BCCI Agenda for Resurrection of Cricket !

Team India Down Under, Down Under: How to lift them up ?

Team  India's worst tour of Australia is on and things are getting worse by the day. Let us look at the pre-tour hype and the situation that prevailed and then how things have unfolded since the fall of Tendulkar at the fag end of day-2 at Melbourne. From 214/2, India have just withered away and wilted.

Australia were in dire straits. They were beaten by New Zealand and were bowled out for 48 by South Africa very recently. Ponting and Hussey have been out of form for longer than anyone could care to remember. They were going to miss the Iconic All-rounder Shane Watson and Pat Cummins from the beginning. Harris and Marsh missed half of the test and then James Pattinson got injured. Thus good number of cream of the present Aussie team have missed the major part of Cricket that has been played so far.

India on the other hand were in full strength with the exception of Praveen Kumar. So this was touted as India's best chance to win a test series down under. But what has happened how ? First test was lost on day 5, second on day 4 and third within minutes of lunch break on day 3. At this rate, the Adelaide test might get over on day-2. Srikkanth is totally devastated and Dhoni has declared himself to be the main culprit. The BCCI believes the performance has not been up to the mark.

Hence a very high level meeting of the BCCI, Selectors and former players was held. Since it was to be a high level and top secret meeting, it was held at Siachen Glacier. Whatever happened in the meeting has been recorded in the minutes. But all that can't be divulged. BCCI has come out with an agenda for the resurrection of Team India and the fortunes of Indian Cricket. And the document has been forwarded to ICC.

The 10 point agenda the BCCI has approved for the rejuvenation of Cricket.

01] Ghaas Poos is serious health hazard: The main problem seems to be Indians are allergic to grass and that hampers their performance seriously. Hence no grass should be allowed to exist on any pitch where India have to play. Even Ivan Lendle had declared, "Grass is for cows". Indian players are not cows, they are Tigers. Tigers at home to be precise. So henceforth ICC should make sure that a herd of cows is deployed at all venues where Team India are to play test matches. The grazing cows will ensure the pitch will be devoid of grass. And all the hoof marks will makes sure our spinners can get purchase from day one. 

02] Speed Breakers: We all know speed thrills but it also kills. All the speed bowling in England and India has almost killed Indian Cricket. ICC 'must' realize almost two thirds of revenue filling the ICC coffers comes from Indian Cricket, if not three fourths. If Indian supporters stop watching Cricket, ICC can shut shop. So all fast bowlers operating against India 'must' be fitted with speed-breakers with immediate effect. None should bowl faster that 125kmph or whatever is the average speed at which Vinay Kumar bowled in the previous match; whichever is slower. 

03] Three day Tests: When India travel abroad, all tests should be restricted to just 3 days and not 5 days. We first have to give them a realistic chance to draw a test before we can think of winning again. And during these 3 days, lunch break should be extended to 90 minutes and tea break to 30 minutes. The breaks happen to be the best part of tests played by India these days, because no wickets fall during these period. This also ensures a lot more scope for advertizements and that means more money for ICC. 

04] No Slip ups please: "Indian batsmen are like faithful husbands, they perform only at home", tweeted Poonam Pandey. But an insider from Team India camp on conditions of anonymity has declared, "Indian players are disappointed that Poonam has not kept her word of stripping if India won the World Cup. Hence they are disappointed". The faithful husbands that they are, they hate all the gossiping by the Aussie wicket-keeper and slip fielders. Hence no slip fielders should be allowed to stand within the 30 yard circle when Indian 'Top Order Batsmen' bat. 

05] Field restrictions: It has been noticed by BCCI that too many fielders are seen in the field blocking his shots when Rahul Dravid is batting. Though that is distracting him, the gentleman has never complained. But it is distracting him and he is falling over his own feet to be bowled again and again and then again. So he should be allowed to make 3 changes in the field when he bats. He is the first and only Indian to support the lie-detector test suggested by ICC. Hence he should get this privilege to place 3 fielders of his choice anywhere he wants to. That could even be the dressing room. 

