Adnan Hamid

You don't need a reason to be nice to someone.

[Chetan Bhagat @chetan_bhagat]

Gave an interview to a channel where the anchor was trying hard to push an alternative narrative about student protests. I normally stay diplomatic and agreeable but this time I pushed back and called the bluff.

They never aired the interview.

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

A guard of honour, for the man who has given everything ❤️

[Historic Cricket Pictures @PictureSporting]

Ian Botham was famously asked "who writes your scripts" ... the same could be said of Ben Stokes ... the ball after news of his retirement was broken to the ground

[Nikhil Naz @NikhilNaz]

If ever there was a 3D player it’s Marco Jansen.
In all 3 formats and all 3 departments (batting, bowling & fielding)— he’s been the player of the tour so far #INDvsSA

[Saksham Agarwal @Saksham319]

Isa Guha - Two player of the match awards in 2 games. Must be pleased ?

Starc - TWO WINS yeah !!!!!!

The priorities are so sorted.

[Johns. @CricCrazyJohns]

ALEX CAREY 🤯🔥 A VIDEO FOR AGES...!!!

[Parth MN @parthpunter]

Watching the Ashes is such a good experience because of the quality of broadcasting.

Why are English and Australian commentators so superior, insightful and outspoken?

Playing cricket for many years does not automatically qualify one to be a good commentator. It is a separate skill.

But not many in Asia seem to acknowledge that. Barring Dinesh Karthik, I can't think of a decent commentator we have produced among recently retired cricketers.

On the other hand, listening to Stuart Broad has been a pleasant surprise. He is sharp and to the point.

I guess it also boils down to the conditions.

When you become a commentator in a society that rewards jingoism and sycophancy, that's what you develop as a commentator.

Or, you become a Siddhu or a Sehwag, playing the role of a joker to pull the audience in.

[Werner @Werries_]

Simon Harmer on his journey

"When I signed the Kolpak agreement, part of that agreement is you sign a declaration to say that you will never play for your country of birth again

I made peace with the fact that this was the decision I was taking. I've always believed that I want to make the most of my talent

All I've ever wanted to do was to look back at the end of my career and say I was the best version of Simon Harmer that I could be

The steps I took when I was dropped from the national side to try and get better... I just wanted to be able to turn around and say that I left no stone unturned and I tried as much as I could

Never in a million years did I think that I would have another shot at International cricket

Never in a million years did I think that I would come to India again

So to be here, win 2-0, to be Man of the Series, it is pretty special and quite surreal

I think it will some some time for it to sort of sink in and to digest

I am very happy with the way things have panned out and very grateful for the opportunities that Themba and Shukri have given me, believing in me and giving me the opportunity to come back and play Test cricket"

[Spandan Roy @talksports45]

Ricky Ponting could never win a test match in India as captain, Graeme Smith couldn't win a series in India. Temba Bavuma's South Africa have clean sweeped India 2-0 in India.

[Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi @RuhullahMehdi]

What will it take for those in the government to understand the agony and hopelessness that our aspiring youths are facing? What will make them understand that this is suffocating an entire young generation and pushing them to walls? Doesn’t even today’s case in Vaishno Devi University about the students with merit open their eyes and feel the urgency to resolve this matter and give some relief to our youth?
Last year they said 6 months. Those 6 months have turned into a year. Few weeks ago before Budgam Assembly election they said few days without letting anyone know whether they have resolved the issue or not. Those few days are now turning into more than a month.
Now even if they solve this issue sometime in future, which I think is unlikely, what will compensate the years they have already lost and the vacancies which are already gone?
Is this about personal egos? Is this entire generation being punished because I have been speaking for them? Alright, I will pull myself out of this issue for a month. Meet the students, resolve the issue rationally, take them to your fold. Curse me and turn them against me, but please resolve this issue which is about their careers.
And if after the conclusion of this Parliament session on the December 20th this issue is not resolved. I will sit with them again the way we did the last December. And this time it will not be for a day only.

[Vipin Tiwari @Vipintiwari952]

Everyone keeps saying India lacks quality domestic bowlers, but here’s Aaquib Nabi proving otherwise.

Ranji Trophy 2024–25 stats:
- Matches: 12
- Wickets: 68
- Average: 13.82
- Strike Rate: 30.89
- 5-Wicket Hauls: 9
- 10-Wicket Matches: 3
- Maintains an excellent line and length.
- Generates good pace consistently.
- Shows remarkable consistency and control throughout the season.

Sadly, what he lacks is support, recognition, and a push from selectors.

[Kevin Pietersen🦏 @KP24]

Every school should ban smartphones!

Every school should be smartphones!

Every school should ban smart phones!

Every school should ban smart phones!

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Yes

[Andrew Tate @Cobratate]

The greatest sign of a failed parent is a picky child.

[Arpit Rastogi | Cricket @arptrastogi]

Michael Hussey, fondly known as Mr. Cricket, is one of the finest examples of perseverance in modern cricket.

He didn’t get his Australia debut until the age of 29, yet went on to become one of the most reliable Test batters of his era. His journey was filled with rises, dips, comebacks & late glory.

Here’s a thread on his career — the story of Michael Hussey.

#AustralianCricket

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

Where the next 1,000 babies will be born:

Asia → 511
🇮🇳 India: 172
🇨🇳 China: 103
🇵🇰 Pakistan: 47
🇮🇩 Indonesia: 31
🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 22
Others: 136

Africa → 326
🇳🇬 Nigeria: 57
🇨🇩 DR Congo: 32
🇪🇹 Ethiopia: 25
🇪🇬 Egypt: 17
🇹🇿 Tanzania: 16
Others: 179

America → 106
🇺🇸 USA: 30
🇧🇷 Brazil: 22
🇲🇽 Mexico: 13
🇨🇴 Colombia: 5
🇦🇷 Argentina: 5
Others: 31

Europe → 52
🇷🇺 Russia: 10
🇫🇷 France: 6
🇩🇪 Germany: 6
🇬🇧 UK: 5
🇮🇹 Italy: 3
Others: 22

Oceania → 5
🇦🇺 Australia: 2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea: 2
Others: 1

[KLR @KLRNation1]

This six against Jasprit Bumrah. KL Rahul has a separate fanbase! ❤️🥵💥

[Aarya 🕊️ @Vitamin_Vk18]

You can see peak athletism in this angle of kohli missed runout 🥶

[Andrew Tate @Cobratate]

The age of consumer capitalism is over.

Consumer capitalism = produce goods to sell.

We now live in the world of financial capitalism.

Have a spare 10,000,000? You don’t build a factory to make goods, you simply invest in the stock market.

Why? Less risk and more return.

Money turns into money.

Why does that stock have value? Because they produce with their factory.

But nobody bothers to build competing factories.

This inevitably leads to the last few producers of goods being massive monopolies with unchecked political power.

They control everything, the media, the politicians - all of it.

And it is in their best interest to keep the common man and worker poor.