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 19:55 | 11/Jun/2007 |
| All hail the emperor! | |
| Whoever is responsible (read, the BCCI honchos) for the way the latest hunt for the next Indian coach was handled needs to be sacked immediately. It is not yet clear exactly why Graham Ford rejected the offer but the manner in which the BCCI and its seven-man committee have gone about selecting the coach has been just plain shameful. A brief summar...
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| 22:51 | 26/Jan/2007 |
| Fed-Ex News: Aus Open Title on Schedule | |
| Roger Federer is on track to win another Grand Slam title and the sun still rises in the East. Nothing's changed. I guess the only interesting point is to see whether he can win it in three sets...that would make him the first person to win a Grand Slam title since Bjorn Borg did it in the 1980 French Open. I understand that every sport has its sha...
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| 11:33 | 25/Jan/2007 |
| Two up, two to go | |
| So, India have pulled away to an unbeatable 2-0 lead over the West Indies. Two games left and according to this report, Yuvraj Singh, Pathan and Kumble come into the squad and replace Joginer Sharma and RP Singh. Interestingly Sehwag has not been selected inspite of a fine performance in the only Ranji trophy game he played. The youngsters Raina an...
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| 02:45 | 26/Dec/2006 |
| Blurred lines | |
| Before you read the remainder of this post, I'd like to ask the reader to think to himself on these questions: How far does does modern hard-nosed professionalism in cricket infringe on the "Spirit of the game"? Does it have bounds? Should the players alone be responsible for setting an example? Or should umpires, match referees and other administr...
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| 01:22 | 26/Dec/2006 |
| Team for the 2nd Test | |
| After completing the historic win in Johannesburg a week ago, the selection for the 2nd Test has been focussed on the opening combination and Munaf Patel's fitness. Wasim Jaffer has not had a memorable tour so far and after his failure in the game against the KwaZulu-Natal Invitation XI, his place in the final XI has come under serious scrutiny. At...
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| 01:02 | 23/Dec/2006 |
| Sledging lessons | |
| After witnessing the hilarious incident involving Sreesanth and Nel, I did a quick search on Youtube for funny sledging videos. Turn on the volume and enjoy! Boucher has a "quiet" word with Taibu Sangakkara has a go at Shaun Pollock Flintoff gives Bravo the treatment A classic moment from the 3rd Ashes Test 2006
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| 09:48 | 21/Dec/2006 |
| Wizard of Oz to retire after Ashes | |
| So, it's official now. Shane Keith Warne is going to retire in Sydney after the 5th Ashes Test. After about 15 more days, the fabulous bowler will no longer be seen bowling ripping leg-breaks, appealing in his unique style or celebrating a crucial wicket with his typical clenched fist "Yeaaahhhh!!!". Nor shall we see that expression of shock when a...
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| 02:34 | 19/Dec/2006 |
| India creates history! | |
| In its 10th Test match on South African soil, India claimed its 1st Test match victory in SA by 123 runs! On a Wanderers track which had everything every seam bowler dreamed of, this Indian team turned the tables on SA's pace battery and batsmen more accomplished and suited for these conditions. India put up a fighting total in the 1st innings and ...
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| 20:44 | 7/Dec/2006 |
| Imagine... | |
| Imagine if you were ever given a chance to bowl to world class batsmen in a net session, how would you react? You have a cherry in your hand and padded-up 22 yards away is any world class batsman you like...Lara, Tendulkar, Inzi, Ponting, Pietersen, Jayasuriya or Kallis? or maybe you want to turn back time and have a go at someone from some previou...
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| 07:11 | 7/Dec/2006 |
| Interesting read | |
| An interesting article from Cricinfo Magazine. Long, but makes some pertinent observations:Terrorism has ripped holes in the delicate fabric of Kashmir's beauty. It has dried up investment and employment opportunities that may otherwise have come the state's way. That India is taking its place as a global economic power is not lost on young Kashmir...
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