Deba Prasad Dhar

This is a remarkable concept by architect of global repute, Trupti Doshi - something for nations to ponder over: youtu.be/hKMnPP4bmcw

@nottheamit Why are you after IPL all the time? He is 29, and even if he plays for India, he's unlikely to have a long career. Shouldn't he plan his life beyond the 22 yards? Thoda paise bana liya toh kya bura hain?

Keep Nabi away from IPL

@nottheamit Timely and relevant piece. Yes, No. 3 slot can’t be messed with. That said, batting on this surface is not easy. You must have seen it. So, given the conditions, Washy actually did more than a decent job. This could be a stopgap arrangement given the conditions.

Gambhir has refused to give any batter a gud run in Test cricket at no 3. Wasington Sundar became the sixth batter in last 12 months to be slotted at this position. Once number 3 used to be the pinnacle of Test batting. Now its a stop gap arrangement... In today's Mumbai Mirror

Andrew Flintoff's iconic over in the Ashes on this day 20 years ago.

The story of LIFE in 3 images! @mdsirajofficial 👍🇮🇳⭐️

@MichaelVaughan @WasimJaffer14 Why do you make a fool of yourself, Michael Vaughan? You give Wasim Jaffer a chance to make you look like a clown.

Afternoon @WasimJaffer14 .. Hope you are ok 👍

@sanjaymanjrekar Found this gem, @sanjaymanjrekar. Your innings against East Zone. youtu.be/L3Hbw6JDtWg?si…

Finally this very likeable & class cricketer comes of age. Carries his form from one Test to the other. 2 hundreds now in 3 Tests! Pity about the immediate dismissal after. But overall so far this series🙇🙇🙇 KL! #KLRahul

@nottheamit Absolutely timely and relevant article. Surprised why such an important aspect of the series hasn't been reported in detail, save a few media houses. Kudos to the reporter for doing an excellent job sitting in Mumbai.

Spoke to the man behind Dukes ball to listen to what he thinks maybe the reason of the ball going soft, as indian captain Gill wondered after second Test. Jajodia wants new balls taken between 60 and 70 overs. Puts part of blame on more sixes and powerful bats

@MichaelVaughan It's ok. Wasim Jaffer will lend you one.

Lost my phone !!!!!

@MichaelVaughan Let's ask Wasim Jaffer

I wonder if it’s possible to finish the IPL in the UK .. We have all the venues and the Indian players can then stay on for the Test series .. Just a thought ?

@toi_nitinnayak Well said, Nitin. Two ageing elephants that have overstayed their welcome but continue to live in denial. But fans need to know what the next batting brigade, headed by Mr Shubman Talented Gill, is doing. Never seen someone getting bowled with such alarming regularity.

Saw India's dismissals again just for confirmation. For Indian cricket's sake, and I know I am sounding like an anti-national here, I hope that rain does not stop Australia from winning here. That is the only way the elephants in the room will hopefully be addressed. #INDvAUS

@AiAishhh31120 @debasissen Bhai, he is a senior journalist. Please show respect.

@debasissen Stop licking asses. Who's Rohit? Why should y'all have to see whether he's getting comfortable, doing good, buring his belly? Aren't you all tired of it? Is India in such a bad condition where u have to go behind unfit Rohit instead of skilled youngsters?

Rohit Sharma looked much more confident in the nets today. Faced Siraj, Bumrah and Akashdeep with the new ball. #AUSvsIND

