These numbers are a few weeks old, but if you've ever wondered how the Facebook community rallies around certain players, wonder no more.
Kevin Pietersen - 6,689
Daniel Vettori - 1, 049
Ricky Ponting - 4,922
Dale Steyn - 1,587
Anil Kumble - 1,633
Andrew Flintoff - 4,496
Brian Lara - 11,429
AB De Villiers - 3,344
Sachin Tendulkar - 24,440
Michael Clarke - 2,183
Shivnarine Chanderpaul - 5,614
Mitchell Johnson - 3,854
Graeme Smith - 257
I saved the best until last. I'd say "let's all have a chuckle," except that in the interest of some sort of accuracy I decided to double-check.
In the five weeks since I compiled this list the dude has gained some 4,000 fans. Way to spoil my fun.
Genuine respect or the greatest Facebook stack of all time? You be the judge.
Showing newest posts with label Sachin Tendulkar. Show older posts
Showing newest posts with label Sachin Tendulkar. Show older posts
Monday, February 16, 2009
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Adam Gilchrist is still my hero
When I first heard that Adam Gilchrist had been dishing dirt out on the Indians in his new book, my first thought was 'noooo Gilly, don't stir it up'.
But then I thought about it some more.
When Matt Hayden called Harbhajan Singh an obnoxious weed, I said that it was inappropriate for him to make any such comment while he was still playing for Australia.
Adam Gilchrist doesn't play for Australia anymore, quite obviously. And the fact that he didn't make these comments before now again reiterates his character, because I can imagine it was very tempting at times.
I've never had a problem with Sachin Tendulkar, on the contrary I admire him as much as the next person. I also, however, believe Gilly is a man of great integrity, and I don't for one second think he would make things up.
Adam Gilchrist is as about as vindictive as the dolphins at the WA Aquarium that were poisoned a few years ago. And while it re-opens a big can of worms that probably didn't need to be re-opened, why shouldn't he give his side of the story?
After all, everyone else did, just at the wrong time and with all the tact of Prince Philip.
But then I thought about it some more.
When Matt Hayden called Harbhajan Singh an obnoxious weed, I said that it was inappropriate for him to make any such comment while he was still playing for Australia.
Adam Gilchrist doesn't play for Australia anymore, quite obviously. And the fact that he didn't make these comments before now again reiterates his character, because I can imagine it was very tempting at times.
I've never had a problem with Sachin Tendulkar, on the contrary I admire him as much as the next person. I also, however, believe Gilly is a man of great integrity, and I don't for one second think he would make things up.
Adam Gilchrist is as about as vindictive as the dolphins at the WA Aquarium that were poisoned a few years ago. And while it re-opens a big can of worms that probably didn't need to be re-opened, why shouldn't he give his side of the story?
After all, everyone else did, just at the wrong time and with all the tact of Prince Philip.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Fight the future!
Yes, this is a call to arms as well as the name of the X-Files movie (mmm... David Duchovny).
Cricket Australia, in conjunction with New Zealand and South Africa, are going to hold a Twenty20 championship and invite international players to compete.
Yawn.
This isn't rugby union people. I'm going to go out on a limb and say NO ONE WILL BE INTERESTED IN OUR OFFERING.
Oh but wait. They're going invite players like Sachin Tendulkar to compete.
"Play in Australia? How much? Wa-ha-ha-ha, bother me not, pleb, I am busy rolling around in my swimming pools of cash. Run along!"
They would be better off initiating a second tournament against England, because that's what draws people in, gets bums on seats and ultimately makes the money.
Plus, the English players would be up for it. They'd do anything for a few minutes of sunshine, poor loves.
Why are we all giving in to Twenty20? Doesn't anyone believe in real cricket anymore?
Twenty20 cricket is not the future. We must fight it.
Cricket Australia, in conjunction with New Zealand and South Africa, are going to hold a Twenty20 championship and invite international players to compete.
Yawn.
This isn't rugby union people. I'm going to go out on a limb and say NO ONE WILL BE INTERESTED IN OUR OFFERING.
Oh but wait. They're going invite players like Sachin Tendulkar to compete.
"Play in Australia? How much? Wa-ha-ha-ha, bother me not, pleb, I am busy rolling around in my swimming pools of cash. Run along!"
They would be better off initiating a second tournament against England, because that's what draws people in, gets bums on seats and ultimately makes the money.
Plus, the English players would be up for it. They'd do anything for a few minutes of sunshine, poor loves.
Why are we all giving in to Twenty20? Doesn't anyone believe in real cricket anymore?
Twenty20 cricket is not the future. We must fight it.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
More subcontinental bewilderment
Mumbai went to the opposite extreme of Chennai and Bangalore when they named their team the...
Indians. With a name like that, the line "I'm glad you're here to tell us these things" springs to mind. They may as well be called the Mumbai Tautology.
Some of the teams were over-zealous but I can't determine whether this lot were aiming for irony, mockery, helpfulness or unoriginality.
Maybe they were aiming for something else entirely and missed the mark. In this case I would suggest they should be re-named the "Red Indians".
