By Aditya, on August 18th, 2008%
The best players of spin in the world. Supposedly. Falling like nine pins. More like ten, but what the hell. To a rookie.
And not a spinner in sight to take out the opposition. Of course, the two are connected. Let the mudslinging begin. “Too many ads”… “their heads have become too big…” “Their bats are too small…”
At the time of writing, India hadn’t lost yet, but it was inevitable.
I also believe that Tony Greig’s presence is affecting India’s fortunes.
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By Aditya, on August 17th, 2008%
I don’t think Sarkar is one of those movies that has layers upon layers which the viewer will see everytime they watch it. But there is something about it that makes you want to watch it. Over and over.
So the awkward “Thaamba, thaamba” notwithstanding from the Big B, I power on for a fifth viewing. And continue to enjoy it over and over.
Incidentally, I would much rather have been watching the India v Sri Lanka ODI over the long weekend. Funnily, though, it begins tomorrow. On a Monday. Well, perhaps the administrators got it wrong? Or is there a divine plan and meaning that us mere mortals can’t see? Anyhoo, all I wanted was the match.
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By Aditya, on August 8th, 2006%
Yet again, an Australian cricketer (albeit former) was at the centre of a “racial abuse” storm. The guilty party this time: former Aussie batsman Dean Jones. His crime: Calling Hashim Amla a “terrorist” when on air. His justification: “It was a silly and completely insensitive thing to say and, obviously, it was never supposed to be heard over the air”.
The silly and insensitive part we agree to. But what about stupid? What does he mean “It was never supposed to be heard…” never mind where. On Air or not, he has no business saying this. For one, he is a public figure and must display more responsibility of what he says.
Of course, this is not the first time that an Australian player has been found guilty of such abuse. Darren Lehmann was the guilty one last time around.
While players have been found guilty, even the crowds in Australia have not been . . . → Read More: Racism rears its head in Cricket… again
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