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A New Beginning For Indian Cricket, Hopefully......

India beat archrivals Pakistan by five runs at the bull ring on Monday to lift the inaugural twenty20 world cup.The Indian team, which was virtually written off even before a ball was bowled showed great character under new captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The playing X1, for a change gelled like a team and came up with a breathtaking performance to help India register the most famous victory over their sub continent rivals till date. But for me the stand out player for India in the tournament would be Gautam Gambhir who led the team with his solid and composed innings in the middle overs match after match He offered the much needed support in the middle overs, when wickets came tumbling down at the other end and the ever improving R. P. Singh with his beautiful line and length.And not to forget the young Joginder Singh who kept his cool and accepted his captians call to bowl the ultimate over at such a grand stage.Imagine Pakistan winning the cup, it would have been GAME OVER for the po

Single and (not yet) ready 2 mingle...

It’s the time of the year again, when the whole day is devoted to couples and all other days take a backseat. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day again. According to Wikipedia, it is a traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other, sending out Valentine’s card, candy or donations to charities, often anonymously. The time has come once again to ask one of the more personal questions: Why am I still single. But I guess, being single has its advantages I don’t mind being single. Really, I don’t as being single provides me a sense of freedom, independence, ample time to personal grooming and did I mention FREEDOM…yes u r damn right I did It will take a lot for me to want to get in to a relationship again. So during this Valentine’s Day, I am going to celebrate independence, freedom and the opportunity to love myself. What if I can’t celebrate with a lover, I shall celebrate it with a friend. Just on the other hand, who wants to celebrate it with me? I am still available for dates

Different Shades of BLUE....

I know the thought of the present Indian cricket team winning the world cup cricket tournament sounds incredible and judging by the recent performances of our Indian cricket team we are slowly striving back to our old reputation “snatching defeat from the hands of victory”. I know it’s a game where we win some and lose some, but the will to go that extra mile for that elusive win and absence of killer instincts (which has eluded our team time and again) has disappointed the Indian fan more then the loses. And taking in to consideration the power struggles that rests within the hierarchy and the internal politics (within the different zones) regarding the team selections, the silverware looks a distinct possibility. The Indian cricket team needs to desperately sort out their strategies for the World cup cricket tournament - the Indian team is actually good with batsmen like Tendulkar, Dhoni, Ganguly and Dravid, all rounders such as Yuvraj and Pathan and some raw pace bowling in the like

The Great Videshi Tamasha

First of all we must all get the concept of Big Brother clear. Big Brother is a show were the contestants have to avoid elimination and simultaneous eviction from the house, with the viewers deciding who will go when and in the process making every contestant a household name and enabling them to win the big cash prize dangling in the middle. Now coming to Shilpa Shetty, the bollywood siren, who has been reportedly paid Rs. 3.5 crore for participating in the high tension battlefield which they call the Big Brother house. She was ridiculed , humiliated, abused, was called ‘Paki’ and a ‘dog’, made fun of her cooking talent and was told to ‘fuck off back home’, thus clearly showing racial and Xenophobic colors. Now this issue has suddenly taken a very emotional turn with the whole world taking notice. 14,500 people have complained to UK media regulator Ofcom about the racist comments against Shilpa Shetty on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’. Even the London Parliament was not spared and the Labour

Plz don go.....

Test cricket's legendary bowler, Shane Warne retired from international competition after the Ashes 2006, thus marking the end of the most glamorous and controversial carrers in the sports glorious history. I think Shane Warne is the grestest cricketer ever (from the time i am watching and following cricket) and it was the perfect retirement party for the showman who made is debut against India way back in January 1992. To take 1000+ wickets in both the versions of the game is simply breathtaking and salute to your versatility, skills, hardwork, mental strength and flexibility. This once-in-life time champion will continue to inspire a generation of kids to take up the art of leg spin. Thanks Warne for giving us everything you could ever give and in the process entertaining millions worldwide and i was privileged enough to watch ur flippers, zooters, wrong uns with bated breath. i just wish u were an Indian !!!