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Freak show
Freak show
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — There’s a Ranji game on, Railways vs. Gujarat. Look at the scorecard , and it’s more like... Gujarat vs. Gujarat – 91 in 58.2 overs. But that’s the least of it; look at Sanjay Bangar’s figures: 19.2-11-17-3, what has he become, a bowling machine? Top that he comes and bats, 31 not out. If he goes ... (more) Freak show
Good old Vizzy.
Good old Vizzy.
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — Bygone days. Radio days of yore. Of “running commentary”: No TV cricket visuals with live signage. But... the running commentary was lively indeed. By big names or cricket stalwarts. For India, it was Vizzy or the Maharaja of Vizianagram: full of fun with barbs at youngsters of his days, but also ... (more) Good old Vizzy.
Sreesanth meets Amitji
Sreesanth meets Amitji
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — A few days back I saw these shots of a star-struck Sreesanth meeting Amitji (Bachchanji) on a... regional news channel in Mumbai. The whole story was quite fascinating. Last week the Indian cricket team and Mr. Bachchan seemed to have touched down at the Mumbai airport at about the same time. So as ... (more) Sreesanth meets Amitji
why attacking batsman should not be made captain...
why attacking batsman should not be made captain...
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — going by the flak gayle is facing for captaincy... i have always felt that attacking batsman should... never be made captain for the simple reason they play aggressive cricket which always appears or borders on recklessness... so if the runs are not coming that regularly... they fall pray to the ... (more) why attacking batsman should not be made captain...
Cricket’s own 'squad player'.....
Cricket’s own 'squad player'.....
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — Now, 'squad player' is the sort of terminology expected in a sport like football which necessitates their... presence. It’s a sport where injuries are more frequent due to the physical nature and also team selection and formation tends to be very flexible and depends on a lot of external factors ... (more) Cricket’s own 'squad player'.....
Who will sit out?
Who will sit out?
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — What if M Vijay is the most valuable player in the Mumbai test knocking off heaps of... runs and records, everything that Indian cricket doesn’t expect of him. What will the selectors do then – tell him to sit out or pick him for the next test? If so, who sits out? What if VVS scores runs but ... (more) Who will sit out?
A bond with sport.
A bond with sport.
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — A curious coincidence occurred on a weekend this month that set me thinking. Up late night with... nothing much to do, surfing the sports channels on Tata Sky late after midnight presented me with a spectacle that set my mind racing. Two sports channels (I think they were TEN Sports and Star Sports ... (more) A bond with sport.
Who should open with Jatman?
Who should open with Jatman?
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — This was the last thing on my mind, and then I saw this dubious poll. It’s a... no-brainer, but once you put the question, there’s an element of greed that creeps in. If Dravid opens, then we can play the extra bowler – read that as we can play Ishant, further read that as we can play Ishant back ... (more) Who should open with Jatman?
A day without B*****
A day without B*****
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — You can argue that it’s the off season between test matches. That B***** is all partied out.... And we are all B*****ed out. Blame it on the high jump after one of his miraculous wickets. Clearly he needs to pursue some other sport, and doesn’t he know it. These are times of reflection for him, as ... (more) A day without B*****
Boring Cricket Commentating Idiots XI
Boring Cricket Commentating Idiots XI
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — With commentary being such an integral part of the cricketing experience, it's only fitting that there was... a discussion on the best in the business. There have been teams of the year and sides of the century, but honours don't come much greater than being part of the greatest collection of ... (more) Boring Cricket Commentating Idiots XI
V are family.
V are family.
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — It’s bad enough watching Umar Akmal get out once in one day, twice in two days, that’s... pushing it. But it’s now clear to me the way forward for Pakistan cricket is the Akmal family. Two is not enough. Bring them siblings, cousins, uncles, nephews. Observe how they will play in that V – first ... (more) V are family.
What is it like to be the East Indies?
What is it like to be the East Indies?
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — Pak cricket has been full of questions. Till only recently the new kids were asking, what is... it like to play test cricket? Younis would laugh it off, pat the boys, and ask the kids not to ask dirty questions. MoYo would scratch his beard, look blankly into the mid distance, but offer no answer. ... (more) What is it like to be the East Indies?
At the diner after Pakistan lost it again.
At the diner after Pakistan lost it again.
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — "It's time Pakistan stop gifting matches to others just because they're allowing them to play international cricket"... (more) At the diner after Pakistan lost it again.
"They don't call me Appam any more"
"They don't call me Appam any more"
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — Created by Scorpicity , first seen at his blog Cricket Fizz .... (more) "They don't call me Appam any more"
bhajji on the breach...
bhajji on the breach...
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — wicket taking has become such an event for bhajji off late... that even he doesn't seem to... know what to do when that happens... ...and often ends up amazing himself... and lest you forget... it was sreesanth who took five-for in this match... (more) bhajji on the breach...
Why isn’t Bhajji’s sis getting married?
Why isn’t Bhajji’s sis getting married?
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — This is really unfortunate. Not so much Gambhir’s sister’s wedding, as its timing. If it was a... tossup between your sister’s wedding and a test match against the Lankans, what would you do? Tell you what I’d do: speak with Sachin, have the test shifted by a few days. If that doesn’t work, I’ll ... (more) Why isn’t Bhajji’s sis getting married?
its weirdly strange!
its weirdly strange!
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — a test match is over in three and a half days in india... still nobody from icc... came knocking bcci's door... no hue and cry specially from savior-of-test-cricket-nations media about the dust ball... c'mon... give me some scathing sound bytes... spit some venom on paper... hurriedly issue some ... (more) its weirdly strange!
I will NOT believe again!
I will NOT believe again!
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — I’m not usually sappy enough to fall for the media promoted adulation that gets showered on any... upcoming fast bowling talent in Indian cricket. I give myself credit for not setting myself for disappointment whenever we discover the next best thing. I’ve seen the rise and fall everyone from ... (more) I will NOT believe again!
Can You Understand This?
Can You Understand This?
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — Bhashakale poley aalkarum vyethisthamaanu. Ee vyethyaasangale manasilakanam, bhahumanikanam. Sreesanth sadarnakare pole alla. Sreesanth vyethisthenanu. Sreesathinte vyethyasangle manasilakanam.... Anneram ningel Sreesanthine bhahumanikum! Translation: Like how languages are different, people ... (more) Can You Understand This?
Kanpur vignette
Kanpur vignette
boredcricketcrazyindians.com — Dews wash the face. Winter sun lends it warmth. Groundsmen pour care. Tweakers coax. Pacers bully. But... no trace of life in that 22-yard corpse. Then he takes over. I leave Green Park sort of overawed. An ambulance creaks past me as I cross Amba Prasad Smarak Chikitsalya. Maybe someone inside is ... (more) Kanpur vignette
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