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Bolshoi The Boxer Discovers The Ego (Satire): Kevin Pietersen, Brylcreem Hero


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My dog, Bolshoi The Boxer, asked me this morning: “Am I egoistic? Do I have a large ego?”

“What makes you think that? Has someone said something to you? Have you had another fight with Botox?”

Botox, the Pekingese, is Bolshoi’s girlfriend; Bolshoi, however, takes umbrage at being termed her boyfriend.

Yuvraj Singh batting at Adelaide Oval

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“I have been reading an article about Yuvraj Singh ranked among the top ten egos in sport this year by the British newspaper, the Daily Telegraph.

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Bolshoi The Boxer Writes For Sports Keeda (Satire)


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My dog, Bolshoi, is keen. He intends to become a sports journalist.

“Do you know that Sports Keeda is running a competition for posts about the World Cup on its website?”

“Yes, I received an email informing me of something to that effect.” I reply.

“I wish to participate. Can you eke out my entry on your laptop?”

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Bolshoi,The Boxer, Believes It Paes to Be Leander’s Muse (Satire)


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Bolshoi, my pet Boxer, wishes to act in a Hollywood picture.

“I have decided that I will become a film star. I want to win an Oscar for the country.”

“Sure. And pigs will fly.” I reply.

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Bolshoi The Boxer flies to South Africa (Satire)


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My dog, Bolshoi The Boxer, wants me to buy him a plane ticket to South Africa.

Bolshoi is a huge cricket fan and the performance of the Indian cricket team in the first Test at the Centurion has him worried.

“How can the No. 1 Test team in the world stutter to 136-9? And none of the batsmen could score a fifty?”

“That’s easy to answer. They were Morkeled and Steyned.” I reply.

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Ashes 2010 , Third Test:Musings on Australian preparations


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Ricky Ponting feels that the Perth wicket will allow him the luxury of playing four fast bowlers. Horses for courses is the theory in play. It may well be a ploy that could backfire. The last time India played Australia in Australia, it was at Perth that the Indians pulled one back to make it 2-1 under the inspiring leadership of Anil Kumble.  The Englishmen’s cause,however, is not helped by Stuart Broad’s injury and consequent absence.

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India Versus South Africa: Thoughts before the first ball is bowled


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If this is the Final Frontier for India, is the run-up to the series the Final Countdown?

If Tendulkar scores his 50th ton in the first Test, will he be a centurion or a half-centurion at the Centurion?

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Nadal Effect: Bolshoi The Boxer yearns for Armani (Satire)


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My dog, Bolshoi the Boxer, was saying,” I hear that Rafael Nadal is going to strip for Armani underwear.”

I replied, “Hmm. Is that so?”

“Yes”, he replied. “I want you to write a letter to the various underclothes manufacturers in India that I am available to model their brands.”

“I think I would cut a fine figure for VIP. VIP stands for Very Important Person and that I am.” he continues.

“Or I could shoot for Roopa. I am in excellent shape.It would make for a snug fit.”

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Ashes 2010: Ramblings, Rumblings and Grumblings (Satire)


LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Kevin Pietersen poses with the new Brylcreem paste at the Brylcreem Paste Lauch Party at Vendome on October 27, 2010 in London, England. To celebrate this season s Ashes series and a second year working with Brylcreem Boy Kevin Pietersen, Brylcreem has released a Limited Edition version of their latest product Brylcreem Paste. The product is modelled on a test cricket ball and will sell in Boots in October. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Brylcreem Paste)

Some ramblings,rumblings and grumblings on the current Ashes series :

There’s a lot of Strauss on Ricky Ponting to pull up his socks and make a contribution.

The press-hounds are Ponting out scapegoats — Ricky is first among equals.

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Bolshoi—the Boxer— and the IPL (Satire)


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My dog, Bolshoi , the Boxer, is quite peeved with me.

How do I know that?

Well, for one, he keeps giving me these dirty looks, looks that would have you believe that I am going to eat up everything that is laid in his name-plated bowl.

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IPL: Recusal, All-Rounder Ganguly and the return of Lara (Satire)


ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 10: Brian Lara and guest arrive at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2010 at Emirates Palace Hotel on March 10, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Laureus)

The BCCI created some kind of legal precedent by forcing former Justice BN Srikrishna—the court-appointed arbitrator for the legal battle between BCCI and Kings XI—to seek recusal from his engagement.

The legal luminary represented the Wadia group over 35 years ago when he was a young lawyer. Ness Wadia is a stakeholder in Kings XI Punjab.

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