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4 months

Yashasvi's reply to Nick Knight--In India you have to fight for everything from a young age, even catching the bus to training--is so beautiful and so true. We grow up quicker in India.

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@sardesairajdeep Dont forget before that entire Chennai crowd gave Saeed Anwar standing ovation when he scored 194 in 1997 Independance Cup. Credit where its due.

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Out of 303 Indian Test cricketers, I have autographs of 257. And out of all those living I have all but five including four current players. PS: Out of 303 Test cricketers, 109 are no more.

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Indian cricket fans, if UR feeling depressed tonight, just think how empty inside team must feel. Play 8 matches over 37 days, win seven, top all other nine teams, have an off day and out. And some of them may never be part of a WC winning team . #CWC19

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@TelegraphSport India show tremendous spirit in coming back from disastrous 1st in absence of one of their strike bowlers, captain/leading bat, the stand-in captain scores unbeaten century, India looks set for big lead. And this is your headline and intro? Bad journalism

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Deeply honored and delighted to welcome to my home today one of the great heroes of my youth, the immortal Mr. Sunil Gavaskar. A truly memorable occasion for me. @rohangava9 Your turn now!

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6 years

Famed cricket commentator Dr. Narottam Puri (71) lost all books in fire 20 years ago incl 5 he wrote; all out of print. He is looking for copies to gift to his grandson. Anyone has his books and would like to sell/swap, please get in touch with me. Thanks

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Happy to announce publication of my latest book, Salim Durani: The Prince of Indian Cricket. Stay tuned for further updates @Rupa_Books

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@gulu1959

1 year

The Great Man on the extreme left is 74 today. That's it, that's the Tweet

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@gulu1959

4 years

In my final match in 1996 (NDTV v Parliamentarians' XI), Chetan Chauhan at 49 was smashing our bowlers all over. Captain @sardesairajdeep turned to me at slip and said: ""Chetan-ji is batting from muscle memory. Once you have it, you never lose it" RIP

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@gulu1959

11 months

Happy 74th birthday to the man who rewrote the book on Indian batting. PS: any offensive/personal tweets will be blocked. Thanks.

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@gulu1959

3 years

Its approaching midnight and I am still dizzy with pride and joy. One of the best days in my 50 years of following cricket! #IndiavsAustralia

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@gulu1959

5 years

Very happy 80th birthday to Abbas Ali Baig, a cricketer and a gentleman. Iconic moment when a Parsi lass gave him peck on the cheek at Brabourne in 1960 after he scored a 50 v Australia. One of the glamour boys of Indian cricket in the 60s @BishanBedi

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4 years

Shine on you crazy diamond

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@nadiacomaneci10 😆

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A brilliant bowler and a very pleasant gentleman. RIP Deadly

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@WisdenCricket

2 months

Former Kent and England spinner Derek Underwood has sadly passed away at the age of 78. He took 297 wickets in 86 Tests for England, and a total of 2,465 first-class wickets in 676 matches. May he rest in peace.

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4 years

Jesse Owens during his coaching trip to India in 1955

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1 year

With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy now in its 27th year, this is me with the (Aussie) man himself at the end of the inaugural BGT Test match at Kotla in 1996. I roped in AB to do daily reports for ndtv.

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Technician came home to examine fridge. Sees cricket photos/memorabilia. Says had trials for Delhi RT team in 1989 with coach Gursharan. Showed him my library/gallery. Starts naming the framed photos: Lindwall, Sobers, Verity, etc etc. I was gobsmacked!

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@gulu1959

3 years

How about some plaudits for coach @RaviShastriOfc ? Done a tremendous job rallying his troops.

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@gulu1959

5 years

Only cricketer to be featured on a currency note

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1 year

Myth that Durani born in Kabul still persists despite this interview from @sportstarweb which I uploaded in Jan. 2021. I also wrote about it in my 2021 book Myth-Busting: Indian Cricket Behind the Headlines. But some myths it appears die hard!

