My sports idols, over the years … Note: These are sportspersons I have followed fanatically, spent significant time watching their performances, spent significant time studying their performances Etc. Idol (Year when I started being a Super-Fan) Boris Becker (1986) Mohammed Azharuddin (1987) Steffi Graf (1987) Michael Jordan (1992) Patrick Rafter (1997) Kobe Bryant (2000) Roger …
Cricket: My thoughts on how some players are abusing “Central Contracts” given by various Cricket Boards and also on the various T20/T10 leagues …
Let us take the example of a Cricketer from India. In a nation of 1.4 Billion (!) people, imagine how tough it must be to get into a 15-member National Team. So when they finally make it, they deserve all the accolades and windfalls that come their way. Contrary to what some of my friends …
2023 ODI Cricket World Cup: Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka: Shakib-Angelo Controversy
First up, I can totally understand Angelo’s frustrations. It was a gutting way to get out. Sports authorities try their best to remove ambiguity and subjectivity from sports, using clear rules. If someone is following a rule, in my opinion, he/she is 100% right. No subjectivity should come in. Now, some people may enforce the …
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2023 ODI Cricket World Cup: South Africa versus Pakistan: October 27th (Friday)
[28/10, 05:42] George Attokaran: DISCLAIMER: My Quinton de Kock T-shirt! Anyone less than 18, Please look away!!! Just wish the graphic designer researched the spelling a bit more Once I reach home, need yellow paint and need to make a "C" into a "K" Amazingly, not …
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2023 ODI Cricket World Cup: New Zealand versus Bangladesh: October 13th (Friday)
My 1st Cricket World Cup match! Following are my comments in Social Media, during the match. [13/10, 12:38] George Attokaran: Back at Chepauk As is my norm, well ahead of schedule There are more Cops than Fans At least 300 Cops here [13/10, 13:05] George Attokaran: Thought a lot about which T-shirt to go for ... Since …
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No:57 – Poland – Beautiful country with a troubled history …
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to Poland in September 2023. Type of vacation … Father-Daughter trip covering Wroclaw, Gdansk, Warsaw, Krakow Etc. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based on my travels so far … What I liked best … (1) Spectacular Old Towns, especially …
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No:56 – Armenia – The 1st Christian Country …
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to Armenia, as a part of my 2023 Silk Road Tour. Type of vacation … Small group tour with driver and guide, exploring Yerevan, Lake Sevan, Khor Virap, Haghpat, Areni Etc. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based on my …
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No:55 – Georgia – The birthplace of Wine? :-)
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to Georgia, as a part of my 2023 Silk Road Tour. Type of vacation … Small group tour with driver and guide, exploring Khareba, Akhasheni, Tsinandali, Sighnaghi, Tbilisi, Ananuri, Gudauri Etc. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based on my …
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No:54 – Azerbaijan – The (relatively-)liberal Muslim-majority nation …
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to Azerbaijan, as a part of my 2023 Silk Road Tour. Type of vacation … Small group tour with driver and guide, exploring Baku, Atashgah, Qobustan, Sheki Etc. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based on my travels so far …
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No:53 – Turkmenistan – The mysterious “Stan” …
About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to Turkmenistan, as a part of my 2023 Silk Road Tour. Type of vacation … Solo tour with drivers and guides, exploring Turkmenabad, Mary, Ashgabat, Darwaza, Dashoguz Etc. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based on my travels so far …
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