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Rationalism the only preceptor || There is nothing higher than reason || A Philomath || Iconoclast || Sports Aficionado || Cinephile || Freethinker

[Joy Bhattacharjya @joybhattacharj]

It's Sigmund Freud's birth anniversary. I was quite blown to discover that Freud, Hitler, Stalin, Leon Trotsky and Josef Tito all lived in the same 2 mile radius in Vienna at the same time, 1913!

[Kevin Pietersen🦏 @KP24]

Having batted so much over the last few weeks in India, it made me realise why I don't play anymore.
The muscle groups used for batting are in bits! 😪

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

Govt stopped his movie to release so he became "the government". Honestly saying he sounds like a roaring lion🦁

@TVKVijayHQ @actorvijay #Vijay‌

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

All 9 shifts of the BPSC AEDO examination (April 14–21, 2026) and the April 23, 2026 exam have been cancelled following allegations of massive irregularities and a high-tech cheating scandal involving a blacklisted biometric agency. I just want to know how can the government be so irresponsible and negligent ? Almost 10 lakhs candidates appeared in this exam.
As all candidates centers were allocated to a different districts,
in this hot weather there were no hotels, train tickets, and transportation. Now my question is who'll pay the expenses of the candidates ? Who's accountable for this?

@BJP4India @News18Bihar @BPSCOffice @samrat4bjp @NitishKumar @narendramodi @CivilsNetwork @Jduonline

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

Shah Rukh Khan's King is shaping up to be a massive 2026 action spectacle, featuring SRK as a seasoned, grey-shaded assassin. With breathtaking international locations, high octane actions and vfx to pulsating soundtrack. #SRK unwavering commitment to world-class production value ensures that #King won’t just compete with Bollywood films, but stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Hollywood’s biggest action franchises. It’s a key reason why the film’s box office will likely see unprecedented international numbers.

@iamsrk @deepikapadukone @justSidAnand @AnilKapoor

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

Without an iota of doubt Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the biggest name in IPL currently. Sheer class and consistency in his 19th season & at the age of 36. Due to him the viewership of RCB matches amongst neutral has been increased significantly. @BhuviOfficial the rockstar.

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

It all began after an injury to an in-form Yuvi in the 2007 World T20, when Rohit was called upon as a last-minute emergency replacement to play a league game against the hosts. After a lacklustre start to the Indian innings, the 20-year-old strode out into Kingsmead and stroked his way to a fluent half-century against the likes of Pollock, Ntini and Morkel as though he were having a net session. He showed startling maturity under pressure to survive till the end of the innings, escorting India to a respectable total that they ultimately defended, knocking South Africa out of the tournament in their own backyard.

Happy birthday to the man who's known for his knack in captaining teams. Someone who's synonymous with effortless, free-flowing stroke-play. Thankyou for everything @ImRo45 ❤️

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

Now we can say this is an eternal love story between #PBKS and 200+ chases.💥🔥

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

It was above 153 kmph from Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. He has shown a significant increase in pace during this IPL season, consistently clocking speeds over 150kmph. Demonstrating a return to his peak velocity and intimidating form. @KagisoRabada25

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

Shah Rukh Khan goes big again💥

-His Knight Riders Group has begun construction on a major cricket stadium at Fairplex in Pomona, California.

-This venue is designed to be a centerpiece and host matches for the return of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

-It is the first IPL-owned team to secure a permanent stadium in the USA, aiming to bring international-grade cricket infrastructure to the area.

-The venue will also host three Major League Cricket (MLC) matches between July 1 to 5 this year, the ICC said.

@iamsrk @ICC @BCCI @KKRiders

[Spandan Roy @talksports45]

A short thread on Sachin Tendulkar, The Master Blaster, on the occasion of his 53rd birthday, consisting some of his accolades and records.

Sachin Tendulkar till date is the youngest test centurion in South Africa, Australia, England. He is also the youngest player to score a test 50 in New Zealand.

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[Mufaddal Vohra @mufaddal_vohra]

- 18,426 ODI runs.
- 15,921 Test runs.
- 51 Test centuries.
- 49 ODI centuries.
- 201 International wickets.
- 2011 World Cup winner.
- Orange Cap winner.
- IPL winner.

HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY TO THE GOAT AND ONE OF INDIA’S MOST LOVED SON - SACHIN RAMESH TENDULKAR. 🐐

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SACHIN SIR 🫡

-Debut series : Hitting Abdul Qadir of Pakistan for 3 sixes in an over for instigating saying "Himmat hai to mujhe maar ke dikha". At that time Abdul Qadir was one of the best wrist spinner.