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@gulu1959

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First big match I witnessed with my brother and sitting with us was 6-year-old @sardesairajdeep whose father was playing for Bombay. Twenty-four later we became colleagues at ndtv

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Sunil Gavaskar answering Rajdeep whether this team 'fearless." I will call them audacious, fearless indicates previous Indian teams fearful. @sardesairajdeep "Quite right, your generation faced fast bowlers unhelmeted." Exactly!

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@gulu1959

11 months

This is a deeply moving video of KD Jadhav which am seeing for the first time. One of India's finest sportspersons of all time

Olympic Khel

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The first of the firsts! 🇮🇳 On This Day, 7️⃣1️⃣ years ago, KD Jadhav etched his name in glory as the first individual Olympic medalist from independent India! 🥉 #OnThisDay | @WeAreTeamIndia

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@sportstarweb @the_hindu Full collection of Sportstar right from 1st issue of July 1978 to latest of 2023. Over 2,500 issues!

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@gulu1959

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@IndiaHistorypic Ravi Mammen of MRF. I was there at the inauguration in Madras in 1987

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@gulu1959

3 months

Happy 90th birthday to the legendary Nari Contractor. May Ahura Mazda shower his choicest blessings on you and guide you to a century in life 🙏

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@gulu1959

2 months

Remembering Salim Durani on his first death anniversary, the people's prince of Indian cricket. Never before or since has Indian cricket seen such a colourful and dashing personality. A great favourite of my generation. RIP. 🙏 @RSingh6969a @AmritMathur1

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@gulu1959

1 year

Australia out-batted, out-bowled, out-fielded, out-caught, out-captained and out DRS'd India. Ironically the only thing India won in this Test was the toss

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@gulu1959

6 years

In less than 12 months Indian cricket teams have reached the final of the Champions Trophy (men) World Cup (women), Blind World Cup and now Under-19 men's world cup. Well done to one and all!

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@gulu1959

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Cricket has helped me get thru some very difficult times so am going with this

Cricketopia

@CricketopiaCom

7 months

Repost if you are one of them.

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@SriniMaama16 I was at Kotla for the debut, saw the slips and 'keeper glance at each other and move further and further back, surprised by Ishant's speed.

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@gulu1959

2 years

1. Here are photos from my book collection. This shelf contains anthologies, autobiographies and biographies. All alphabetical by author/subject. Space has run out as you can see. More to follow (MTF)

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@gulu1959

4 years

Happy World Sports Journalists Day to one and all

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@gulu1959

5 years

On wonderful day for Indian cricket, remembering Mum. Never stopped me listening 2 commentary in 70s even before big exams. Used to say, his mind will be on match anyway and cricket will be of more use to him in the future than any exam. Mothers always right!

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@gulu1959

1 year

Happy to announce safe delivery of Baby Number 16 this morning. With thanks to the dedicated team at @Rupa_Books

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@gulu1959

5 years

New channel (NC) last night: Sir, can U come 4 debate on MSD place in side? Me; OK. NC: What is ur view? Me: Must be in the side. NC: But others calling same view. Can you change 4 our debate? Me: No, my its professional opinion. NC: OK, sorry sir. Me: bye

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@gulu1959

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@danielocarmon @adgpi @AmbKapoor @indemtel Gen Jacob was a friend. I felt honoured to be present at his funeral where the Indian army, who looked after him lovingly in his final years (he was a bachelor) gave him a fitting farewell

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@gulu1959

11 months

Happy World Sports Journalists Day to all sports lovers (Indian Express, Madras 1985 with Teleprinter room to my left and typewriter in front of me)

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@gulu1959

5 years

Dear cricket followers: The WC final ended in a tie, NOT draw. There are no draws in limited overs. In multiday cricket, 4 results: win, loss, tie, draw. Limited overs: win, loss, tie, No Result. Fingers are aching correcting this over past week, no more!

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@gulu1959

1 year

42 years ago and still can barely believe it @ramaswamy_mohan

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@gulu1959

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2006 coaching camp. Pleaded to bowl to me. Reluctantly agreed. Ball curled towards me, stepped out to drive. Suddenly disappeared from sight, left me stranded. Stood hands on hips roaring with laughter. One of life's greatest moments #RIPMaster

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@gulu1959

3 years

Pant fanboys gone underground?

