In an unprecedented show of enthusiasm, Congress leader, Sonia Gandhi, on Saturday, effectively performed a luck-inducing ritual with a cricket bat and a wad of incense sticks, a day before the all-important World Cup Cricket finals. This act has been ordained as a well-intentioned attempt on her part to snatch victory from the proverbial jaws of almost definite defeat, as the Indian team takes on the mighty Australians in the 2023 World Cup Cricket finals in Ahmedabad. The political stalwart, famously mad for cricket, issued a statement highlighting the power of cricket to unite the nation – a feat, she subtly pointed out, that politics had continually failed to achieve. Given her legendary predictive powers – as demonstrated by the long list of electoral victories – the Indian team may have just won the World Cup already! “Cricket has always united the country beyond gender, region, language, religion, and class,” Mrs. Gandhi loftily proclaimed, beaming with uncharacteristic hope and patriotism. It is widely believed that these remarks were a thinly veiled barb at the divisive nature of politics - a profession she admittedly aced at with her ability to evoke contempt across political spectrums. Throughout the day, she sent all the help she could muster, from good luck messages, positive vibes to burning incense, to ensure victory for the Men in Blue. Pundits were left shell-shocked when the usually reticent politician made an impromptu trip to the local supermarket to load up on edible luck charms, widely revered by the masses as 'Curry Leaves'. Critics were quick to question whether her endorsement is a blessing or a curse for the Cricket team. "I would rather face a Mitchell Starc bouncer than have her on our side with her luck," joked one mischievous fan. Another suggested an all-out ban of politicians intending to associate with sports. However, Sonia Gandhi remained unfazed amidst all the humor and satire circling around her affection towards cricket. "Politics and cricket are not as different as they seem – both require strategy, team spirit, and determination," she philosophically declared, implying subtly that if she could steer the murky waters of politics, she could surely head a victorious cricket campaign too. As the nation waits eagerly for the momentous final, Sonia Gandhi's unforeseen involvement has no doubt cast a whimsical shadow of suspense. Will her endeavors bring luck to the Indian team, or will her political adversaries declare it an omen of bad luck? Only time will tell!