06] Save Tigers Campaign: Tigers and Indian batsmen have many things in common. The main thing in common is both are endangered species. Whole world is campaigning to save tigers. We advocate with equal fervor for a campaign to save our 'Tigers at home'. Henceforth, Team India should be allowed to play all away tests in India. To differentiate home and away tests, ESPN-Star Sports will telecast 'away series' and any channel chosen by BCCI will telecast home matches. This is more than enough for people to differentiate a home and away series. 

07] The Demons to be exorcised: Some channels believe there are demons in the mind of Sachin Tendulkar that are preventing him from scoring the hundredth ton. Those demons seem to be affecting the entire team too. Whatever has to be done to exorcise the demons must be done and an away series against Bangladesh followed by one against Zimbabwe should be arranged; both to be played in India. Once he gets his century of century, all the pressure will be off and Indians can get back to the business of playing Cricket. 

08] Benefits of IPL not being utilized: IPL is a magnificent event with a lots of glamor, lights, action, champagne, cheer girls, beer girls and Vijay Mallya. But what is the use ? Many of these selfish English and Australian Cricketers avoid IPL and concentrate only on their national teams. This is making Test Cricket a lopsided contest. Poor selfless Indians are toiling to play IPL, CL-T20, ODIs, Tests and if they get spare time, they also play Cricket with kids and Moms in the rain. They do all this even at the cost of West Indies tour. These selfish guys like Clarke and Cook should be immediately made to sign up for IPL. If they don't relent, they should be barred from playing international Cricket. We believe in providing everyone with a level playing field with lots of cracks in the pitches and no grass as mentioned earlier. 

09] Word Cricket means India: Today, World Cricket and even the 'Word' Cricket means India. We don't have to elaborate on this. If India go on getting humiliated like this on every tour and end up at the bottom of the table, people of India will give up on Cricket as Rahul Dravid rightly suspects. That means Cricket will be dead. Hence we must ensure Team India get enough chances to win and our Tigers get to feast on runs. Hence not only Zimbabwe and Kenya but UAE, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Scotland, Greenland and every land possible should be given Test status immediately so that there are enough teams to be beaten by India. We suspect Ireland might turn out to be dangerous, hence it is better to avoid them. 

10] Final nail: DRS, Hawk eye, Eagle eye, Umpires, Third Umpires and Match Referees; all these entities have conspired to undermine Indian Cricket over the years. Hence in the larger interest of saving Cricket, the entire responsibility of running Cricket administration should be immediately handed over to an able body with 'rich' experience. Since we see nobody 'richer' than the BCCI, we deem it fit that the ICC must be immediately handed over to IPL Governing body to 'enrich' Cricket !

We believe all these measures will help in reaping short term as well as long term benefits for the financial security of Cricket. Hence ICC should follow these guidelines with immediate effect.


Signed/-


BCCI
IPL Governing body
Indias Selectors
Former Players
Team India [Signed from Go karting club in Perth]


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Indian Plumpier League: The Bigger IPL !

Disclaimer: This post is a figment of imagination of the writer. This is purely a fun article and doesn't intend to be derogatory about any of the honorable people mentioned. No way does this betray any maliciousness on part of the writer who himself is on the verge of being certified overweight. 

No offense is meant about the well endowed men and women. I am 'Broad'-minded. When I say that, it should not be confused with the Narrow minded ICC Match Referee with an England Captain for a son.

From being Agarkar-like, time has managed to render me in the 'just under the overweight league' with a BMI closing in on 25. I was never known for athleticism and that perhaps is why I preferred to play and follow Cricket. Not that I was any good at that. But Cricket still remains the only field game that still offers 'Fat' chances to the physically over-endowed to hold their own against the likes of Jonty Rhodes and Keiron Pollard.

There was 'Ample' evidence that Samit Patel was dropped from England probables list due to the eschewed fitness standards set by the ECB. The now past India Coach had expressed concerns over 'Overweight' Indian Cricketers. That was unfortunate. Just imagine if  weight or size did matter in the past, Sri Lanka would not have won their lone World Cup and England would not have won Ashes in 1987.

Here is an ode to those big 'BIG' men who regaled us with their skills. Here we launch the "Indian Plumpier League" [IPL]. Let us take a look at those weighty teams and their leaders of 'substance'. For those keen to play in the League, pound in all the pounds you can; more the merrier. The auction will strictly be held on the basis of Pounds. And all payments, hefty or otherwise will be made in Pounds too. A Pound for a Pound !

