Gone are the days when boys believed that their trouser pockets were meant only to carry marbles to play. The little glass spheres were available in vibrant colours. Those who could not effort to buy would make out of mud, and put in the sun for drying. Some children have an impressive collection of marbles, which they kept supplementing. The game was simple, and could be played in any open area. Dig a hole or draw a line/box, and the players could start the game.
When bored, they would kill birds with it using a sling.
The once common sight of small groups shooting marbles with outmost concentration, is now gone.
However, now effort must come from somewhere to revive this game.
