Sunday game washed off

I have been busy with work for the entire last week. Waited desperately for Sunday to come so that I can catch the India-Bangladesh match on tv and make some entries in this blog. But Alas! the days game has been called off and the match seems to be heading towards a draw.

I want to see India blast some very quick runs in the first session and then get Bangladesh out twice. But then who knows.....we might not have any cricket tomorrow either.

A Bangladeshi friend tells me that the time and the venue are bad. Monsoon is due in Bangladesh and the venue is one where monsoon hits first. If thats true, its the mistake of the organizers. Whats the point in organizing matches when you know that the chances of rain are high?

I am happy to see Sachin and Ganguly get their centuries. Specifically Sachin. Its his opportunity to play freely without pressure and get back to form. I hope to see him hit a few more of those tons in the matches to come against tougher opponents.

Search begins for 'World's Sexiest Cricketer

Well, this also had to happen. Its world cup time. The cricket fever is catching up fast. So Star News, an Indian 24-hours news channel decided to bring some entertainment for the female audience as well. How?

Star news is soon launching a weekly program called 'Crazy Kiya Re--World's Sexiest Cricketer'. The program is being produced by International Management Group (IMG) Media in association with STAR News. There will be 13 episodes.

The most strange thing to notice in the program telecast timing- 9:30 AM every saturday. When is it starting? 10th March.

11 players will be voted by the public as the "sexiest 11" and then out of these 11 nominees, the sexiest cricketer will be chosen.

Given that the program is Indian and Dhoni's popularity in India, I believe Dhoni is a strong contender for this one. But then popular players like Sachin, Sourav and Dravid also stand a chance. I doubt anyone from outside India will win this one though.

Read the full story here.

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