Game; Set; Championship!

       It was only after 77 years when Andy Murray became the first British Man to win the Wimbledon, beating  the world No 1, Novak Djokovic, in three sets. Defeating No 1 was never an easy task! Murray Relished this challenge with ease! 

    Yeah, this was history, Murrays straight 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 victory over Novak was an end to British frustration in their own backyard. It was an hard fight. 3 hours, 9 minutes looked completely one sided. But then last game looked like another 77 years, when Murray had three match points before putting it away after four deuces.

The Reasons because of which Andy Murray Could Relish the Challenge.

• He didnt let Djokovic breathe.

             Andy Murray fought great! Novak Djokovic led 4-1 in 2nd set and 4-2 in the 3rd still Andy Murray didn't allow him even a single space to breathe.He never allowed Djokovic to cut loose. Ended up winning three straight sets. If Djokovic would have been allowed to win the 3rd set after going 2-0 down, Murray would have surely been in trouble. 

• Murray Covered The Court Well.

                The way Murray moved on the court was pretty outstanding. His sprints to Djokovic drop shots were applaud able. That shot in particular when he was serving for the championship point at 5-4 in the third set. Remarkable! Not sure if a Tennis player or a Sprinter.

• Crowd Support

                Well it was his own backyard.The crowd was all behind him and he used them well. The noise when he entered the court must have surely boosted him up. Crowd support play an important role in a players game.Who can understand better than the fans here in India. The shout Andy Andy Andy was taking flair while Andy kept winning game after game. They made sure Djokovic wont have a comeback in the match.

• Won over Pressure

                It wasn't at all easy situation for Andy Murray in the last set when he lost 3 championship points entering the deuces. Adrenaline was pumping high. It was just last season when he failed to relish the challenge in the finals against Roger Federer. He made sure this time that he finishes things in style.

In almost every set he was behind Djokovic. Never gave up. Made sure he goes for the set even when he lagged behind by 4-1. 

           

                                              He was firm to make History!

  

                    

Shikhar Dhawan..Relishing Challenges

The Beast Refined #XtremeDrive #XtremeSports

       Tata Safari Storme!! The Real SUV. The feel of driving an SUV is simply epic! Epicness certainly increases if that SUV is Tata Safari Storme! It surely gaurantees the most enjoyable ride in the most difficult terrains. It is a Beast at heart! One of the SUV's meant to be feared on road or offroad.

Thanks to Indiblogger,We had a chance to withness the greatness of Tata Safari Storme. 

      A Marketing guy from Tata Motors introduced us to the Storme with all the features and statistics defining it as a Beast on road! The car is truely epic! Awesome interiors! Stylish projector Headlamps,classy roof rails and the Electronic Shift-on-Fly mode!

                                       

The Epic Car Interiors!

 Began the extravaganza, Rope pulling contest, Where my team Hear Me Roar pulled the Storme in just 5.65 seconds. No wonder we stractched all physics to make sure we pulled it properly in least time. No wonder the rope kept breaking! There were bruises and even few twisted ankles.

                           

It wasnt over!! The thrill was still awaiting! The On road as well as Off road experience! 

Xtreme Rides by professionally trained drivers is what we got with Bumble Bee, See Saw , Dwindlersand the most awesome one – The 45 degree incline.

Then the best part of the meetup! The Off Road drive. Tata Storme has anauto-incline feature, where without any acceleration, the car climbs a slope as steep as 45 degrees using its own torque! Such is the power of the Storme. It was truely an out of the world experience! Later the professional driver gave us a ride over the natural inclines! Mind you it gave us a feeling of riding in desert!. 

Here's a video of Off road experience with Tata Safari Storme.

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From 140 kmph to 120 kmph.

   

          How important it is to have a good pace bowler in a side! While talking about pace one could only remember the heroics of the trio Pakistan.Shoiab Akhtar Wakar Yunis and mighty Wasim Akram. Dont forget the Australian trio of Brett Lee,Gillespe and Mcgrath. West Indies too is known to produce great fast bowlers.On the other hand India rarely enjoyed the cushion of great fast bowlers who could easily bowl 145 150 kmph.

       Pace bowlers in Indian Cricket team has always been a myth. With due respect to all the pace foundations we have all over India working on en-number of bowlers. MRF pace foundation is one such great foundation building young pacers since ages. Lately we had likes of Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron bowling quickies. It was simply a rare moment when Commentator said "TWO INDIAN FAST BOWLERS BOWLING AT TANDOM". But then after a season or so,Where does this pace dissappears? Surely an Unsolved mystery!

      We definately had hand full of great pace bowlers in the team. Zaheer Khan was once known for bowling consistently above 140 mark! But today if you end up watching Zaheer bowl he merely touches 130... (135 rarely). Another example is Ishant Sharma. Bowled beautiful pace in his debut in Australia,later lost line,length,pace everything! And today in the absence of Zaheer Khan he is our main Spearhead Bowler!! This shows the condition of poor Indian Pace Bowling.

