cricket quiz - 5

The cricket Quiz will be posted every Friday and the answers to the quiz must be sent to me via email (christopherdavid007@gmail.com) on or before Wednesday. Therefore the last day for this quiz is 23rd of September. Please write in the subject cricket quiz.

The answers will be published every Friday with another set of questions along with the winners of previous quiz. Answers to Cricket Quiz - 4. Please note the next quiz will be published only on the 25th.

1.) Name the first bowler to take 600 test wickets.
Shane Warne

2.) Which two batsman share the most ODI century opening partnership?
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly

3.) Which ground hosted the first ever international test match?
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Australia vs. England in 1877.

4.) In 2004 which batsman set a World Record with 497 test runs between dismissals?
Sachin Tendulkar. He scored 241*, 60*, 194* and 2. And Yes I am a huge fan of Tendulkar.

5.) Name this bowler,[HINT - He played for Northamptonshire].

Frank Tyson.

The Winner(s) of the Quiz are, Deepak Balamurali, and Chirag Joshi.
- Congrats.

This weeks questions are,

1.) Which legendary Indian spinner has the figures 12-8-6-1 (read as overs-maidens-runs conceded- wickets) against East Africa in 1975 World Cup?

2.) Which Australian captain was nicknamed 'Captain Grumpy'?

3.) In which city is the Gaddafi Stadium located?

4.) Which year was the Wisden Cricketer's Almanac first published?

5.) Name this famous English batsman [In the Picyure] . [HINT - He played for Surrey]

Cricket Quiz - 4

The cricket Quiz will be posted every Friday and the answers to the quiz must be sent to me via email (christopherdavid007@gmail.com) on or before Wednesday. Therefore the last day for this quiz is 9th of September. Please write in the subject cricket quiz.

The answers will be published every Friday with another set of questions along with the winners of previous quiz.
Answers to Cricket Quiz - 3.

1.) Against which team did Sehwag make his debut as captain in tests?
Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad in 2005 -2006

2.) Who made a score of fifty or more (50+ runs) in nine consecutive ODI's for Pakistan?
Javed Miandad - 1987

3.) Which player has the magical match figures 19-90 (19 wickets for 90 runs)?
Jim Laker of England in 1956 at Manchester against Australia.

4.) Name the bowler who took a hat-trick against Kenya in the 2003 World Cup?
Brett Lee

5.) Name this bowler [In the Picture].
Sir Richard John Hadlee

The Winner(s) of the Quiz are, Deepak Balamurali, and Kirby Meehan.
- Congrats.

This weeks questions are,

1.) Name the first bowler to take 600 test wickets.

2.) Which two batsman share the most ODI century opening partnership?

3.) Which ground hosted the first ever international test match?

4.) In 2004 which batsman set a World Record with 497 test runs between dismissals?

5.) Name this bowler,[HINT - He played for Northamptonshire].

Poshin's World Cricket Quiz Score Board,

1.) Deepak Balamurali - 3 Points

2.) Kirby Meehan - 2 Points

3.) Armaan Ahmed, Stephen and Vikas Yadav - 1 Point

Cricket Quiz - 3

The cricket Quiz will be posted every Friday and the answers to the quiz must be sent to me via email (christopherdavid007@gmail.com) on or before Wednesday. Therefore the last day for this quiz is 2nd of September. Please write in the subject cricket quiz.

The answers will be published every Friday with another set of questions along with the winners of previous quiz.

Answers to Cricket Quiz - 2.

1.) How many runs did Sachin Tendulkar score in his first two ODI's for India?

Zero (0). He scored ducks in both matches.

2.) Who holds the record for most sixes in test cricket?

Adam Gilchrist

3.) Which venue hosted the first International T20 match?
[HINT - The match played was between Australia and New Zealand.]
Eden Park, Aukland on 17-2-05. The match was won by the Australians by 44 runs.

4.) Which Pakistan legend wrote an autobiography called "All Round View"?
Imran Khan.

5.) Name this West Indian cricketer [In the Picture],

Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers (Gary Sobers).

The Winner(s) of the Quiz are, Deepak Balamurali, Armaan Ahmed, Kirby Meehan, Stephen and Vikas Yadav.
- Congrats.

This weeks questions are,

1.) Against which team did Sehwag make his debut as captain in tests?

2.) Who made a score of fifty or more (50+ runs) in nine consecutive ODI's for Pakistan?

3.) Which player has the magical match figures 19-90 (19 wickets for 90 runs)?

