Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Organize and Act
When I organize, I do not Act; when I Act... well I wasnt organized at all!!
Its a sad story.. It happens all the time
After many failures they both have given me and much much thoughts....
I have realized the importance of both!!
So now I wont Organise and would definitely not Act also!!
Its a sad story.. It happens all the time
After many failures they both have given me and much much thoughts....
I have realized the importance of both!!
So now I wont Organise and would definitely not Act also!!
Lets Blog: The Vague Future of ODI Cricket
Apnay Markaz Say Agar Door Nikal Jao Gay,
Khawab Ho Jao Gay, Afsanon may Dhal Jao Gay,
Day Rahay Hain Jo Tumhay Aaj Rafaqat Ka Faraib,
In Kee TAREEKH Parho Gay to Dehal Jao Gay,
Apni Matti Pay He Chalnay Ka Saleeqa Seekho,
...Sang-e-Murmur Pay Chalo Gay to Phisal Jao Gay!!!!
(Allama Iqbal)
Saturday, July 3, 2010
The Vague Future of ODI Cricket
It's been obvious for a while now that interest in the 50 over format is gradually diminishing. The future of One Day International (ODI) cricket seems to be very uncertain. The effects of Twenty20 cricket seem to be having a negative influence on the ODI game.
I’m not a big fan of T20 cricket. Twenty20 cricket is like baseball, swing and hit. There’s no time for a batsman to establish himself and play on from there. T20 cricket is entertaining but it lacks the technical aspect of the game. I do believe there is a place for Twenty20 cricket, it should be use to grow the game. I think T20 has just brought an interest to people that might not have had that interest previously. It’s nice for them to go watch a shorter game without getting too bored and distracted, and I think that was the point of promoting it further. It’s all about the money that it brings as cricket is not the biggest sport in the world, with only 8 countries worthy of any real mention.
Twenty20 is faster, Test cricket is tougher. Twenty20 even has a snappy name that calls to mind perfect vision, imaginative brilliance. And having a snappy name is the way to get ahead in our modern world. One suggestion was to rename 50 over cricket “Fifty50”. It’s neither one thing nor the other. Not quite a Test match, not quite an exciting slog-fest. Fifty50 is maybe I will, maybe I won’t. This is reflected in the tactics. Have a bit of a thrash early on to get going, and then potter about for 20 overs before another thrash to finish off. And repeat. It’s not an all-out dash for runs, nor is it a war of attrition.
There is a way too much cricket and meaningless ODI series that lead to nothing but yet another trophy that nobody is going to remember a month later. They need to prepare better pitches for all forms of cricket where both bowlers and batsmen have an equal chance.
I have been watching cricket for about twelve years now, and I am a purest at heart. If they allow Twenty20 cricket to impact the ODI game, then it will surely have an impact on the format of test cricket, and they simply cannot allow that to happen.
This form of cricket won’t die for a while yet – there are contracts to be fulfilled and motions to be gone through. But it will. But it will still die. Nothing Fifty50 about that. The fact is that money will always win, and soon there won’t be any money left for 50 over cricket.
I’m not a big fan of T20 cricket. Twenty20 cricket is like baseball, swing and hit. There’s no time for a batsman to establish himself and play on from there. T20 cricket is entertaining but it lacks the technical aspect of the game. I do believe there is a place for Twenty20 cricket, it should be use to grow the game. I think T20 has just brought an interest to people that might not have had that interest previously. It’s nice for them to go watch a shorter game without getting too bored and distracted, and I think that was the point of promoting it further. It’s all about the money that it brings as cricket is not the biggest sport in the world, with only 8 countries worthy of any real mention.
Twenty20 is faster, Test cricket is tougher. Twenty20 even has a snappy name that calls to mind perfect vision, imaginative brilliance. And having a snappy name is the way to get ahead in our modern world. One suggestion was to rename 50 over cricket “Fifty50”. It’s neither one thing nor the other. Not quite a Test match, not quite an exciting slog-fest. Fifty50 is maybe I will, maybe I won’t. This is reflected in the tactics. Have a bit of a thrash early on to get going, and then potter about for 20 overs before another thrash to finish off. And repeat. It’s not an all-out dash for runs, nor is it a war of attrition.
There is a way too much cricket and meaningless ODI series that lead to nothing but yet another trophy that nobody is going to remember a month later. They need to prepare better pitches for all forms of cricket where both bowlers and batsmen have an equal chance.
I have been watching cricket for about twelve years now, and I am a purest at heart. If they allow Twenty20 cricket to impact the ODI game, then it will surely have an impact on the format of test cricket, and they simply cannot allow that to happen.
This form of cricket won’t die for a while yet – there are contracts to be fulfilled and motions to be gone through. But it will. But it will still die. Nothing Fifty50 about that. The fact is that money will always win, and soon there won’t be any money left for 50 over cricket.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Lets Blog: Lets Blog: Getting started
Hello Guys,
do any of u know any person with a physical disability and at the same time the person should also be an outstanding academic or career achiever??
physical disabilities could include; other than handicaps.....deaf, blind as well!!!!
do let me know
It's part of a very important research!!!
your help will be greatly appreciated!!!
Good Night Everyone....................
do any of u know any person with a physical disability and at the same time the person should also be an outstanding academic or career achiever??
physical disabilities could include; other than handicaps.....deaf, blind as well!!!!
do let me know
It's part of a very important research!!!
your help will be greatly appreciated!!!
Good Night Everyone....................
It is True!
Couple of years ago my dad planted at the bus stop near our house. I got the hard job of pouring water to the plant. I was really annoyed because everyday I had to fill a tub with water and walk all the way to the bus stop carrying the tub. Everyone including my mom was very angry on my father on his step.
Gradually it became a fully grown up tree and I realized that it doesn’t need water anymore.....
Now every morning I stand beneath the shade of the tree; safe from the scorching heat of sun and wait for my van to drop me to my university.
It is not only providing shade to me but, to the pedestrians and to the students of the university which is just opposite the tree...
There are many sweet kind little deeds that a person can do, which appears to be futile and useless at that time, but they give enormous amont of pleasure and soothing in the future :)
Cheers,
Faizan
Gradually it became a fully grown up tree and I realized that it doesn’t need water anymore.....
Now every morning I stand beneath the shade of the tree; safe from the scorching heat of sun and wait for my van to drop me to my university.
It is not only providing shade to me but, to the pedestrians and to the students of the university which is just opposite the tree...
There are many sweet kind little deeds that a person can do, which appears to be futile and useless at that time, but they give enormous amont of pleasure and soothing in the future :)
Cheers,
Faizan
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