimming sport in olympics calling it Swimket. This is brilliant."

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Here's How 'Swimket' Works:

In the 'Swimket' scenario, players find themselves immersed in waist-deep water, showcasing their athleticism as they execute traditional cricket shots and engage in fielding manoeuvres. When the batsman strikes the ball, it skims across the water's surface, prompting a fielder to leap and dive, creating a splash in an attempt to make a catch.

What adds a humorous twist is that not only are they playing cricket in water, but they have also improvised their own Decision Review System (DRS), adding a comical element to the real-time experience.

Uploaded on February 5, the video has amassed over 65,000 views and garnered numerous reactions. The unique twist to the game of cricket has captured the interest of viewers, making it a topic of discussion and enjoyment among the audience.