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@gulu1959

2 years

Part I: On August 19, 1982 I stepped into the Indian Express, Madras office to take my first steps in the profession which 40 years later is still my pride and joy. This first report appeared in the next day's edition.

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@gulu1959

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Cover story by @bhogleharsha . Possibly last year of the mag, edited by @anildharker @ClaytonMurzello @BoriaMajumdar @sachin_rt @RSingh6969a

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@gulu1959

3 years

No leaping, cussing, kissing cap etc etc on reaching century. Nice.

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@gulu1959

6 years

@alarifth @benstokes38 and some grammar

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@gulu1959

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My very 1st byline was in this magazine. I had the cutting but not the issue. Today I recd it from a collector friend- after 43 years!

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@gulu1959

5 years

Kiwis are the finest sportspersons on the planet. I think we can all agree on that at the end of a magnificent match #BlackCaps #NewZealand #CWC19Final

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@gulu1959

7 years

TN cricket team truly blessed: Mohammed, Crist, Gandhi and Washington in the playing XI

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@gulu1959

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@robelinda2 Mate, take my word for it. Not even the most dyed-in-the-wool Indian fan would have dared dream this would happen

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@gulu1959

3 years

I framed the poem to my one of the heroes of my youth @BishanBedi and presented it to him on Friday, the day before his 75th birthday @AnnieChave @fredfertang @Marcus60s70s80s

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Advance 86th birthday greetings to the immortal Salim Durani who is fit and fine and living in Jamnagar. He turns 86 on Thursday. Here's wishing the beau ideal of Indian cricket a grand century in life.

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@gulu1959

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A great day to remember this great lady. And also to remember the correct spelling of her name as on the stamp is Bhikaiji, not Bhikaji as spelt incorrectly on road and Metro signs in Delhi and other places. Jai Hind.

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@gulu1959

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There is a myth circulating after Bishan passing that he declared 2nd innings of Kingston Test with India five down. Please note, the 2nd innings WAS not declared, it ended at 97 as 5 of our cricketers were injured. It was the first innings that was declared

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@gulu1959

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Happy 86th birthday to the inimitable and dashing wicket-keeper/batsman Farokh Maneksha Engineer

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@gulu1959

3 years

A life in books

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@gulu1959

4 years

Coming soon...

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@gulu1959

1 year

Is there any possibility of seeing at least the final stages/highlights of the Eng/NZ Test match since our myriad sports channels are too busy telecasting the various useless T20 leagues worldwide? Hope some kind soul can help

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@gulu1959

1 year

Please ensure Paan Bahar hoardings are removed at Kotla, thanks

Sportstar

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1 year

The BCCI is planning a massive renovation with an estimated cost of over Rs 500 crore of at least five major stadiums ahead of the home ODI World Cup

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OK, let me get this right, Afghanistan have beaten three world champs including the defending champs and are the best performing of the 5 Asian nations apart from the hosts. Shabash

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@gulu1959

1 year

Twenty-three years ago this was my final interview for Good Morning India, F-1 racer Narain Karthikeyan

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@gulu1959

4 years

Charity shaming is the new indoor sport for bored Indians

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@gulu1959

1 year

Was delighted to host author @megspon --granddaughter of the legendary Australian batsman of the 30s and 40s, Bill Ponsford--this morning. Here with our latest books.

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@gulu1959

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In 70s, early 80s when live cricket on TV was negligible, Weekly cricket specials helmed by late Raju Bharatan were like gold dust for us. Incredible effort to organise pics, articles around the world long before email, fax, believe me. @PritishNandy

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@gulu1959

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Happy 85th birthday to Mr. Abbas Ali Baig, sophisticated, suave, a gentleman par excellence. Now settled in Singapore.

