Vicky cricket balls held a special place in the hearts of 90s kids in India, serving as the quintessential cricket accessory for countless gully matches. With their vibrant colours and durable rubber, these balls became a staple in every youngster’s collection, symbolizing endless hours of fun-filled cricket on dusty streets.
However, the Vicky cricket ball is apparently Rs 90 a piece! A user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “You guys wanna talk inflation? Vicky cricket ball is now Rs 90.”
you guys wanna talk inflation ? vicky cricket ball is now 90rs
— Parthh (@pjparties) February 22, 2024
If you go to Amazon, you’ll see that a set of 6 Vicky cricket balls cost Rs 480, which means it’s Rs 80 a piece online. On top of that, you could get a discount from the shopping platform. However, the cost may vary depending on the number of pieces one buys and the location.
This post, however, made several people online feel really old – especially those who used to buy these balls for Rs 5 to Rs 10 as kids. Here’s how some of them responded:
More than inflation it made me feel old.
— Jatin (@jatinagrawal31) February 22, 2024
Wtf! Last I bought was ₹45 I guess. I feel so old all of a sudden.
— Ankit Mayank (@mr_mayank) February 22, 2024
you wanna talk about deflation?
Tab Vicky cricket ball khareedne ke paise nahi theyy par dost 5 cricket khelne ko taiyaar
Aaj 5-10 ball le aao ek saath par dost 1 nahi hai khelne ko 🥲
— UPSC CSE Why: Online Community (@CSEWhyOnline) February 22, 2024
Sun plastic ball Kitne ka hai abhi 3rs fir 5rs me tha tab khela tha 😄
— Dhawal Jain (@dhawal20jain) February 22, 2024
No one concerned about hudson hornet of the game😔 pic.twitter.com/fHvQcdHmVH
— Jayesh (@aewhyy) February 22, 2024
Vicky ball was a benchmark during child hood.
Still cannot imagine the consistent quality that was delivered. With the logo of vicky embedded.— jeffs (Blue tick) (@jeffrycopps) February 22, 2024
The last time I played back when I was in school, got it for 25 rs. What the hell is happening man 🤨
— Subrat Kumar Pradhan (@tech_subrat) February 22, 2024
kya baat kar rahe ho ?! 40rs ki to milti thi
— Anubhav (@anubhavs_twt) February 22, 2024
Is that why kids don’t play gully cricket anymore? I remember us being the nuisance in the neighborhood, with aunties keeping guard to catch and keep the ball if it fell in their house or garden. 😭 https://t.co/FeMqUgurzK
— Shantonil Nag (@ShantonilNag) February 23, 2024
I used to buy it at Rs 15 back when I last played cricket https://t.co/Nuop5l8e0T pic.twitter.com/99wJTi5Fq9
— Chinmay କବି 🇮🇳💙 (@ChinuKabi) February 22, 2024
What childhood memories do you have attached to this ball? Share with us!