Downtown

Everyone remembers the kind of noise and unnecessary drama that was created before the World Cup, especially by Pakistan and Bangladesh fans and media. So much talk, so many unnecessary distractions, and so much chest-thumping. That’s why this World Cup has felt like such a relief and far less toxic without that circus team, Bangladesh. This WC has simply felt calmer without all that extra baggage. Can ICC fully dismantle this Bangladesh team? Because nothing about this side looks serious enough for world cricket.

He's not scoring a run until Babar Azam tweets, 'This too shall pass'

Pakistan aren’t winning this, regardless of who’s in their squad. Even if we field a B or C side, India have too much depth and better game sense to let it slip. And about that rookie mystery spinner, our batters have seen it all. His four overs will be managed like any other spell. We’ve got the quality and the clarity.

Pakistan aren’t winning this, regardless of who’s in their squad. Even if we field a B or C side, India have too much depth and better game sense to let it slip. And about that rookie mystery spinner, our batters have seen it all. His four overs will be managed like any other spell. We’ve got the quality and the clarity.

He is originally from Bangalore. He goes by many names in our area. Raufettan Raufendra Raufu Reddy Kudumbasree Rauf Yen Maga Raufu Sixer Subramaniam Rauf He owns Rauf Lakshmi Stores in Lingarajapuram. Open 24/7 for Free Boundaries, Full Tosses. Every Sunday, he conducts Sixer Meditation behind the store. Our area people say he's the only man who can bowl an over without using the pitch. The ball doesn’t touch earth. At weddings, he doesn’t give return gifts. He just bowls one over. “A gift they’ll never forget.” Our area WhatsApp name: Raufendra - The Lingarajapuram Leaker Achievements: 1) Holds Lingarajapuram record for "Most Full Tosses in a Single Spell" 2) Honoured with the “Kudumbasree Seva Ratna” for generous runs donation for Indian Batsmen 3) Once bowled 5 consecutive wides and was still clapped for rhythm In Short: RAW - Rauf Against Wickets Special Ops - Sent undercover to leak runs and build Indian confidence in ICC tournaments. He's back in our area after Asia cup final. I'm attending his Sixer Meditation tomorrow. DM me for FREE passes.

He is originally from Bangalore. He goes by many names in our area. Raufettan Raufendra Raufu Reddy Kudumbasree Rauf Yen Maga Raufu Sixer Subramaniam Rauf He owns Rauf Lakshmi Stores in Lingarajapuram. Open 24/7 for Free Boundaries, Full Tosses. Every Sunday, he conducts Sixer Meditation behind the store. Our area people say he's the only man who can bowl an over without using the pitch. The ball doesn’t touch earth. At weddings, he doesn’t give return gifts. He just bowls one over. “A gift they’ll never forget.” Our area WhatsApp name: Raufendra - The Lingarajapuram Leaker Achievements: 1) Holds Lingarajapuram record for "Most Full Tosses in a Single Spell" 2) Honoured with the “Kudumbasree Seva Ratna” for generous runs donation for Indian Batsmen 3) Once bowled 5 consecutive wides and was still clapped for rhythm In Short: RAW - Rauf Against Wickets Special Ops - Sent undercover to leak runs and build Indian confidence in ICC tournaments. He's back in our area after Asia cup final. I'm attending his Sixer Meditation tomorrow. DM me for FREE passes.

He’s known for his reverse sweeps and innovative strokes. But last night, he stuck to conventional, percentage cricket and took India home. That’s the mark of a great thinker and leader. He’s set to play a crucial role in many of India’s victories in the future.

We’re good. The kids are alright. Actually, they’re better. We’re gonna start winning more series outside India now.

We Indians under-celebrate our heroes. Especially someone like Bumrah. If Bumrah had played for Pakistan, they’d have built a damn statue next to their cricket board. Named a battalion after him. He’d be their Army chief by now. Haha! But here, we ask: “Is Bumrah picking and choosing his matches?” Yes he is. That’s not a crime. It’s called longevity management. Here’s what IS a crime: Acting like Bumrah’s absence is the reason India loses. But there are ten other players on that field. And most days, they’re playing like damn extras . Bumrah has 2, maybe 3 good years left in international cricket. So, shut up and celebrate him. Stop waiting for him to retire before you recognize what you had. Because, there was no one like him before. And there won’t be anyone like him again. Not in India. Not in world cricket. And years from now, when cricket historians talk about GOAT bowlers, they’ll say just one name! Remember it.

You could stack the team with 7 specialist batters and the result would still be the same. Our young players are chasing T20 fame, not five-day glory. India’s Test cricket era is done. Over. Finished.

Our backup opened is KL Rahul, who’ll stroll in, face 3 balls, and walk back for a duck. Why? Because he’d have already **** his pants before the ball even leaves their hands.

Props to Gambhir for backing Nithin in the playing XI! If it were the Dravid-Rohit duo, he might not have even made the squad.