4.) Name the bowler who took a hat-trick against Kenya in the 2003 World Cup?

5.) Name this bowler,

Good Luck.

WL Cricket Quiz - 2

The cricket Quiz will be posted every Friday and the answers to the quiz must be sent to me via email (christopherdavid007@gmail.com) on or before Wednesday. Therefore the last day for this quiz is 26th of August. Please write in the subject cricket quiz.

The answers will be published every Friday with another set of questions along with the winners of previous quiz.

Answers to Cricket Quiz - 1.

1.) Who invented the famous 'Doosra'?
Saqlain Mushtaq of Pakistan

2.) Which Aussie captain said, "If you get Dravid, Great. If you get Sachin, Brilliant. If you get Laxman, it's either a mistake or a miracle." ?
Steve Waugh

3.) Name the only captain to have declared his team's innings when he was batting and not out in the nineties (93*).
[HINT - It happened in the first test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 1991-1992]
Imran Khan

4.) Which Indian batsman holds the record for most test innings before scoring a double century?
Saurav Ganguly

5.) Who is this former English skipper [In the Picture]?
Nasser Hussain

The winners of the Quiz are,
Deepak Balamurali - Congrats Mate.

This weeks questions are,

1.) How many runs did Sachin Tendulkar score in his first two ODI's for India?

2.) Who holds the record for most sixes in test cricket?

3.) Which venue hosted the first International T20 match?
[HINT - The match played was between Australia and New Zealand.]

4.) Which Pakistan legend wrote an autobiography called "All Round View"?

5.) Name this West Indian cricketer [In the Picture],

Cricket Quiz - 1

From now on I'll be hosting the cricket quiz in WL. Rules of the Quiz.

The Quiz will be posted every Friday and the answers to the quiz must be sent to me via email ( christopherdavid007@gmail.com ) on or before Wednesday. Therefore the last day for this quiz is 19th. Please write in the subject WL cricket quiz.


The answers will be published every Friday with another set of questions along wit
h the winners of previous quiz.


That is all. So go ahead and break your head. The first Quiz is easy. :D

So here goes,
1.) Who invented the famous 'Doosra'?


2.) Which Aussie captain said, "If you get Dravid, Great. If you get Sachin, Brilliant. If you get Laxman, it's either a mistake or a miracle." ?

3.) Name the only captain to have declared his team's innings when he was batting and not out in the nineties (93*).
[HINT - It happened in the first test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 1991-1992]


4.) Which Indian batsman holds the record for most test innings before scoring a double century?

5.) Who is this former English skipper?

Send your answers to my mail id( christopherdavid007@gmail.com ) last date for sending answers is 19 Aug till 8PM.

Sponsored by - Poshin's World.

A lost goodbye

I'm over at the airport,

gazing out through the window.

I'm lost deep in my thoughts

of flying and leaving you below.

It breaks my heart to know,

you didn't even say a goodbye.

But before I'm miles above,

I just want to hear a goodbye.

I look at my cell phone,

it stares back at me.

An empty terminal, all alone,

waiting for your goodbye.

I stand and grab my coat,

looking all over for you.

My briefcase and my ticket,

my spirits still pale blue.

I hand over my ticket,

as I take a look around.

And I start to think about

my last goodbye sound.

Soon I will be hosting the cricket quiz in WL.

A Night in Taj with Terrorists.

This a post that was posted long time in my blog, and I was inspired to post it here after reading a poem by Rush-me.

The orginal story is there posted in my blog.

Sridhar Manthani was one of the many stuck in the Taj during the terror attack and slept through the night with his cell phone off!

The following is Sridhar Manthani's account of the incident.

