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Bethanie Mattek-Sands: What she said, really meant and definitely did not

Posted by LINUS FERNANDES ⋅ May 28, 2011

What she said:

"You see two girls, blonde hair, wearing the exact same thing head to toe. If I can’t tell them apart, no way a fan’s going to tell them apart. It just brings, you know, something unique to the game."

Bethanie-Mattek-Sands, making a case for her unique on-court look.

What she really meant:

“If socks right to the knees help fans differentiate between me and other players, then, hell, yes, I’m going to wear some.”

What she definitely didn’t:

“Next year, it’s stockings, one for the left leg, none for the other.”

ICC World Cup 2011: Should India bat first or second?

Posted by LINUS FERNANDES ⋅ March 11, 2011

Fans wave the Indian flag during a match again...

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Woes with the bowling attack has led to critics lending suggestions as to how the men in blue can overcome their travails.

There is, however, no need to make a mountain of a molehill.

There is less to be concerned about than other teams like South Africa, England,Pakistan or Sri Lanka. Australia and the West Indies are notable , even surprising, exceptions. Maybe playing to your strengths even in alien conditions has its merits.

India have not exhibited their best but have continued their winning ways. It has not been great watching but it’s been effective.

At the end of the day, it’s about getting the job done. Winning ugly is still winning.

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