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The UnReal Times
Thu, August 08 2013
Monty Panesar’s act: Cricketers, politicians discuss it on their Facebook Wall
Earlier this week, Monty Panesar unveiled a brand new delivery that may or may not trouble batsmen, but certainly bothered a few bouncers and landed the feisty Sardar in a soup. The spinner later took to Facebook to join in the discussions on his act.
Wed, August 07 2013
When MS pulled India from an extremely worrying crisis!
The team was in dire straits: the economy rate was in the doldrums and the asking rate was mounting. However, the skipper was nonchalant as ever as he proceeded to take fresh guard. Chants of "MS, hai hai" now reverberated through the air.
Tue, August 06 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s innings in the Rajya Sabha in photos
The monsoon session of Parliament convened to an awe-inspiring sight: Sachin Tendulkar, a nominated member to the Rajya Sabha, attended the Upper House for the second time on Monday. How will Sachin’s second innings on the pitch of politics play out? Our political correspondent, Rajnithi Sarkarwala, brings you the analysis of Sachin’s presence on the legislative process in pictures:
Sun, August 04 2013
ICC to introduce DRS for DRS to minimise third umpire howlers!
After Kumar Dharmasena, the third umpire in the ongoing third Ashes Test at Old Trafford failed to see the yawning two-and-a-half-mile gap between bat and ball even in super-slow mo while reviewing Usman Khawaja’s erroneous dismissal, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to institute a Decision Review System (DRS) for DRS to minimise not just on-field umpiring errors but also third umpire howlers.
Mon, July 29 2013
BCCI to be renamed Board of Clean Chits in India after acquisition by CBI!
In what can be viewed as a pro-active strategic move to augment its capacity in the clean chits issuing business, the Central Board of Investigation (CBI) has decided to acquire the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for an undisclosed, yet substantial, amount. The move came after the BCCI appointed two-member panel to probe CSK enthusiast Gurunath Meiyappan and Rajasthan Royals owner Raj Kundra gave them the mother of all clean chits: let alone spot-fixing, the committee gave Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra the benefit of the doubt even regarding allegations of betting.
Mon, July 15 2013
Ashes Facebook wall: Australia, England team management mull over Trent Bridge Test photo-finish
To paraphrase the great Ravi Shastri, it was a match that just did not go down to the wire but to the Higgs-Bosons of the ball that kissed Brad Haddin’s bat, discernible only to the DRS [Decision Review System] to hand England a wafer-thin victory. Australia has discovered a new weakness — they suck at using DRS, while questions remain over their batting order and team composition. All this and more from the The Ashes Facebook Wall.
Tue, July 09 2013
Exclusive pictures: How Wasim Akram proposed to his Australian girlfriend, Shaniera Thompson!
The Pakistani cricket team might be flopping miserably, but its yesteryear fast-bowling legends continue a hoary tradition of performing off the field. The latest to join the elite list is Wasim Akram, arguably the best left-arm fast bowler the world has ever seen, when he got engaged to his Australian girlfriend Shaniera Thompson.
Sun, July 07 2013
Exclusive: MS Dhoni’s 32nd birthday celebrations in pictures!
Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 32 today. The iceman celebrated this joyous day in his own inimitable manner, with spouse Sakshi Dhoni, team-mates and friends. The UnReal Times correspondent, Atul Baskarbe, brings you the story in pictures
Fri, June 28 2013
President Barack Obama authorises PRISM to release snapshot of MS Dhoni’s Gmail inbox!
As we all now know, the United States National Security Agency (NSA) has been monitoring the online activity of all humans through PRISM, a clandestine national security electronic surveillance program.
Wed, December 07 2016
How MS Dhoni’s men made Alastair Cook’s men lose from seemingly winning position
It was billed as an ideal final — a match between the two best teams in the competition. Many felt England, playing in home conditions, held the edge, and India would have to be at their best to put it past the Poms. The English were certainly charged up. If Mahendra Singh Dhoni was keyed up for the occasion, it didn’t quite show on his countenance in the pre-match photo-op with the trophy.