I’ve been involved in many fandoms over the years. Most of them have taken a similar trajectory—the euphoria of discovery; a frenzy of inhaling anything and everything related to the fandom; finding out about the people behind (or part of) it; and either a tapering off of interest levels, or being let down by your […]
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I want to believe
Funny, the term “fandom” never entered my thoughts much until Kate came up with it for a blogging subject. While, fandom may simply be described as the state of being a fan, in one very apt definition I found it is described as a “semiotic productivity is when fans use their object of fandom to […]
Goodbye, Adam Gilchrist
The day the music died The thing about Adam Gilchrist was that you noticed him. What is even more commendable is that you noticed him for the right reasons. Whether you loved him or hated him, you’d have to admit, Gilly played cricket like it should be played. And with his retirement, it is clear […]
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Aggression: Much misinterpreted!
There are two things I have a pretty low opinion of: Times of India and the Indian media’s coverage of cricket in general. Put the two together and it’s something I’d avoid like the proverbial plague. Which is why I was pleasantly suprised to see a couple of sane opinions in the View/Counter View section […]
Seasons in the sun
Usually, I hate the best and worst lists everyone seems obsessed with at the turn of the year. But here is one little list I couldn’t help making as the curtain came down on 2006. Amidst all the beginnings and ends, those that were important to me were the retirement of three sports personalites. They […]
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This and that…
Have I been neglecting my Web site and blog lately? Hmm… it does seem that way. Though, ironcially, I have never before been busier with things Webby. Apart from dealing with a little paid project, I finally got around to releasing a public design on OWD. It’s called Inspire. Meanwhile, still keeping with the England […]
The strangest cricket match ever!
The strangest one-day international match has just finished, and I still can’t quite believe what I saw! Batting first, Australia posted 434 for four in 50 overs. Now, even a hundred runs less than that is supposed to be enough to finish off a game. But here comes the twist: South Africa chased the target […]
City of shame
Once again Calcuttans have proved—not that given its (un) sporting history any evidence was necessary—their insularity.
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Cricket for dummies!
On popular demand, a quick post on demystifying the game of cricket!
The hogwash called Indian cricket
Not that we needed any confirmation, but the people who control the game have once again proved that the inept jokers tag they carry is absolutely spot on.