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  2. The Cricket Thread

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    Rohit Sharma has called out the ICC and the match referees for what he sees as double standards at rating pitches. After winning the shortest Test in the history of the game, thanks to a lottery pitch loaded too heavily in the favour of the seam bowlers, Rohit was scathing about the slander against pitches in India, which don't go the distance.

     

    "I mean, we saw what happened in this match, how the pitch played and stuff like that," Rohit said. "I honestly don't mind playing on pitches like this. As long as everyone keeps their mouth shut in India and don't talk too much about Indian pitches, honestly.

     

    "Because you come here [in Test cricket] to challenge yourself. Yes, it is dangerous. It is challenging. So, and when people come to India, it is again pretty challenging as well. Look, when you are here to play Test cricket, we talk about Test cricket, the ultimate prize, Test cricket being the pinnacle and stuff like that. I think it's important that we also stand by it.

     

    "When you are put up against, a challenge like that, you come and face it. That's what happens in India, but, in India on day one, if the pitch starts turning, people start talking about 'Puff of dust! Puff of dust!' There's so much crack here on the pitch. People are not looking at that."

     

    Rohit singled out the match referees and some of the ratings pitches received in last year's World Cup, held in India. "I think it's important that we stay neutral everywhere we go," Rohit said. "Especially the match referees. You know, some of these match referees need to keep their eye on how they rate pitches. It's quite important.

    "I still can't believe that the World Cup final pitch was rated below average [it was rated average]. A batsman got a hundred there in the final. How can that be a poor pitch? So these are the things the ICC, the match referees, they need to look into and start rating pitches based on what they see, not based on the countries. I think that's quite important.

     

    "So I hope they keep their ears open, they keep their eyes open and look into those aspects of the game. Honestly, I'm all for pitches like this. We want to challenge playing on pitches like this. We pride ourselves playing on pitches like this. Uh, but all I want to say is be neutral."

     

    Well done Rohit Proud of you

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  7. What You Bought This Week - 2023 Edition

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    28 minutes ago, dante77 said:

    This is all just to impress 1 person here. Don't burn your hard earned money to show off to the guy. 

     

    Rather ban him permanently, and this is gonna save everybody's money. He is bad influence, you know that :P

     

    Itna bada Lego kon leta hai :lol:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Congrats man :thumbsup:

     

    I wanted this as showpiece for my collection, last one, let doctor sell kidneys and buy stuff.

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  11. Secret Santa 2023 - Gifts Thread

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    3 hours ago, SuperT said:

    Got my second gift as well. Santa nailed it with both gifts. Going to start brewing this coffee right away. It is one of my favs. 

    Thank you so much for the awesome gifts. :dance:

    But, Santa please reveal yourself, I think I will be done with the coffee and game by the time you reveal yourself.

    Kaun ho bhai ? First name is on the coffee btw :tongue:

     

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    Abhinit is your santa based on the gift you got 😋

  13. Secret Santa 2023 - Gifts Thread

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    3 hours ago, silv3rgunn3r said:

    Late post but was unwell for 2 days. Got my 2nd set of gifts, 2 tees . Love the Mario tee , looks so cool! but bc i informed abhinit that I like anime not fkin hentai :rolleyes:

     

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    Thanks for the Mario tee santa . The other one bc I ain't wearing it for sure lol. I live with parents and hell no I ain't stepping outside my room wearing that

     

    Anyways obligatory selfie for you trolls <_<

     

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    Screw office, Wear it an all gals meet and go there as a distinguished guest!!

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  14. The Automobile Thread

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    Only problem with Thar is, it's a two seater, the back seats are a torture. In addition to that though the engine is a peach, air noise increases as speeds build up. Thar as a primary car means you will need to do some adjustments in your daily driving ways otherwise it is a good car.

     

    From the list you mentioned I like Seltos the most on paper, do take a test drive.

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  17. The Cricket Thread

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    8 minutes ago, nitinveer said:

    This has to be one of the worst auction from RCB in recent times! Leaving out Hazzlewood, Harshal and Hasaranga and getting ordinary bowlers in place of them. 

     

    The best spinner RCB has is Maxwell ( please do not bring up Karn Sharma:giggle:) and the best day bowler is Topley/Siraj. Each one of the bowlers will get slaughtered in Chinnaswamy pitch. 

     

    Yash Dayal is the only saving grace but even he will not play like he did for GT (This is the trend with RCB). 

     

    What was surprising was RCB did not even bid for good bowlers or allrounders such as Thakur, Sakariya, Umesh or even Hasaranga or Mujib. 

     

    What is the point of going after foreign fast bowlers when most of slots are already filled. 

     

    Seriously both Cummins and Starc were overpaid by 2 times!! 

     

     

    Those two jokers who sit on auction table year after year, god knows who they are, but should get the award of most incompetent guys award. Average cricket fan can think better then those two baboons. It was the first time last year I did not buy RCB jersey, guess the trend will continue for few more years.

  18. The Cricket Thread

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    while rcb decided to let go off hazlewood and got some faraziari for 11.5 crores, they splurged on Hasaranga last season, this time they did not want to bid at 1.5 cr also. Retained sarfaraz when no one knew him and today when he is scoring well did not even bid at 20 lacs, these guys smoke some of the best weed in market. They have spent 55 crores on 4 players out of which 3 are overseas.

     

    No wonder!!

     

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    Australians getting so much in IPL is beyond stupidity. While no doubt they command a very good price but 20 and 25 cr is beyond stupidity.

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  25. Movie Discussion Thread Vol. 2

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    Saw animal today, it was good fun watch. While I loved the first half, Second half felt like a drag. The BGM is kick a*s and nails it everytime. Won't be able to watch it again but the soundtrack is dope. RK and AK are just amazing. But for me RK in rockstar was still better, this comes very close second. Good 7/10.

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