Proteas' Test for Team India!

Indians looked to be invincibles in the placid, docile sub continental featherbeds. Our batsmen weren't really tested. As a result of these we were able to consolidate our No 1 position in the Test Rankings.

Apparently, Proteas would be itching to produce a green top to intimidate the Indians to submission. But that ploy could be counterproductive because we too have a potent pace attack that can make their batsmen run for their money. In Fact, this has been our weak link for us in the previous decade. We can say that we have sorted out this problem to some extent.

So we look like a balanced side with the ageless war horses leading the way. Our Opening slot is over reliant on the rampaging Phenomenon called Sehwag. Sehwag's partner Gambhir was very rusty in the previous series. Nevertheless, in the ODI series he showed signs of recovery. Rahul scored back to back centuries against the Kiwis but he is a far cry from what we know. Sachin is solid but he is a bit shaky about the prospects of Scoring his 50th Test Century. Laxman delivers when the batteries are down and when team sends an SOS call. It is very premature to pass any comments on Raina and Pujara. In fact, that is one of the problems which need to be addressed. Our bench strength has not been tested yet on lively pitches. On the forth coming tour of South Africa some of them will be truly tested. They would be peppered with Perfume Balls. Let us see how they fare in the ensuing confrontation.

Critics have rightly pointed that India is No 1 Test team without winning a series at South Africa and the Down Under. Even at the Down Under, we nearly won the in the 2003-04, but Proteas have overpowered, overplayed and out thought us in all our previous encounters in their soil. This time around we should reverse the trend in order to justify our position as the No 1 team. It is Now or Never kind of a situation for us. Our team is reasonably well balanced with the oldies looking very solid. I'm afraid whether we can get a team as solid as this one.


So guys gear up for challenge and justify that your position as the number one team is well deserved!

The Gmail Killer

New battle lines are being drawn between Google and Facebook. Facebook is all set launch an e-mail service. The reported service is called 'Project Titan', unofficially referred internally as it Gmail Killer. Of course, Gmail won't be the only one to be affected. Others who would be affected AOL, Yahoo with 303 million users and Microsoft with 384 million users. Facebook, would in all likelihood, leapfrog all these players with its 500 million users.

Facebook can leverage upon the massive user base to its advantage. Moreover, it can study the activities, buying patterns,gaming patterns of its users which can be monetized through advertising.

I have been a fan of Google and its products, let us see how good the mailing service from Facebook turns out to be. Whatever might be the case, the humble user stands to gain in the bargain. Competition generally brings about the best from the competing players. The end-user has a better range of products. The improved competitive atmosphere is likely to compensate on the privacy of the users.

If both the players can do away with possibility of intruding into the privacy, then the humble end user can expect a nice deal.

Futility of All-time world-XI's!

ESPN has recently published an All time world XI. For starters, you guys can take a look.

http://www.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/482936.html

Needless to say, this has evoked a spontaneous and endless debate about the presence or absence certain players in the XI. Indians would be elated to find the person occupying No 4 position, Sachin Tendulkar.In fact, he is the only player from the current lot.

Gavaskar's fans would be furious about his absence, so the would be the fans of Lara, Kapil Dev, Murali and Ponting. The endless debate would culminate into a vicious circle. So it would keep on repeating itself.

My argument is that the whole idea of framing All Time World XI is flawed. You can't compare people of different era. This statement may sound like a Cliché, but it does hold true. Gavaskar played against the fierce-some pace quartet without WEARING A HELMET or Protective gear.

Old-timer played in uncovered pitches, Nowadays the pitches are covered, rolled. There was also a even contest between bat and ball. Now, the runs are scored flat feather beds as a result the batting averages of the current lot is inflated.

So let us enjoy the game in its corresponding context..

Endhiran Goof!

The costliest Indian movie has lived up to its expectations. So far it has been a thundering success throughout country. Needless, to say it is having a dream run in south India. All the technical parameters have been carefully dealt with. Apart from the commercial success, the movie has received rave reviews from critics too.

The superstar has stormed the bastions of the khan territory, this would be surprising even for a hardcore superstar fan. In this deluge of applause, people tend to forget the acting skills of the superstar. The performance is powerful, subtle and jaw dropping at times.


Ok, have you guys noticed that the above pictures. Even a technically supreme picture seems to have certain goofs. During the song sequence Kadhal Anukal song, the light reflectors and the crew are visible through the reflections that come from Rajini's sun glasses. But seriously, that doesn't really matter. Does it?

Glorious infamy of Conwealth Games!

We can't help but notice the infamous corruption which preceded the games. Many would argue that the rich haul of medals have overshadowed the ignominy. Majority would argue that this is the way work is being done in our country for ages.

I feel that the culprits should be brought to be brought to book and shouldn't be left scot-free.

The enough misery stamps before a star bankrupt.

Oh paul, u did it again!

The soccer world cup has a curse for all the favourites. All the favourites barring spain have bitten dust. The most heart breaking debacle has been that of brazil who's flamboyant, attacking football has been nullified by Sniejdar and company. Next in line were argentina, who were petrified by ruthless Germans. On a lighter vein, we have gotten away from the possibility of Maradona fulfilling his PROMISE. Although i would have preferred the fulfillment of larissa's promise. Unfortunately, that was not to be, as paraguay has crashed out. The virtually unknown model has sky rocketed to lime light. Her popularity has been exploited to promote various brands. Another noteworthy feature of this world cup is the predictions of paul. I'm sure this eight legged freak will make established book makers run for their money. So far all his predictions have come true. Thanks paul i've made some easy money. Waiting for ur final prediction.