By V.N. Prasad Playing proverbial ‘PING – PONG’ with Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market Regarding demolition or reconstruction of the dilapidated, heritage buildings of Devaraja Market and the Landsdowne Building, the “Costs Vs Risk Analyses’’ needs genuine intents. Bold approach is essential for Engineers of the Government to submit analytically sound reports for the politicians…
Proteas drub top ranked India to humiliating Test series defeat 2-1
January 16, 2022By V.N. Prasad Heartiest congratulations to the young Proteas who gathered all their might to register a 2-1 victory over the favourites, India. It was monumental effort in all departments of the game; turning the result into a ‘Nightmare’ for Indians; bruising their ego beyond belief; a shameful disposition considering the expectations; not only in…
OZ debutant Scott Boland consigns English to ‘ashes’ at MCG in ‘Ashes Series’ downunder
January 4, 2022At the ‘Boxing Day Test’, Scott Boland, the only 2nd male Aborigine, after Jason Gillespie, skittled the Englishmen running through the side in a devastating spell of 4 – 1 – 7 – 6 in the 2nd inning. It was a treat to watch. Every wicket was purchased — with immaculate line, length and bounce…
Bravo ‘Black Caps’ for pulling off a ‘nail-biting’ tame draw at Kanpur
December 3, 2021By V.N. Prasad Green Park’ Kanpur wore a smoggy/foggy look — morning till evening on all the days. The Ball kept low and indifferent. Last day was a thriller. Proverbial ‘heart in the mouth’ situation prevailed as the 9th wicket of the Kiwis fell with 9 minimum overs to come; over the remaining time span…
Australians lift their first T20 World Cup trophy
November 18, 2021By V.N. Prasad Hearty congratulations to the Aussies (OZs) on lifting their 1st T20 ICC World Cup. The 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was the seventh ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. ‘Ring of Fire’ at the Dubai International Stadium roared with colourful fireworks as Mitchell Marsh scooped the 113th ball to the boundary. OZ…
Cricket Talk: ‘Breathtaking’ moments in T20 WC semi-finals
November 14, 2021By V.N. Prasad T20 World Cup-2021 has produced ‘breathtaking’ moments in both the semi-finals. Toppers in groups, England and Pakistan, squeezed out in the semis has added strength to the century-old statement, “A cricket match is never over until the last ball is bowled.” Just 2 to 3 overs can topple the apple cart and…
Cricket Talk: Kiwis drub Indians; 33 balls to spare
November 3, 2021By V.N. Prasad Sharp at 7 pm. Virat flipped the coin up. Kane called it right. For the umpteenth time, Virat lost the toss. Kane chose to chase. Statistically, victory chasing was at 8 to 0. We had not beaten NZ in a WC since 2013. With the toss, half the gloom descended. Instead of…
Loss to Pak – Not the end of the world
October 27, 2021By V.N. Prasad At the outset, congratulations to Pak on their victory. In all Departments, they excelled. Brilliant bowling, well-disguised ‘Slower Ones’ and with consistency, excellent fielding, all high catches taken and stupendous batting. Both the openers, Babar and Rizwan, batted beautifully. Let us admit sportingly. Neither Rohit nor KLR are to be blamed for…
Aborted English Tour was disappointing while we were chanting Yeh Dil Maange More! upon our victory at the Oval
September 20, 2021By V.N. Prasad Ravi Shastry was imprudent in releasing his book while COVID is still active in England. He compounded the act by tagging along a few players and supporting staff to the function — all contributing to agonising abortion of an excellent series. BBCI’s offer to send our team for completing the series in…
Tour of India Team 2 to Sri Lanka. Was it necessary?
August 4, 2021By V.N. Prasad BCCI sending Team 1 to England for traditional Test Series and Team 2 to Sri Lanka for limited overs cricket seemingly lacked maturity. Yes, benevolent disposition of BCCI towards the ailing economy of Cricket Sri Lanka was in good taste; but it boomeranged in terms of quality of cricket played. Our boys…
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