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Deadly Deba

Deba Prasad Dhar

Deba Prasad Dhar

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Had ICC legitimised beamers, Deba would have probably opened the bowling for India. Claims that unlike Sir Len Hutton, he has never got out Obstructing the Field. Fortunately for the game, there were no takers for his argument. Finally, he chose the pen to vent his spleen at the establishment, and till to date the BCCI continues to present him scores of opportunities. After spending the better part of his youth in a plastic company and plugging away mindlessly at the computer, he has found his true metier in sports writing.

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Save the tiger

Posted Sunday , February 25, 2007 21:48

"Virendra Sehwag’s net was a sneeze away from me," I told a few younglings. That day I unabashedly switched to full-brag mode as I narrated my experience of watching the Indian team practice. "Is VRV Singh very quick?" one of them asked. "Quick?" I shot back, "From 40 yards I couldn’t sight the ball, what to say of the batsman." For a while he mused reflectively staring into the blank space. A film of twinkles smouldered in his eyes as he said, "If VRV is that express,....

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Refuge in martyrdom

Posted Friday , February 09, 2007 17:44

India’s work-ethic icon is making the wrong noises. Mohammad Kaif’s statement to the media that he is ‘used to getting dropped’ betrays a mind laden with self-pity. Why does Kaif feel that the quicksand of injustice swallows him? Sad indeed that one who was touted as potential India captain has sought refuge in martyrdom. After the considerable investment to hone him for future, Kaif should have been the first choice as Rahul Dravid’s deputy. His under-19 exploits – when he won India the World Cup –....

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