      At times heard Great commentators and ex Indian team players defending this myth by saying that the hot climate of India kills the speed on the bowler quickly. Even the robot rusts after a period they say! 

       Well a simple question... The temperature at India and neighbouring Pakistan or may be even West Indies is the same.They never made such reasons though! Sohaib Akhtar didnt lose even a fraction of speed even at the end of his carrier. Why only Indians? Something to do with coaching? May be; Maybe not! Moreover the huge yearly schedule and no much rest is the only reason for this drop in pace. One week is the max gap an Indian player gets between two consequtive series. Ipl got over just a week back and now we have Champions trophy to follow! 

       We must have few more bowlers,so that we could rotate them as per the importance of the series or else we would be forced to watch Slowpokes like Pravin Kumar and Munaf Patel! These swing bowlers could do wonders with a bit more pace.No doubt they bowl beautiful but the charm of Pace bowling is mesmerizing! Dale Steyn is the live example!! One would prefer watching quick Steyn swing instead of Pravin or Munaf! Any day!

When Titans Clash....

     

                                        

     
     

               In the World of Tennis, How often do we see Federer and Nadal in the finals. No doubt lately we did see some heroics from Djokovic. But Federer vs Nadal has always been a treat to watch. Federer who moves swiftly across the court whereas Nadal who is known for his powerful backhands. In this great rivalry, they both are equally matched. we haven't witnessed such a huge rivalry in the sports of tennis before. When this generation of tennis lovers grows older, When our generation gets older we would be the one to proudly tell about we witnessing this duo play! Even the likes of Sachin was seen enjoying Federer play.

        Nadal vs Federer is simply too huge. Somewhat like the India vs Pakistan on the cricket field. More over mainly because of the history or geographical differences between the two countries over the years.The game becomes a matter of national pride for both sets of fans. But for a rivalry like Nadal vs Federer you need not be a Spaniard or an American to enjoy the rivalry.Such is the beauty of the sport. The spirit of the competition is just too high.

         Federer is noticeably aging and Nadal is slowly recovering from injury. The two men haven’t had a classic match in over four years the 2009 Australian Open final, in which Federer was brought to tears after losing that heavenly sports draw.Tennis,It’s not quite like other sports,where front offices can reload around the aging Lampard and Terry to replicate some former success. Imagine no more Fed-Nadal, a rivalry that has won against generation of players. Does anything in tennis even come close to giving you chills when they walk on the court? Watching Nadal vs Fed? Just ignore the scoreline and the significance of another Nadal win over Federer or maybe a Federer win over Nadal. Just watch the guys play. Watch Federer scramble wide and then watch Nadal showing some quick reflexes.   

       Somewhere Nadal is a bit too good for Federer. Considering his quick aging! But Federer’s confidence in what his body can do and withstand on the court is evident in his play, and that’s a positive sign .” If Nadal really turned the corner on being able to compete with the likes of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, maybe his longtime rival Federer is waiting there at the finals.

                                   

....And RR were the contenders for the Fairplay Award. #IPL

   
        A team led by the likes of Rahul Dravid. Unlike other teams this team Rajasthan Royals didnt have the legacy of a seperate bowling, batting and fielding coaches. Rahul Dravid carried the team on his own. Riding the team on his own shoulders, Now has booked a seat in the playoffs. Gave out every bit of his experience to achieve success from a bunch of unpolished cricketers. In return of his class he gets this piece of shit. You surely got to feel for this man. 

     "Earth Provides Enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed."

                                                                                                                     -Mahatma Gandhi. 

Greed. This is perhaps what made the players get involved in spot fixing. Cricket in India is a charm. Because it is supposed to be the best and authentic form of reality television. Fixing has been walking in hand in hand with cricket since ages. Its just that the methods get more innovative. One just shouldnt blame Ipl for this. Its just the character of some players spoiling the beauty of this game. When one can resist such number of corrupt people in the government,Then the three caught here in IPL who have no great influence over cricket, shouldnt maje much difference.

      Remember...No Indian watches Ipl for the likes of Sree's and Chandila's. We still have Dravid's and Tendulkar's to watch for! Life bann on playing cricket. Is this enough?! For someone like Chandila who has crossed his 30's, who is about to retire might laugh on your face. Get a law for this people. Get a law! The crime is for playing with the emotions of crores of people watching IPL. The crime is of spoiling the beauty of the game. But its shocking, Its a great platform for players to show their talent. They are even rewarded over-handsomely. Still they come up with this.

      This guy Sreesanth lost his rights to be loved and adored. Being a part of two worldcup winning teams, earning crores and then falling for a mere 40 lakhs! Sick! Sreesanth's cricketing career is surely over. How awesomely was that quoted. "Ranbir's career florished because of a towel and Sreesanth's career ended because of a towel. Big Boss crew might be the only team interested to buy him for now. 

      RP Singh bowls a no ball in a crunch situation.He overstepped as big as a foot! Part of game? Such things happen? Parhaps yes! Parhaps not! Pollard dropping three catches at a streak. Well yes, Now even if these unusual things werent fixed, they look fixed! Credit goes to the ones who got caught. Bad luck guys. (Expecting few more to add to the list). 