I had a meeting next morning at 10am with a visitor from France. Instead of getting up early and going to airport in Bangalore, I decided to go the previous night and stay.
I reached the hotel around 6pm, dropped my bag and wanted to eat some sea food. I asked the concierge for directions and went to Trishna which is about 15min walk in the Fort area.
I came back after dinner again walking back and went to my room around 9pm. This time I was alone in the hotel so did not hang out in the bar for a drink. Also I wanted to watch the cricket match.
I went to the room, watched the match and around 10:30, the TV went blank. Minutes later, I was about to sleep when I get a call from font desk saying there is some disturbance in the lobby and do not come out of the room. The lady was calm and I thought must be some big party going on. I heard some blasts, but I thought it must be some wedding and fire crackers were being burst.
I called back in 10 min to the operator so that I can put a wake up call at 6am, but none picked up. Then I kept calling the receptionist and some lady eventually picked up. I asked for a wake up call and also asked fora Masala chai to be sent at 6:15am. She took the order. I asked about the disturbance. She calmly said, it is almost under control and she will call and let me know once it is fully under control
I heard a few more thuds and ambulances, but I slept off and woke up at 6:30am. I was cursing the front desk for not waking me up and also the room service for the masala chai. I said to myself - even in Taj how can they do this. I now feel foolish for thinking that.
I wanted to go down but before that I called and wanted to ask how come they missed my wake-up call and room service. None picked up the phone. I generally wanted to go down for a morning walk for half hour but luckily I turned on my cell phone. Within minutes my Admin. called me and warned me and said my wife was very worried. They watched on TV and there was no way to contact me all night.
I called my family and parents and said I was safe. Still I did not know the gravity of the situation. I used my blackberry to get onto news and it said 40 dead in Taj. Then everyone asked me to stay put in the room. I called a police DGP friend of mine and he said he will put my name on the VIP manifest but told me that everyone in Taj is on the list anyway.
I smelt smoke and turned of all lights and drew the curtains and I was a bit agitated initially but I became fatalistic and then was quite calm and joking with my wife and friend continuously on the SMS. They were updating me but underplaying it.
I heard thuds and gun shots, but I stayed put. I raided the minibar for water and nuts and for once they wont charge exorbitantly for the stuff in it!
At 2pm the NSG commandos were creating huge noises in the corridor. I thought they may be terrorists but I saw thru the peep hole and saw 5-6 guys with guns all dressed the same way (black dress fully armed). When they asked anyone in the room I opened the door. They had my hands up and frisked me and checked my ID and two batches of people asked questions. They asked me to speak in hindi. Then they asked me to speak in English. They were very fluent in English and they asked what I do etc. Then they asked me to be in a group of 5 others (all foreigners from that floor). We were escorted down the fire exit stairs 8 floors. They were extremely cautious checking each hallway and stair well going ahead of us and saying all clear. It took 15 min to get down. When we came to 2nd floor and down, we saw blood and gore all over, high heeled shoes etc. bodies dragged thru blood all over the floor. Even the lobby was like a war zone. That is when it hit me and it is hard to recover from the scene.They put us in an ambulance with red cross and Mumbai police and took us to police station. They debriefed us took all details and Taj wanted to put us up in other hotels, but I got to the airport and took 6pm flight back to Bangalore
My family was shaken more than I imagined because they were seeing TV.

All is well that ends well.
Surely an heart warming tale, isn't it?

A few quotes........

"The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on" , said a smart writer by the name of Robert Bloch. Now I can't help but smile. And the question I ask myself is not why but WHO?


Every one's favorite comedian and shoe targeted man, George Bush figured out the obvious and said, "You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test."

An American Comedian (name motioned below) figured out when the worst place to have an heart attack is. "I think the worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades...or a game of fake heart attack."

The great composer, Louis Hector Berlioz said once "Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils ... " And how true it is!! No wonder I don't like teachers.

"Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal." said Demetri Martin, an American comedian.

I unfortunately wont be as active as I used to be as I have school and cricket coachings.

Since you left

I can hear the raindrops,

and see the dark gray skies;

And I wonder about you,

whether you are safe in the skies.

Cause ever since you left me,
I just wanted to follow;
but it wasn't my time,
to leave this place of sorrow.


But I do wonder, how you do,
If you are fine up there;
If you are happy and free,
And if I could see you after.

But now the raindrops stop,
and I see blue clear skies;
And I wonder about you,
Whether I'd see you sometimes.

In Front of The Computer

After a long time, I'm back.  sorry guys I couldn't write for the past week or so as I was busy and also since my grandma passed away last week. 

Any way here is a small poem.......

Now I sit in front of the computer,

without a clue on what to write.

As I look around for inspiration,

I remember you.

That's all I need for my inspiration,

and I quickly start to write,

about you in front of the computer.

BTW, Can anyone tell me what's new in WL - It looks like everything is new.

On the floor

I'm down on the floor,

leaning on the closed door,

thinking about all you've said;

all the things you made,

and as the tears fill my eyes

I can still hear you say to me.

It's over, I'm done.

The fantasy is long gone.

It was nev'r meant to be.

Now it's time to part our ways,

and say our final goodbyes.

I'm down on the floor,

wondering if there was more.

And all I do is sit and cry.

Sit and cry.