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@gulu1959

1 year

Magazine lasted from 1978 to 2000

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Goodbye sweet prince--my brother's words when I texted him the news this morning. Now that's what you call matinee idol (movie star) looks. From Esso Album of Cricket Stars 1963-64

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@gulu1959

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@krishnajaga @BoriaMajumdar All those who finish their events have to leave within 48 hrs as per Covid protocol. Not sure about closing ceremony, probably highly truncated

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@gulu1959

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Cricketer Asia Jan 1984 😂

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@gulu1959

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Happy World Tiger Day @anilkumble1074 @AmritMathur1 @surmenon

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@gulu1959

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@BCCI Former India captain DK Gaekwad passed away on Tuesday aged 95. It would have been fitting for the Indian team to wear black armbands to honour his memory. It is still not too late to make the gesture

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@gulu1959

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The Nawab and the Prince. Inimitable, immortal

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@gulu1959

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Circle of cricket life

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@IndiaHistorypic

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Young Batsman Sunil Gavaskar With Great Batsman Vijay Merchant Young Batsman Rahul Dravid With Great Batsman Sunil Gavaskar Young Batsman Virat Kohli With Great Batsman Rahul Dravid

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Signing both my recent books at @Bahrisons_books in Khan Market, Delhi on Friday @Rupa_Books @RupaCal

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Kishore Bhimani RIP

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Happy to be able to maintain my 40 year unbroken voting streak today

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@gulu1959

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On the eve of Bangladesh's 100th Test, great memories of reporting their very first in Dhaka in Nov. 2000

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@gulu1959

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Sportsweek 31 March 1974

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@gulu1959

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BOLD Warnie. RIP, mate

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From Kwality ice cream album of 18 heroes of 1971. With thanks to ex colleague @sardesairajdeep in getting this signed by his father for me

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@gulu1959

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Cricket followers of my gen will remember when crowds gathered round TVs (and before that radios) at shops, etc watching cricket. It was a lovely feeling mingling with fellow cricket lovers, sharing joy and pain. Won't happen now (mobiles)

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@gulu1959

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Sachin 'booked'!

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@gulu1959

5 years

And in more cricket breaking news, Japan qualify for the Under-19 World Cup. You read that right, Japan

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@gulu1959

3 years

@Venkat_R_ @TomatoRants Or Sushi Dosa

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@gulu1959

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"I tend to think that cricket is the greatest thing that God created on earth," Harold Pinter once said, "certainly greater than sex, although sex isn't too bad either. #Ashes2019

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@gulu1959

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Someone asked for editorial from first issue of Sportsworld. Here it is, 18 October 1979

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@gulu1959

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@somchaudhari95 @MClarke23 Nor the coach!!!

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@gulu1959

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Which was 1st first-class match you witnessed at the ground? This was mine. And sitting next to me and my brother was 6-year-old @sardesairajdeep ! t http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1970S/1971-72/IND_LOCAL/RANJI/WEST/BOM_MAHA_RJI-W_29-31JAN1972.html

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@gulu1959

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Bought this HMT commemorative watch for 50th independence anniversary in 1997. After 25 years still wear it regularly, repaired just once, other than that only batteries, straps changed

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@gulu1959

1 year

1st ever issue of @sportstarweb dated July 15, 1978 and the latest revamped issue. Best wishes to all involved

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@gulu1959

9 months

Today is the birth anniversary of the first Indian to score a Test century and the first captain of independent India

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@gulu1959

2 years

India celebrates 90th year of Test cricket yet one of few nations without a single cricket museum. This has been discussed for decades by @BCCI . It would be wonderful if serious work could be started on one at least in time for 100th anniversarry. Thanks

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@gulu1959

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12-12 tie breaker in @Wimbledon final; Super Over in #CWC19Final . 50 years of following sports, never seen anything like this

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@gulu1959

6 years

My Aviary XII: Martin Crowe, Jeff Crowe, Jackson Bird, Walter Robins, Lord Hawke, Graeme Swann, Vasbert Drakes, Mason Crane, Chris Martin, Joe Partridge, Jack Heron. 12th man: Neil Hawke. Umpire: Dickie Bird

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@gulu1959

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Some say pace is pace, yaar. I say nothing more beautiful than the bowling of Bishan. After few perfunctory opening overs, he would rub his hands on the ground for grip, a frisson of excitement would ripple thru the crowd...and the magic began #RIPMaster

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@gulu1959

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Titan. Legend. Friend. Guru. Immortal

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Amazing grace #Mum

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