      Like I said..We watch it for the likes of Dravids and Tendulkars,Let the Tamasha of IPL carry on! Sirf dekhneka nai...Nachneka bhi! Jamping Japang!

Sir Alex Retires; A Chelsea fan reacts.

Sir Alex, A true legend of English Premier League or maybe even Football in general.

Finally retires. I used to think death was really the only way to separate Alex Ferguson and United.

No doubt..Massive Respect for him. But always had hatred towards him for the very reason of him coming into limelight for his wrong ways of winning (donno how true). somewhere forces me to have hatred towards  him and his team to which he has taken to insane heights As a Chelsea fan, I have become part of the practice of accepting the fact that the manager could not be there when you wake up the next morning .A bit more hatred because he makes my team Chelsea look a bit unstable.(with respect to the number of managers Chelsea had :P)

Well I am definitely going to miss his post-match interviews, the arrogance with which he scoulded the refrees and match officials for not wrapping the game up as per his wishes.More over his will to win. No doubt Manchester United didnt play that convincing this season but Sir Alex taught them the winning ways.

I’ll never deny that I have always envied United for the way they were so stable management. I had hoped and wished again and again that somehow, someday, we will have our answer to Sir Alex Ferguson. I was hoping it would be Jose Mourinho (and I still hope!)

You have left behind a legacy, sir, that will not be forgotten for a long time to come.

Thank you, Sir Alex. Football owes.

Whistle blows and the “Fergie Time” is over!

Being A Chelsea Fan

     

   

       Following Chelsea in Roman era?! Woah! To much to hear from the people then. At times people laugh at you for being a Chelsea fan. It sucks being called a plastic fan. People feel that its just money because of which the club is alive. Lack of knowledge about the history of Chelsea leads to more shit. At times even we Chelsea fan laugh at the new Chelsea fans terming them as a wannabe.

Many of the football lovers followed Liverpool in late 80's when they had a beautiful run and a reason why they started to follow Liverpool but today no at all shocking that they still follow Liverpool. Matter of being with your team in every ups and downs.

You need a strong reason to follow a Club like Chelsea. Where you never know when the Manager would change. For Abramovich money speaks!! How ever great manager you are...no trophies and you are kicked! I am yet to get out of the grief that Roberto Di Matteo was sacked. He was the only reason we kissed CL trophy last season. 

.Even though Mourinho left, my feelings for Chelsea did not change.  It’s a form of a love.. it’s about how we feel inside, the joy and the pain  that defines our love for our club. 

Players who left chelsea still praise the club. How badly they miss wearing the blues! Drogba is one such legend. Its long back when he left the club but even today his heart beats for Stamford Bridge. Posts instapics about chelsea conveying how badly he wants to return to the side. 

Had great ups and downs this season. Had preety rare moments to cherish. .And then you get a bit more bitter shock that there wont be an extension for Terry and Lampard. One just cannot predict what on in Roman Abramovich's mind.

No doubt the side is brilliant on paper! Loads of faith in this team. Hope that Mourinho returns and then it would simply be tough stopping the blues.But then one simply cant win Champions league by fluke...this side has the ingredients to make up as the toughest side to play against. Demba Ba plays forward. Oscar Hazard and the godly Mata to assist.  

And then the man on the nets.. Petr Cech. World Class! 

Once a Blue..Always A Blue.  KEEP THE BLUE FLAG FLYING HIGH.

Stay Back Lampard!

         Season is about to end. Manchester United would be crowned for the 20th time, Reading and Wigan are mostly to be relegated. However, talking about Chelsea there are a few loop holes. One such is Frank Lampard's future.

Franks future on Stamford Bridge seems a preety uncertain. Frank has always been a living legend foe the Blues. You just cannot ride him off. People love him all round the globe. Not just Chelsea fan but then every football lover respects his brilliance on field!

Frank should be applauded for his dedication to Chelsea. Just because whenever Pundits are to talk about Chelsea they end up talking Lampard. Such great is his persona! He has been a part of almost every great Chelsea victories..may it be  Premier League champions, or to win the Champions League as well as the FA Cup, League Cup or the Community Shield.

He would always walk head high with the 8 major trophies he won at Chelsea. Shear Greatness! Despite not being a striker, He was a goal threat for every opponent. 

Its just few days back when Lampard scored number 200 in that Blue Shirt. More 3 and he would be the top goal scorer for Blues in the history of Chelsea Football Club. Its surely a Jaw down moment when you come to know that this top goal scorer is a Mid fielder! 

Lamp Stay Back!!!!

Not sure what  has the Roman decided for Frank. Most predicted thing is that he would mostly be going USA or China. However there are still hopes that he would get an extension and if we are to believe in the rumours of Mourhino's return then the condition of Lampard playing in the Blue jersey still exists. Frank can still hold his head high with great respect. Chelsea owes a lot to you and your contribution. You would always be loved in whatever jersey you play! 

#KTBFFH