The True Spirit of the Game

The IPL is over, with it's winners, losers and controversies kept alive the,

The True Spirit of the Game

The best from around the world
at the top of their game
compete in a huge rat race,
to finish first among their mates;
With their skills and technique,
they make magic in front of billions all over the world.
And only those who devote every minute
will ever finish; as it takes only the elite.

But guts and glory is not all.
Blood, sweat and tears are part and all.
Years of practice, preservation and determination
narrows down to the present one moment.
As tension rises, blood boils,
eyes bulge and the heart rapidly pumps.
The spectacle will run undisrupted,
unhindered and unbounded.

This game, the spectacle is the best,
played by the elite all over the world,
for the hopes and pride of the billions who watch.
It’s called as the gentleman’s play
and all who play follow that simple way.
Winning and losing is part of the game,
but the real magic is upholding the name;

- To play in the true spirit of the game

The deaf one and a few others.....

The deaf one

He told her

"I love you"

She replied,

"My slippers are brand new"

And some others....

Don't worry about what people think. They don't do it very often.

I think , Therefore we have nothing in common

I've lowered my expectations to the point where they've already been met

Every One Has The Right To Be Stupid But You're Abusing the Privilege

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An hour left

I look up unto heavens,

and see a metal bird flying up there,

And I wonder, if you are in there.

As it goes, I start to cry,

and pray that you'd hear me say,

I will miss you much,
but wherever you are, I hope you're happy,
and often think of me.
I know I got to let you go,
so our love can eternally grow.



Then I hear someone behind me.
Moving swiftly, moving tenderly,
singing softly, singing sweetly.
She lays her hand on me,
and then starts to say.


I have got an hour left,
And I'll spend it with no one but you;
Think of me, and I'll be with you.
I will miss you too,
much more than you'll ever know.

Intro @ WL - Poshin

Name: Christopher Poshin David
Hail from: Chennai


I'm Christopher Poshin David and probably the youngest in WL. I just finished my tenth and my results are due this week (eek!!!).

My hobbies include listening to music, watching, reading and playing cricket (actually anything to do with cricket), blogging (the obvious), reading, Guitar.

I love to read books but I hate Indian authors for some reason. The only exception is Chetan Bhagat.

I want to be an journalist when I grow up. I write many short stories and also poems that are stashed all across my room.

I currently write over at my blog, Poshin's World and also at this cricket website called Cricdigs and of course at WL.

I'm right now reading 'The Day of the Jackal' and am playing this online strategy game called travian.

If anyone is in facebook just send me a friend invitation. My email is christopherdavid007@gmail.com.

Cheers,

And I leave asking all who read this not to laugh at my funny costume, but guess the place where it was taken. The clothes are also the native of the same.

Friends Forever.......

All the time you were next to me,

my life was filled with glee.

The years of bunking classes,

partying and breaking glasses,

has finally come to an end.

And now that our lives have taken a new bend,

I can pray for you, my best friend.

Now that you have left,

I'm just waiting for your return flight.

As the days grow longer,

I can only remember that we are friends forever.

A Few More Limericks

This is the continuation of my previous post.

Writing a Limerick

A man attempted to write a limerick.

He was from the town Glotolic;

He was doing fine,

Until the fourth line.
?

The Contest

There was a fibbing contest.

The winner was the one who fibbed the best.

Many a people said many a lie,

But I honestly said, "I've never said a lie."

And I won the fibbing contest.

A few of my LIMERICKS

All the World's a Stage

A wise man once told me,

"All the world's a stage."

And I replied to the sage,

"If what you say is right, sir.

Then I want to operate the trap door."

Funny cars

I figured out that cars are funny.

Once I ran behind a car,

and I got really tired.

Another time, in front of a car,

and I got really tyred.

HELP

Help
Please help
I have nobody
Please help
Help

Sorry
I’m busy
So much to do
I’m busy
Sorry


Help
Please help
I have nobody
Please help
Help

Sorry
I can’t
I’m tired
I can’t
Sorry

Help
Please help
I have nobody
Please help
Help

Wait
I got you
Take my hand
I got you
Wait

Thanks
For the help
It means a lot
For the help
Thanks

Welcome
I’ll be near
If anything comes
I’ll be near
Welcome

In my hands

In my hands,
I hold a butterfly
a beautiful creature
whom I’d captur’d

Her wings spread
to escape she tried
but my hands wound
tightly around

Seconds, minutes, hours
still in there
now with feeble efforts
she tries escape

My hands control
her very life;
fate of God’s creation
in my hands.

I open my hands
and out flies
not a butterfly
but golden specks.

I also write at Poshin's World.