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 The Deadlock (Part III) Broadcasters, particularly Star Disney, were uneasy. The prospect of a Champions Trophy devoid of India-Pakistan matches threatened to undercut their investments. Star Disney had already signalled its intent to renegotiate the $3.2 billion broadcast rights for the Indian territory by August 2025. The ICC, caught in this maelstrom, found itself paralysed, neither a profit-driven entity nor an impartial arbiter, but an organisation dependent on members, now brazenly ensnared by India’s influence. As the impasse deepens, the ICC faces an existential question: can it preserve the sanctity of the sport while succumbing to the overreach of a single member? If no resolution is achieved, the hybrid model will proceed to a vote, one Pakistan is almost certain to lose, given the political dynamics of the ICC Board regardless of the sway of its sitting Chair. The Champions Trophy 2025, which was conceived not purely as a business model but to forge cricket unity, building brand, to enhance competition where lesser teams were not in the fray, now stands as a delineation of cricket’s fractured soul. a. The absence of India's participation in the Champions Trophy, slated to be held in Pakistan, casts a shadow far graver than the mere loss of a sporting value. It is a harbinger of financial tumult, & in all probability any cricket tournament minus India is a non- starter commercially even competitively. So no broadcaster would be willing to put on stake their investments. b. Commercial failure will surely hurt ICC & tournaments credibility if India doesn’t participate & the way they have thus far orchestrated the entire drama, they will push their way in no matter how crude or illegitimate it looks. Here it is commercialism versus ethics c. Rest assured, contrary to the perceptions created, Pakistan & India matches not taking place and that too until 2027 will not serve the broadcasters either. So whether India media, their commentators or public likes or not such are the cricketing dynamics & many unseen factors which mandate at least 3 to 4 matches between India & Pakistan in one cycle of the broadcast & digital rights. This unexpected response of PCB has put the ICC & BCCI in a quandary. d. What if ICC Chaired by Jay Shah, which is the likely outcome, vote is commissioned & PCB’s rights are withdrawn & the tournament is shifted elsewhere? What should be PCB’s stance? e. It should remain unchanged, even the tournament could be boycotted, & legal course taken. Pakistan’s case is surely strong. And for that ICC Board would have to come up with cogent reasons to shorn Pakistan’s hosting rights? And to be given in writing. And if PCB wilts they will be trampled and dead in future. Or if they have to concede then at least they should accrue 3% raise in annual share which is also improbable given the workings & timing. f. All should remember if Pakistan & India matches cease to happen, no broadcaster will be comfortable & there are other indirect stakeholders which actually complete the economic outlay & build equities during the games between the two archrivals (white, grey & black economy). It will surely change the face of international cricket. g. Again a wrong interpretation- If compellingly hosting rights are taken away from Pakistan, they wouldn’t lose USD 65 million since it’s the total hosting budget. Pakistan will lose USD 6 million hosting fee, USD 1.75 million is the insurance money & another prospective USD 1.75 million from ticketing/other sales. So Pakistan in case the hosting rights are taken away will only lose USD 6 million. However if they stand up they’ll soon be counted. @iRashidLatif68 @MohsinnaqviC42 @krick3r @KlasraRauf @MalickViews

@robinsingh1409 Deserved to play more Tests.

For me there was no blueprint for success .. my road was mine alone. A Trinidadian in the 80s in Madras trying to break through… today when I think of it … I too can’t believe I did it. No Godfather , no short cuts but the difficult road led to a beautiful destination. #GodIsGood

Mohammad Kaif reaction to Prithvi Shaw Unsold in IPL Mega Auction. #IPLAuction #IPLAuctiononJioStar #IPLauctions2025 #IPL2025

@pseudoer @sanjaymanjrekar Many do. You don't it's a different matter.

@sanjaymanjrekar Man only you understand what you write.

It’s basic nature really, if you want to play & excel at Test cricket, even if you have the T20 game. Test batting is tough & rewards not commensurate with effort. Both Jaiswal & Rahul want to. So their basic nature has to be applauded! 👏👏👏

@sufi_cricholic @swaris16 Sufiyan-ji, social media is full of glorified people like her. Ignore.

@swaris16 Yeah you are right because you have scored 34 centuries in test matches and he does not know any thing about the game.

I don't understand Gavaskar's opinions on Ranji being devalued. He's saying the Emerging Cup is on, next month there will be the IND-SA T20Is and the India A tour to Australia (IND A will play the Indian team later in Aus). So, no one plays the Ranji Trophy. He says these are "needless" and should be skipped for Ranji, played on flat wickets? Really? I'd prefer A tours overseas any day.

@MituSamar Looks like you clicked it with chai in hand and your favourite glucose biscuit to complement it.

All my favourites in one frame. #NatureTherapy #NaturalHealing

Hadlee v Kapil 11 runs to win from last 6 balls. Kapil to bowl Hadlee to face What an absolute thriller 👇🏽👇🏽

Sachin Tendulkar vs Australia in 1998 at Kanpur ( Triangular Series ) India chasing 223 Sachin 100(88) 7- 6s 5- 4s 112.4 - SR Sachin out when the score was 175 and after that within no time 3 wickets fell #SachinTendulkar #KanpurTest x.com/loyalsachfan01…

@hashmi_shahid You have a big heart.

Can’t believe Ashwin is the oldest to take a five-fer for India… energy wise he should be the youngest! What a player, genius cricketer … keep shinning young man … you beautify Test cricket… testing bowlers, testing batters #IndVsBan