7 things Sehwag is likely to do on his b'day

1. Wonder why it took him so long, three decades to be precise, to reach 31;

2. Look out for Gambhir when asked to uncork the bubbly. "After all, we open together".

3. Tally Allan Donald's photo with his own and wonder how come Donald looks so old if he was born the same day;

4. Wipe his shoes on a carpet which has Buchanan's face on one side and Mike Denness' on the other;

5. Open one of the gift boxes to find a Kapil Dev-autographed Rapidex English Speaking Course book.

6. Politely request Navjot Singh Sidhu not to embarrass him in front of his son by repeatedly calling him the 'Hauz Khas Howitzer';

7. Watch 'Dostana' with Gambhir.

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Happy Bored Day White Lightning

Some moniker that, isn't it?

Allan Donald the man who many fast bowlers, like myself grew up idolising, turns 43 today.

Still clearly remember how he tormented India on the SA tour of 96. Especially the 66 and 100 all out.

Although India were struggling with the pace and bounce, I loved every moment of watching Allan bowl.

I might have been the only person in the country cheering him on when he got stuck into Dravid during the ODI series.

That 98 tour of England, when he made Atherton shit in his pants was worth a watch for the duel itself.

Check this to know what i mean.



Although Wasim and Waqar were around back then, but that aggression was what made him stand out.

Fell in love with that action, although never aped it. It's amazing how many times he would just burst through a batsman's defense.

Also loved the extended follow through and stare when he wanted to let the batsman know that he was in space. That was something I incorporated into my own action.

Earlier, I would just run in, bowl then head back to the mark, irrespective of whether i had bowled a jaffa or a lame mid pitch long hop.

Though I didn't sledge much, did make it a point to follow through right upto the batsman after a bouncer or when I beat the bat.

That little ramp shot over the slips that Sachin is credited with was actually played by Allan first. True Story.

Can't find the video of him playing the shot though.

Here's to you Allan for being an inspiration to at least this fast bowler. It's only fair we share the same birthday

P.S: Today is Viru's Birthday too. But you know the relation between fast bowlers and opening batsmen right?

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Sreesanth, wtf have you done now?

Sree, why did you get slapped by Bhajji?

Sree, why are you not 100%?

Sree, why are you so intense?

Sree, why do you think so much?

Sree, why did you dance after that six?

Sree, why did you take five and win us our first test in SAF?

Sree, why do you still do ads?

Sree, why do you breakdance?

Sree, why do you do that press-action with your hands?

Sree, why are you you?

Sree, why has Allan Donald resigned from Warwickshire?

Sree, what did you say to him?

Contrary to what the world thinks, Sreesanth is not always at fault.

Donald resigned for personal reasons.

Looks like Sree’s been left out in the cold for personal reasons.

If Bhajji can get a second life, why not Sree?

Save a cricketer. Save Sree.



Here's some more Sreesanth

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