-Sharjah Cup 1998 : India needed to score 270 or 280 odd runs against Australia (best team of that time) within 40 overs to qualify for the final. He scored 143 in that match. In the final India beat Australia scoring 134 runs. Those innings are called Desert storm. You can watch it on YouTube.

-During 1990-2000 : If Sachin gets out, 90% Indians use to switch off their TV knowing India lost.

-World Cup 1996 : India were cruising at one point of time chasing 252 but when he got out scoring 65, Team's score was 98 and then reduced to 120.

-2003 Border Gavaskar Trophy: He was getting caught out at cover while playing cover drive in the first 2 test matches. He was determined not to play his favourite shot. During his entire stay of 241 runs he didn't play that shot. The entire world bowed down to his feet.

-Today we have DRS, but at that time he was given wrongly out ranging 39 to 50 times but misbehaved with umpires or any other officials. Unlike today's player who keep fighting for small issues.

-2003 World Cup : He amassed 673 runs in the World being higest run getter at that time. His score of 98 vs Pakistan is considered as the best amongst all of the knocks he played in that world cup. Please watch this al well on YouTube.

-In one of the match when he found out that match got fixed by some Indian player and they'll lose the game. Sachin took it on its own and ensured hat we win that match. For verification check news.

-Opponents use to respect him because of an individual persona he use to hold. In Today's words he was an Aura of Cricket.

-Scored 1475 approx in ODIs in 2007 calender year at the age of 35. It was the highest in that year.

-At Gwalior on 24th February 2010, when Sachin was in 190s everyone was cursing Dhoni to not give him strike to complete his 200. But in the end in 50th over when he completed his 200th run whole nation were enjoying that moment. Everyone believed that day God of Cricket can do anything because nobody counted him when to do this as he was not that destructive at the last of his career.

-US President Barack Obama once said, "I don't know cricket, I don't know how Sachin plays. But I still try to watch him playing because I want to know why my country's economy goes down 0.5% when he's batting."

-When he retired, on his retiring speech entire nation came to a stand still and cried on his speech.

-After winning 2011 world cup final Virat Kohli said, " He has carried the hopes of entire country for 24 long years, now it's our time to carry on our shoulder and have a victory lap in the Mumbai ground.

-There are so many like this and anyone will get tired writing about him.

THE GREATEST CRICKETER & THE GREATEST BATSMAN OF ALL TIME @sachin_rt ❤️

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

This commitment💛

[Bharath Ramaraj @Fancricket12]

Mohsin Khan bangs the ball really hard into the pitch, and with a high release point. The buffer.

[Vikrant Gupta @vikrantgupta73]

Horrible. Horrible. Horrible.
Rishabh Pant letting LSG down
#LSGVsRR #IPL2026

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

Every player from Bihar is giving their 100% in this IPL season. I believe @mipaltan will surely give a chance to Mohammad Izhar. He is known as Mustafizur Rahman of Bihar. I've seen him playing, Trust me he's an agile athelete, with lots of variation with ball and a brilliant fielder. I'm sure he'll perform well just like his comrades.

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

If industry buzz is to be believed, International sensation Ed Sheeran is reportedly set to lend his voice for Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King.

Anirudh Ravichander hinted at a possible collaboration. While he clarified that nothing has been officially locked yet, his statement that “something is cooking” has been enough to send fans into a frenzy.

One thing I love about @iamsrk that he always wanted to internationalize his projects and expand India's reach via movies.

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

Agree. Many SRK fans will disagree but Shah Rukh Khan should portray periodical/classical/historical/mythological roles in this decade.

Even after more than three decades he's still on top and his evergreen hunger to prove himself remains alive. He can anchor epic and dramatic narratives easily.

@iamsrk make it happen sir❤️

[Hemlock🚩 @hemlock0077]

Bihar Cricket is experiencing a significant resurgence, driven by improved infrastructure, talent scouting, and administrative stability. The state is producing standout players like Sakib Hussain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Izhar, Ishan Kishan, Anukul, Mukesh etc... while the state team has set records, including the highest List A total (574/6).

The success of these players reflects a bigger change happening in Bihar. Cricket academies are increasing, young players are getting better training, and new stadium projects like the redevelopment of Moin-ul-Haq Stadium are giving hope for a stronger future. Along with this, jobs related to cricket — such as coaching, fitness training and sports management — are also growing. Bihar is no longer just participating in the IPL. It is becoming an important source of talent, showing that determination and hard work can transform the sporting identity of an entire region.

Bihar has a potential of everything❤️

@BCACric @BiharCA @BiharCricket @Bihar_se_hai