1] Chubby Supper Kings: With their love for heavy meals at night, the Chubby Kings lead from the front. So they have the Chubbiest Captain !

Leverlock, Stock and Barrel !

2] Belly Bare Devils: The Team from the Capital languishing at the bottom this season. Who can pick the spirits of this team ? Who else but the one with a belly that can scare the Devil ?

Belly that can Scare Devil !

3] Gol-Guppa Weight Ryders: Having either puny or fit skippers has been SRK's idea of a Captain. That is why the team has never been 'Stout' on field. But when you have a 'Big Jesse' for Captain, nobody meddles with them.

Just see Weight Ryder !

4] Binge's 11 Fun-jab: For binge eating, binge drinking, fun and jabs, you need not look around. He is a 'Legend' in all. The Prince did 'Eat' them all up during the World Cup !

Eat all You-We can !

5] Chicken Gorgers: They can munch and gorge on anything and everything including bowling attacks and 'Aloo Bondas' of Hyderabad. A worthy skipper has to be a man of stature.

The BIGGEST Talent from Pakistan

6] Royal Chill-hangers Ampleore: They will just chill out on Royal Challenge and avenge all the defeats so far. The Mr. Cool of Lankan Cricket will 'walk' away with the Captaincy. Well, he always walked his runs.

'Run'atunga who always walked runs !

7] Boonie Warriors India: One of the all time great overweight Cricketers excelled in fielding with all his girth. He will be a Boon to any lowly placed team.

A Boon for the underdogs !

8] Cocky Tuskers Carousel: For the Cocky Mallu who walks without a care like a tusker, they finally have a merry-go-Round of tuskers. The Cockiest of them all will lead the team. Gatting, Batting, Fatting and Swatting [of Pakistani Umpires] all allowed.

Gatting Batting Fatting !

9] Bum-boy Indians: For those who love everything in big chunks. The most Powarful man in Indian Cricket will lead from the front. His style and substance will make him a 'Roll-model' !

Powar Power !

10] Rotundistan Royals: A Patel from England alone qualifies to lead the bunch of Rotundistan Royals. To Sum it all, will get justice at last. This completes the ensemble of ten teams.

Sum of it all Patel !

This Obese version of IPL will begin as soon as we manage to find enough players plumper than the plump to complete 10 teams. Anyone interested to join the weight-wagon, don't wait, just shoot your applications. Weight is the only criteria !

Some patented attractions:

Cheer girls will be replaced with more ample and attractive 'Beer Babes'. Buxom is the word !

Buxom Beer Babes !

Concessions on ticket prices to those weighing above 100kg. They will be accommodated in the exclusive 'Century Club'.

Beer, beef and all kind of food served at subsidized rates before, during and even after the match.

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What do I do when low on Cricket Adrenaline ?

Team India are the reigning World Champions in ODI Cricket.

We also have the World No. 1 Test Team since over a year.

IPL attracts more eyeballs than most of the International series.

Rahul Sharma and Sreenath Aravind have bowled with promise.

Ambati Rayudu and Paul Valthaty have enlivened the proceedings.

Shane Warne believes Rohit Sharma is a Master in the making.

Tendulkar is still hungry for runs and Dravid isn't finished either.

Virat Kohli is batting well and shows guts as Captain of men.

Sehwagging reached epitome before he was shouldered out.

Gambhir is taking both Captaincy and his name too seriously.

Ashish Nehra continues to recover from one injury after another.

Yuvi continues to prove he is a different player in Indian Colors.

Munaf bowled well till he lost his head and match to Amit Mishra.

Sreesanth excels as Sreesanth and bowls 5 good balls in an over.

Bhajji hasn't slapped Sree and called Symonds a Gentleman... Man !

So much happening and Mumbai Indians choking before the Finals !

So much of action, fun and excitement has not really excited me. Why ?

Why am I dormant compared to my normal over-talkative standards ?

Very often this happens to me during those never-ending ODI series.

Every single IPL season, I have felt it as it comes to the business end.

Tendulkar may be God to millions and many who don't believe in God.

Sehwag may be the most destructive batsman in all forms of Cricket.

Gayle may have redefined the IPL Batsmanship taking it to a new height.

