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In the words of Bugsy Siegel, or at least the script from the movie (when he learns that Mussolini has been executed), “I can’t believe they did it. I can’t believe the bastards actually went through with it!” Just a...(more)
With the benefit of hindsight, its always easy to believe you could have done things differently.
At that particular moment however, it always seems like a good idea. Its o-so-easy to ignore the general consensus and go with the easy money....(more)
Overheard at the chambers of the Chairman of the PCB.
IB: Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the biggest drama queen of us all?
M: Oh dear… well you see.. the thing is…
IB (beaming): C’mon out with it, I know its getting m...(more)
1) We’re Diggin In Da Nose!
What it means: We don’t care. Go back to the cricket. (A clever veiled protest by the commentators)
When its used: Whenever the camera focuses on any of the celebs or the corporate specialty/ club lou...(more)
Former English skipper Michael Vaughan opened himself to criticism when he was quoted saying he was unhappy at the influx of South African players into the English side by The Independent. It was just a few weeks ago that another former ski...(more)
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How crap is New Zealand’s team management? Are there really so few talented players in the country that the likes of Neil Broom and James Franklin are bring persisted with despite so many failures. Here are Neil Brooms’ ODI stat...(more)
At around noon on March 7th the two new teams that will join the IPL from 2011 onwards will be announced. Much has been made about the the significant rise in the minimum bidding amount for a new franchise – up to $225 million which i...(more)
A couple of days ago Harsha Bhogle (who recently joined twitter, follow him on twitter here – @bhogleharsha) mentioned he was going to be commentating during the 2010 IPL. Apparently this year there will be three commentary teams cove...(more)
From cricinfo commentary for the game between the West Indies and and Zimbabwe, we get this special from Kemar Roach
48.3 Roach to Sibanda, OUT, Smoking guns! Roach literally and otherwise breaks through the defences of the batsman. The b...(more)
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There have been strong reactions from several people on the decision to nominate John Howard, former Prime Minister of Australia, as Cricket Australia and New Zealand’s selection to take over the presidency of the ICC in 2012. Yet as ...(more)
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In my previous post in this series I tried putting forward the case that despite the poor performances by the newer members in the squad, the future of Indian cricket’s batting is in good hands. The bowling is where things start becom...(more)
Umpires. Match referees. Australian team management. Australian cricket board. ICC. Hahaha, ignore the last part. And the bits in front of that as well. But seriously, you guys have got to stop thinking there isn’t a problem here. You...(more)
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Mitchell Johnson
Australia
Urm… No. There was a lot of talk about yesterday’s match giving us a preview of what the next generation of Indian cricket has to offer, but that was a bit off if for no other reason because some of our “gen-next” pl...(more)
Apparently the ICC has submitted evidence to the PCB of a couple of players’ involvement in match fixing. There is confusion as to whether this involves current players or those not part of the squad and if the matches are recent or o...(more)
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Kamran Akmal
In my last post I noted why it was so important for India to host the IPL incident-free this year. Among the many people who have voiced similar sentiments are none other than Shane Warne, who did a complete 180 on twitter a few hours after...(more)
Lalit Modi was extremely active on Twitter today, here are a few of the early tweets Prem Panicker caught and dissects on his blog. Modi regularly plugs the IPL on the social media giant and that often invites derision particularly when he ...(more)
Was there ever a player who deserved it more? Sachin Tendulkar today powered himself past the records of Pakistan’s Saeed Anwar and Zimbabwe’s Charles Coventry for the highest score in an ODI, 194 (n.o. in Coventry’s case)...(more)
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Sachin Tendulkar
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It was inevitable, but after being initially thankful that a couple of tests were scheduled into a series that shouldn’t have had any, everyone wants more or at least a decider. I say everyone, because I hope that such was the quality...(more)
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Hashim Amla defied India today. He defied them yesterday. He defied them four days ago. He defied them a week ago. And all the time he piled on the runs with the utmost grace and ease. He only ever really looked flustered once, when Ishant ...(more)
India won a thrilling game against South Africa that went down to the wire in the final minutes of the fifth and final day of the second test at Eden Gardens. Hashim Amla almost single handedly saved the game for the Saffers and was unbeate...(more)
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