Alternatively, maybe the good folk of Bombay are having an identity crisis. Mumbai. Bombay. Mumbai. Bombay. Mumbai.
Whatever it is, I think Mumbai, like Kolkata, need my help. Five seconds' thinking gave me a better name, and so they shall henceforth be referred to as the Mumbai Dragonflies.
Isn't he a cutie?
Rajasthan Royals... now that's a fine name - although they'd better watch out, Bangalore are challengers, specifically royal challengers. Conspiracy? But at least the name is not insane, nor is it an example of the English rhetoric my Year 11 chemistry teacher thought he was the oracle of.
I wonder if the IPL hype will convert to success.
I'm looking forward to it. Is that so wrong of me?
Indians. With a name like that, the line "I'm glad you're here to tell us these things" springs to mind. They may as well be called the Mumbai Tautology.
Some of the teams were over-zealous but I can't determine whether this lot were aiming for irony, mockery, helpfulness or unoriginality.
Maybe they were aiming for something else entirely and missed the mark. In this case I would suggest they should be re-named the "Red Indians".
Alternatively, maybe the good folk of Bombay are having an identity crisis. Mumbai. Bombay. Mumbai. Bombay. Mumbai.
Whatever it is, I think Mumbai, like Kolkata, need my help. Five seconds' thinking gave me a better name, and so they shall henceforth be referred to as the Mumbai Dragonflies.
Isn't he a cutie?Rajasthan Royals... now that's a fine name - although they'd better watch out, Bangalore are challengers, specifically royal challengers. Conspiracy? But at least the name is not insane, nor is it an example of the English rhetoric my Year 11 chemistry teacher thought he was the oracle of.
I wonder if the IPL hype will convert to success.
I'm looking forward to it. Is that so wrong of me?
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
It's over
Well done India. Congratulations. Well deserved. Kudos to you. Good work, and all the rest...
...but who's presenting himself and why does Ishant Sharma look like he's trying to rip his clothes off?
And Sachin should be at the front, for reasons many and varied.
Photo: Getty Images
...but who's presenting himself and why does Ishant Sharma look like he's trying to rip his clothes off?
And Sachin should be at the front, for reasons many and varied.
Photo: Getty Images
Monday, March 3, 2008
Woes and woefulness
A team is only as good as its last game. Sadly, this doesn't make us world champions. It makes us crap.
"The bottom line was we didn't get enough runs, we didn't bowl well enough or field well enough." - Ricky Ponting
Correct. These three deficiencies pretty much cover the whole game, so, it seems we've got some big problems.
Unfortunately though, a team needs to be lead from the front, and when the captain's form is poor, there's not much to be inspired by. And the vice-captain is leaving, so no one expects leadership from him.
I mean, apparently Ponting's been ripping into them about the collective performance. It needs to be done, yes, but could you help but sit there feeling a tiny bit mutinous and thinking "Well what about you, you tosser?"
And a mutinous team would make for a crap team. A team that can't bat or bowl or field to save its life. Or beat India. Or Sri Lanka.
It's not good when you're hoping that Sachin Tendulkar and Ishant Sharma's injuries will rule them out of the next final. That's not my team, that's not us. We should be better than that. I want us to be able to take on the best India has to offer and win. That's the Australian team I know.
And because of all the crap that's gone on this series, I want very much for us to win. The best way to stick it to someone is not by stooping to their level but by showing that you're better by kicking their arse.
I think our boys need to go back and train in the desert again. It did the trick perfectly last time.
"The bottom line was we didn't get enough runs, we didn't bowl well enough or field well enough." - Ricky Ponting
Correct. These three deficiencies pretty much cover the whole game, so, it seems we've got some big problems.
Unfortunately though, a team needs to be lead from the front, and when the captain's form is poor, there's not much to be inspired by. And the vice-captain is leaving, so no one expects leadership from him.
I mean, apparently Ponting's been ripping into them about the collective performance. It needs to be done, yes, but could you help but sit there feeling a tiny bit mutinous and thinking "Well what about you, you tosser?"
And a mutinous team would make for a crap team. A team that can't bat or bowl or field to save its life. Or beat India. Or Sri Lanka.
It's not good when you're hoping that Sachin Tendulkar and Ishant Sharma's injuries will rule them out of the next final. That's not my team, that's not us. We should be better than that. I want us to be able to take on the best India has to offer and win. That's the Australian team I know.
And because of all the crap that's gone on this series, I want very much for us to win. The best way to stick it to someone is not by stooping to their level but by showing that you're better by kicking their arse.
I think our boys need to go back and train in the desert again. It did the trick perfectly last time.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Out for 153
From the cricinfo coverage:
"Standing ovation, of course. Tendulkar said last night that sometimes he has to check the scoreboard to know if he's on 0 or on 100 as he gets an ovation whenever he walks into bat, too," says Jenny Thompson from Adelaide.
And so he should. All hail Sachin Tendulkar!
"Standing ovation, of course. Tendulkar said last night that sometimes he has to check the scoreboard to know if he's on 0 or on 100 as he gets an ovation whenever he walks into bat, too," says Jenny Thompson from Adelaide.
And so he should. All hail Sachin Tendulkar!
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