I realized something today. I am going through a trough in Crickinterest.

I realized today that I am missing something, rather missing someone !

Fortunately I know what to do when I feel so low on Cricket Adrenaline...

I just watch THIS !




Post Script: I can sit through an entire day and then through the night watching VVS bat with the tail in tow than suffer some of that 'Cricket' played by the likes of Sunny Sohal and Manish Pandey; the Masters of Inelegance !



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This isn't Cricket Honey, It's just IPL !

My wife has a love - hate relationship with Cricket. She loves it when she goes shopping. Because the shops and malls are relatively empty. She hates it when she is free, because I am not !

She looked menacing tonight, "Seriously, what is this going on ? You said it will all be over on 2 April and that you'll be a relieved man. As you were hoping, Sachin's team won. Then what is this thing going on now ? What is he playing for ? Don't they have any other thing to do ? Cricket, Cricket and Cricket !"

I had to tell her something. She was standing right between me and the TV. So I goaded her out of the away, "This isn't Cricket Honey, It's just IPL !"

Well, that is such a relief.  I just love IPL !

There are so many things that come with IPL. It's like "It's all happening here" to borrow from Ravi Shastri.

The cheer girls and the beer girls. Why do people hate girls ? Yes, GIRLS ! Beats me. Just can't imagine. If you want serious stuff, go watch Satyajit Ray's movies on DVD without subtitles.

From whatever happened so far, one thing is quite clear. Delhi are going to be the bottom team this time. Mark my words. Sorry Sehwag, this is not your Cup of anything !

Shane Warne looks like his own wax statue from Madam Tussaud's. Even Thiazide isn't going to help him. He will need some kind of 'Detox' from 'Botox'. Seriously though, he still is the best leg-spinner on the planet by a few light years !

Rahul Dravid looks to be in good touch and so did Laxman before Parnell. Old wines in old bottles, still delicious even in 'limited editions' format.

The other single Master Piece of limited edition continues to flourish and enjoy the jamboree.

Venugoapl Rao seems to be finally coming of age. Will he be the next Robin Singh of Indian Cricket ?

Paul Chandrashekar Valthaty was unknown even in his own street till yesterday. Today, he is the hottest 'Item Number' on news channels. Where is Manish Pandey ? Every Valthaty has his day !

I am also waiting to see following guys: Deepak Chahar [to see how he swings them up],  Shane Watson [fresh from his earth shattering innings against the mighty Bangladesh], Abu Nechim [to seehow a Kashmiri Pacer looks like] and Mohammed Kaif [just to see if he still has the fire in the belly].

Malinga wants to retire from longer versions of Cricket. Do we know the reason now ? Mumbai and Malinga seem to be unbeatable at this point of time.

Poor Mayank Agarwal. He was over the top when he whacked Murali out of the ground facing him for the first time. Malinga knocked him down with the first ball.

Vettori is a great captain. He wanted to boost Abhimanyu Mithun's morale. So he forgot Dirk Nannes who ended up with bowling figures of 1-1-0-1 to Mithun's 3-0-31-0 !

There are two Shauns playing for Rajastan Royals. One is Shaun Tight. He bowled a first spell of 2-0-11-2. Then came Shaun Loose. He let loose a 154 kmph monster ball and then gave away 2-0-29-0.

Saurabh Tiwari looks like he might any time cut loose and play a DLF maximum shot and then pats one to short covers for a single.

In spite of their win against lowly placed Chargers, KKR don't look like serious contenders. And it all boils down to SRK and his preference for Hockey. Cricket Gods haven't forgiven him for making a movie on Hockey and ignoring Cricket.

If anyone has doubts, just look at the other Khan. Aamir made 'Lagaan' and then witnessed India Captain Dhoni do a Bhuvan in the World Cup finals !

Yes, coming to Captaincy, Sehwag wants to lead from the front. But he just doesn't have a back. Gambhir has a front as well as a back, but he prefers to lead from the middle.

Sanga and Gilly haven't had great opportunities to lead so far. But it is too early as we are still in the first week of what is going to be a 7 week long affair.

Dhoni on the other hand has lead from behind the stumps. And then in front too. The Yusuf Pathan run out was classic Dhoni; just enough to change the course of the match.

