Shri Bala Ji Sports

You can find Shri Bala Ji Sports right opposite the Kailash Shiv Mandir on S.K. Road in Gandhinagar. It’s a great spot because there is always a lot of movement outside with people going to the temple. Our shop is full of bats, balls, jerseys, and all sorts of gear. It smells a bit like leather and new rubber inside. Our shop has been a part of this street for several seasons now, and most of the local kids know us. They come in to test the weight of a cricket bat or to buy a new whistle for their coach. It’s not a quiet place. There is usually a game on the small TV we keep in the corner, and people stop by just to talk about the latest scores. We don’t have a fancy layout with expensive glass displays. Everything is out where you can touch it and try it out. Sometimes the stacks of boxes get a bit high and we have to move them around to find a specific size. The floor is a bit worn from all the foot traffic over the years, but we think it gives the place some character. We aren't a big mall store with bright lights. We are just a local shop where we know your name if you come in more than once. We spend our time restocking shelves and chatting with customers about their weekend matches. It’s a simple life, surrounded by sports equipment and the sounds of the temple across the street.