Tag Archives: Sachin Tendulkar

Captain Crucifixion

Posted on May 11, 2010 by thecricketcouch

India have been unceremoniously bounced out of yet another Twenty20 world cup and there is a lot of blame going around and most of it is gonna be at the feet of India’s captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Being the captain … Continue reading →

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Impending Twitter Crash of 2010

Posted on May 5, 2010 by thecricketcouch

From now on, you can say in public that you follow God and you won’t be misconstrued for a religious person. It has happened folks! Sachin Tendulkar is finally on twitter and I am following him. I first noticed that … Continue reading →

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Coming full circle with Sanath Jayasuriya

Posted on May 3, 2010 by thecricketcouch

The beginning and the (seeming) end of the great career of Sanath Jayasuriya has tremendous symmetry to it. He began as a bowling all-rounder for Sri Lanka considered initially for the short format of the game, the ODIs. Now, as … Continue reading →

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The IPL Finals – Running diary Part 2

Posted on April 26, 2010 by thecricketcouch

Read the Part 1 of the running diary on Chennai Innings Part 2: Mumbai Innings We all settle back in. Some of the CSK fans, including me, bemoan the fact that they have to root against Sachin Tendulkar. Such are … Continue reading →

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IPL Finals Preview

Posted on April 25, 2010 by thecricketcouch

We are only few hours away from the final match of the IPL 2010 tournament. On the outset, it looks like a match-up of a team that’s been clicking on all cylinders and another team that has clawed and scratched … Continue reading →

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The feet are firmly where they are supposed to be

Posted on April 23, 2010 by thecricketcouch

It never ceases to amaze me, the incredible humility that Sachin Tendulkar displays at all times. In spite of being the biggest star in the world of cricket, and being showered with unabashed adulation of millions, if not billions, he … Continue reading →

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And the God said..

Posted on April 23, 2010 by thecricketcouch

Tom Alter: Sachin, So you prefer facing Walsh and Marshall? You prefer facing fast bowling, why? Sachin: Of course. Of course. I like facing fast bowling, because, the ball comes straight on to the battt. Skip to 3:24 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5RSm1EXRJM] Tweet

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