Mahela is entrusted to lead a group of Tuskers. Can he do the 'Mahout' act ? Can he get Sreesanth to fire ? Or will it backfire in the Kochi backwaters ? Let us wait and watch !

Yuveraj has whole of India for Sahara today. In 2010, he had no team, no form and no home too as he was dumped by his IPL Masters. What a turn around in 2011. He has won a World Cup and now avenged his humiliation of last year by whacking the Punjab team.

And one man is silently leading from the front and winning matches with ease for his team.

I will come back !


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Why do I love IPL ?

IPL-4 is here, opening on a Friday; on a day most of the movies are released in India and elsewhere.

IPL has a lot in common with movies in India. Cricket and Cinema go together like Viv Richards and Nina Gupta. Howsoever far apart they might be, they do make strangely great bed-fellows. And IPL, is the Masaba of this relation ! A cross breed, yet beautiful and highly successful at a very young age.

Masaba...aah !

A lot of people, Purists, Poms and pushy Aussies have denounced IPL as 'Not Cricket'.

Michel Holding, one of my childhood favorites declared, "T-20 is not Cricket and Keiron Pollard is not a Cricketer".

Those who have not got a bite in, blame IPL for 'Crass Commercialization' of the 'Once Beautiful' game.

Pakistani Cricketers declare they don't care about IPL and then secretly curse Ijaz Butt.

BCCI declares IPL as clean because they have rid IPL of the corrupting influence of evil Lalit Modi.

But let people heap abuses and denigrate IPL. Let them damn it. Let them condemn it. Let them do anything except 'ban' it. That is something nobody will do. Thankfully, because IPL is a 'Goose that lays Platinum Eggs'. Gold is passe !

It is simple. I love IPL. I always like to give 5 reasons for anything and everything. But when it comes to IPL, I have so many reasons to love IPL, I might run out of space on the web. So I will stick to 11; one each for every team and one for Lalit Modi.

I Love IPL because...

1] I can sleep tight on the previous night of IPL Final. I couldn't on 1 April 2011 night.

2] Whoever wins the IPL Final, I can celebrate. An Indian team will be winning. If it is Delhi, happy for Viru. If KKR wins, great because Pathan is there. If Mumbai Indians win, Thank You Sachin.

3] My wife and daughter cope up with shorter matches. They thought I was on another planet during the entire World Cup campaign.

4] My temper remains fine even in the worst of situations during IPL. Ashish Nehra can't ruffle me and I adore Munaf Patel. Piyush Chawla is such a wonderful prodigy after all. And Rahul Dravid can't draw a match.

5] I don't have to worry about Sachin's 100th International Century and then his 50th ODI Century and then his 102 Century and then his 19000 runs in ODIs and 15000 runs in Test Cricket and so on...

6] 92 runs needed of 60 balls doesn't send my heart rate soaring to 184 in 60 seconds. It remains down, almost like Munaf Patel's speed. Nothing can change it.

7] Nobody will dare to drop Yusuf Pathan to accommodate Nohit Sharma / Ravindra Jadeja in the team.

8] Ravindra Jadeja can't lose a match for India, howsoever hard he might try.

9] Suresh Raina will not be bothered by short pitched bowling.

10] Shane Warne can continue to play; perhaps till we celebrate the Silver Jubilee of IPL.

11] And most importantly, Billy Bowden can't beat India !

And one for the Glamor !

How can we ignore the Glamor quotient ? How can we ignore Preity Zinta, Shilpa Shetty and her sister, SRK, Deepkia and her latest boyfriend and Kingfisher ? And of course the parties and Page-3 crowd and Fake IPL Player ? IPL is GLICKET [Glamor + Cricket]

Hail IPL; the greatest show on Earth !



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The Cup that Counts and Life after Retirement !

The promos of the Cricket World Cup claim this is "The Cup That Counts". I would love to know how much ? Or better still, till how much can this Cup count ? Or can it count at all ? I would like to begin a Counter that will count all counting and counter-counting.

But before that, and after watching  whatever Cricket I could during the past 3 weeks, I have come to worry about our Cricketers. No, not only Indians. But generally a lot of them. What will happen to them when they retire ?

