The Wednesday at Mohali
"Mohali mein hum itne chauke-chhake maarenge ki confuje ho jaaoge ki boundary pe khade ho ki border pe!!!"
Read more...Hello doctor. Is India all right?
Cricket is a religion here. It is also a medical necessity. My father went into surgery right at the time Ricky Ponting won the toss and put India on the field.
Read more...Real battle begins now and dreams come alive
Unlike the last two World Cups, there are no surprises in the final eight, though their placements in the standings are a bit unexpected.
Read more...Knock yourself out on India
India has made it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup...One Hindi TV channel sports anchor could barely remain in his chair – the expert rambled on about how this was a great achievement, and I sat there baffled.
Read more...A billion people let go off a lazy smile as their favourite men…(in blue) ‘romped?’ the Dutch to reserve a place in the quarters.
Read more...Commentary box mein mere sahyogi hai
Bored with English commentators, I had just switched channels to discover cricket being served the Hindustani way as well.
Read more...Seeking - 5 true, blue bowlers
It's evident, isn't it - bowling isn't India's strong suit… and yes I have heard all this talk about playing to your strengths.
Read more...Bleeding Blues: Tale of the retired hurt
How do professional cricketers deal with injuries and particularly career-threatening ones? Is it something that one accepts as a professional hazard associated with sports?
Read more...Liminal colours of the World Cup
I am dying my hair (or whatever's left of it) a dark shade of purplish blue. Somehow, it seems to be the only way that the Indians have a sure-shot chance of beating Ireland when they face off on Sunday.
Read more...The over ten day Cup
So, whoever said that the first week and a half of the World Cup has been rather dull is as ignorant as the Eskimo who talks of sand sculpting. And that the 50-over format is under threat is just another lame excuse to pretend knowledge on the sport minus the passion that cricket evokes.
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