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Harsha Bhogle: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
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What he said:
“They are trying to be half-hour players; but for that, you’ll need to first be a good four-day player!”
Harsha Bhogle believes that T20 players have to be good at the longer formats first.
What he really meant:
“Longer version players can always adapt to the shorter version of the game. Vice-versa not quite!”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Half-an-hour of T20 and IPL will keep the selectors at bay.”
Surprises in Indian Test team for WI tour in notable absentees, not selections
The Indian Test team for the West Indies tour has been announced.
In a surprise move, Indian selectors rested Sachin Tendulkar. The master batsman will not feature on the entire West Indies tour. West Indian cricket fans are denied an opportunity to catch one last glimpse of Tendulkar before he bids farewell to the game.
The controversial shoulder injury to Gautam Gambhir and the sudden illness of Yuvraj Singh mean that this is one of the weakest batting sides to tour abroad in recent times.
Ravi Shastri: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“Your last game was a good tight game against … Whom did you beat?”
Ravi Shastri makes it obvious that he lost the plot but not the words.
What he really meant
“It’s all coming back to me now….But just in case, it doesn’t , can you tell me?”
“Too many IPL games, how do I make it apparent to the viewers?” (stage whisper)
“Aw, come on, you really think I care?” (sotto-voce)
What he definitely didn’t:
“These tight games, they’re so exciting, I can’t recall the teams or the players. At least, I recall yours.”
“I know—I like hearing the sound of my own voice.”
Club over country: Sachin Tendulkar only cricketer to pass polygraph test (Satire)
MUMBAI—
The “club over country” debate took a controversial fresh turn when the ICC and the BCCI released details of polygraph tests administered to a select bunch of international cricketers participating in the IPL.
Heeding complaints from fans and under intense media pressure and scrutiny, the BCCI roped in the country’s premier investigative agency ,the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) , to conduct a series of lie detector tests on certain high-profile players.
Shane Warne: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“Winners party, losers sit at meetings.”
Shane Warne, explaining his leadership philosophy, to his Rajasthan Royals teammates.
What he really meant:
“Celebrate the wins, they’re hard-earned.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Don’t plan for the wins.”
Madan Mitra: What he said, really meant and definitely didn’t
What he said:
“I didn’t know whether to invite players or call snake charmers to get rid of the snakes that crawled all over.”
West Bengal’s sports minister, Madan Mitra, laments the state of Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, slated to host the Argentine soccer team on the 2nd of September, 2011.
What he really meant:
“I’m tearing out my hair in frustration and disbelief. I can’t walk around the ground, how will footballers play?”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Let’s play snake-and-ladders instead.”
What he said, really meant and definitely didn’t: Sidhartha Mallya
What he said:
“If you take away the cheergirls, the after-match parties, etc, then there will be no difference between an IPL match and a Ranji Trophy or a Duleep Trophy match.”
Sidhartha Mallya, the prince of Good Times, comments on the recent cheerleaders’ controversy.
What he really meant:
“Glamour, girls and Gayle, that’s what the IPL is all about.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Take away the cricketers and we’ll still have an IPL.”
Shane Warne replaces Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3 (Satire)
Image via Wikipedia
(“I am getting Bollywood offers.” says Shane Warne.)
MUMBAI—
Shane Warne has been offered the villain’s role in Dhoom3 by Yash Raj films.
The move comes as a surprise as Aamir Khan was initially signed on as the fresh, new villain in the series.
Image via Wikipedia
However, it is learnt that the Khan had a difference of opinion with Aditya Chopra about his role in the movie. He felt that his part was not meaty enough. The part has now gone to a man who has sworn off large portions of red meat.
IPL Governing Council adds four games to next year’s IPL (Satire)
MUMBAI—
In response to Pune Warriors India and Kochi Tuskers Kerala’s complaints that they have lost approximately 25% of expected revenue owing to a reduction in the number of games played in the IPL, the governing council decided to increase the number of games by four in next year’s edition.
In addition to the playoffs for the top four spots in the competition, there will be play-offs for the wooden spoon.
What he said, really meant and definitely didn’t: Jacob Oram
Image by Dhammika Heenpella / Images of Sri Lanka via Flickr
What he said:
“After nearly every game there’s an after-party, there’s Bollywood stars there and fashion parades; the drinks are free and the cheerleaders are around. It’s a different world. Sometimes you wonder if you’re here for cricket or not. Ultimately you are. It is good fun, but at the same time I don’t think it’s reality."
Jacob Oram describing his hurly-burly life in the IPL.
What he really meant:
“Cricket’s my reality.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“It’s a paid vacation but hush, don’t tell anyone.”
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