Like failed Actors in Bollywood making mediocre Directors, many will go on to become Commentators and bore us to death before, during and after the play. But what about the rest ?

So I have devised some alternative careers for Cricketers. If anyone else has already thought of this noble thought before, I admit it is just a coincidence. But I invite them to join me in this initiative to found an Employment Agency for Retired Cricketers.

Since I am quite serious about this venture, I am not going to disclose all the details. Here are but a few sample of things to come... 

Tatenda Taibu: He played just 6 balls today. But the zeal he showed in trying to reverse sweep everything Murali hurled at him was motivating. He kept his slate clean. The first time he played straight, he was out. He should be made in charge of the sweeping and cleaning committee at our airports. Those places will be better with him and Cricket, without. 

Kamran Akmal: Pakistan should immediately appoint him the head of their calamity management team. He can remain calm even during a storm. Why ? He wouldn't even know there indeed was a storm. He will be especially good at 'Dropping' food packets for people stranded in flood hit areas. Who better to 'Drop' ? 

Rizwan Cheema: What do you expect him to make ? Lance Cairns, Ijaz Ahmed and Eddo Brandes; we have seen them all. And now we have seen Cheema. Never been there as graceful and as artistic a butcher of the Cricket ball before !

Piyush Chawla: Though he is terribly young to retire, I am quite inclined to retire him all the same. He can make a life out of playing the 'side kick' to the Hero in Bollywood movies.  He is chubby and cute, so little girls will love him. He plays the side kick role to perfection to Dhoni the Master. And he can knock a few small time punches thanks to the 'confidence' instilled by his Boss. 

Yusuf Pathan: Since he doesn't analyze the game much, he is unlikely to be a Coach or a Commentator. For quite some time now, he has threatened to send the ball to the orbit. Hence he should join ISRO after he retires. He might actually be able to launch satellites by just whacking them. We can make huge savings on fuel.

Yardy, Strauss, Ponting, Sehwag, Gayle, Price, Dilshan, O'Brien and name whom you want, we have an alternative career after retirement. IPL oops, IPR application pending.

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The Ordinary and the Extra-Ordinary!

Life teaches us lessons everyday and in fact every moment. The larger one grows, one should not forget the size of the shoes. The shoes don't grow and one will end up being too big for the shoes or the boots to be precise!

We have two fabulous examples of people growing 'too big for their boots'. Both are connected to the ongoing IPL. Yes, Shashi Tharoor is the first. The second one with an aching foot in his mouth is Gautam Gambhir. Both handsome and talented men; but perhaps grew too large for their respective boots.

In a country with sweltering heat and over 100 Crore population, you can hire 700 consultants for Rs. 70 Crore sweat equity. Tharoor got his message through MMS asking him to GO because he was wrong from the word go. Hence the attack on Tharoor from Left and Right !

Tharoor is the symbol of what is wrong with our so called elite. He took his job a little too seriously and concentrated too much on external affairs. He was simply too arrogant to see what was coming. So besotted was he with the beautiful Sunanda that he was ready to 'Push' her case at any cost. It was his belief that the 'Political Class' was not up to his mark and the 'Cattle Class' will not question him; that has brought his downfall ! Learn to conceal your arrogance Mr. Tharoor, India isn't UN!

We had Gautam Gambhir go on record about the 'Ordinary' Rajastan Royals. Now his extraordinary team consisting of extraordinary talents has joined Shilpa Shetty and Shane Warne's ordinary mortals in the pit of IPL ! A team boasting of names like Virendar Sehwag, David Warner, Tilakaratne Dilshan,  Dinesh Karthik and Gambhir himself failed to chase down 145 runs.

Virendar Sehwag is known for wagging; both his tongue and the bat. But only Viru is capable of Sehwagging. Anyone else howsoever close to him, trying to emulate Viru will run out of breath soon. Gaudy Gauti has hopefully realized this! Warne played with ordinary men and still managed some exciting Cricket. Gambhir has done the exact opposite of that; he managed some ordinary cricket with exciting talents. So can we call this 'Extra-Ordinary' performance?

Gautam Gambhir will do well to shut his mouth and let his batting do everything during the upcoming T-20 World Cup and afterwords ! He has done that in the past with distinction and he should be able to do an encore. Here's wishing him and Team India all the best !