Around the (cricket) world in 10 seconds
December 9, 2007 by Dinsa Sachan
Filed under Tennis
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If you’ve had a topsy-turvy schedule like me, you probably don’t know what’s happening in the world of cricket. And you’ve missed all the action. But don’t worry, that’s what the round-ups are for.
The Sehwag Ouster: Virendar Sehwag, India’s only triple centurion, has been kicked outta door. This is a big blow to all us Veeru fans. Go rant and cry for justice.
India v. Pak: I’ve only watched the afternoon session today, mainly because it’s Sunday (and that’s good excuse for procrastination). The only thing I observed was that the pitch was pathetically slow, …read more
Why the BCCI shouldn’t hire Gary Kirsten
November 29, 2007 by Dinsa Sachan
Filed under Tennis
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What’s up, folks? Don’t tell me you are OK with Kirsten being named India coach!
*He’s only 40. Some of the seniors in Team India are well past 35. Do you think Kirsten will be taken seriously? I think that’s doubtful.
*He brings no impressive coaching credentials. Has he even coached a national team ever? Maybe he could fit in as coach for, say, Kenya or Bangladesh, but we’re talking India here, gentlemen, India.
* He won’t get it, the Indian Board’s politics and bureaucracy. I would say, bring on someone like Bishan Singh Bedi who knows …read more




