It is really nice that most of my dear batsman took the previously mentioned stuff of this post in the spirit it should have been taken. But despite basketsful of public requests (and orders), yours truly has deleted the actual contents of this post. Maybe, I also like to have my own way, no matter the extent of criticism or praise. It would not be prudent on my part to not delete the contents, as there is a little possibility that few of my dear friends may fail to appreciate the intent of the post. My sincere apologies to them.
I am sorry to all my fellow and senior batchmates who feel that deleting this post is an idiotic idea, but an idiot I am. I’ll also take the undue liberty of deleting the beautiful song contributed by the Papalaxi chief, the king of PJ. I have also been deleting few comments wherein names of some dear batting maestros were explicitly mention. I once again reiterate that the selection of batsman was not personal, but reflected the collective view of the interested batch. The timing of publishing and deleting the earlier post was 'strategically' planned to ensure that a major proportion of the upcoming lot of cricketers were busy with their adventures and roaming god foresaken villages.
Your Comments and a link to a blog presenting a different view to my earlier post have been retained for the time being. My ‘personal’ views about the highly enlightened CHIMNAXI (God save them !!!) and ‘Shaky Baby & Lolita Aunty’ in due time. Till then, HAPPY BATTING :)
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PS1 : The above post has been written for the pure purpose of light hearted banter. Unfortunately, or fortunately this post will remain online for a very short period. Adequate measures have been taken to ensure that only the senior denizens of XLRI are able to appreciate this post. Kindly appreciate please. The selection of the batsman mentioned above is not at all personal, but reflects the collective views of the batch. Sorry for this ultra long post. Considering the batting talents, couldn’t avoid it.
PS2 : As always, there will be no comment moderation. Your views, counterviews, abuses(voluntary), appreciation(mandatory) are more than welcome.
PS3 : Despite severe public protests, self has decided to withhold publishing about GALAXI queen(s) till I get myself a big life insurance policy. Though, a post on the two foremost bowlers ‘Shaky Baby and Lolita Aunty’ and a post on ‘Chimnaxi’ are under consideration.
PS4 : Captain Sharma shall be officially launching ‘SAXI’ soon….Everyone’s welcome.
37 comments:
Brilliant Mr Soni. Amazing sense of humour and most importantly selection of best batsmen is free from any sort of bias.
Let us pray that the form of these batsmen remain top notch till the XL-IIMC meet....tab to hume IIMC choo bhi nahi sakta :)
i admire the candor...and the players,naturally
however much we try mere mortals can not emulate them...
hope they take it in the right spirit sir
gr8 job utpal..
once again...
soni sir, great post as always. never knew we have so much batting talent. But who are this batswoman. I think I can guess Lolita Aunty :D
just a suggestion - I think you have undervalued Mr. Fakir Tassan
Brilliant piece of creative genius :)
This would give the batsmen the encouragement they needed to better themselves...to try even harder :)
Looking forward to the heavenly "Hall of Fame" as well.....
Awesome post dear...
would prefer a post on the other sex as well on the Road less travelled :)
You just CANNOT remove this post... In fact, the better idea would be to use AdSense and make some cash out of this! Rock on Utpal.
wah wah... awesome post soni sir. Pls don't delete it na. Disheartening to see very few IRs. May be you can write one entire blog on them :P
wandaarphul post :)
Bahut khub likha aapne Sirjee :)
Soni Sir Rocks :)
This is by far the best blog that I have read in ages!!! I am totally and utterly floored. Indeed some batsmen have been extremely underrated, but almost all the people who have made it (or almost made it) deserve to be there!!!
I need to tell you 2 things sir:
(1) You ROCK!!!!
(2) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not delete this blog....not anytime soon at least....
very few IRs in this list...tats sad...but then v had our share of really talented batsmen...unfortunately most of them got bowled out very early in their careers
Awesome Sir, absolutely brilliantly conceived and well written, especially the name disguises are particularly hilarious!!
....although i agree with some that a few batsmen have been underestimated which could come back to haunt us in the future!! :D
keep it up!
Hilariously brilliant!
Awesome, simply awesome!! Need to read it again to get all the puns. :D
good job mr. soni. it is apparent that lots of "field-work" has gone into preparing this one
On public demand...this post shudnt b removed ....
Soni....brilliantttt; as alwayz :)
Too hilarious, sir. very very good writing.. I agree with arpan.
You should not remove this post. Its a treasure. Announcing 'Hole of Shame' should become a XL tradition rather ;) plz. dn't remove this
Soni its amazingly awesome...
awesome post!! hopefully, will be taken in the right spirit... :))
I feel so depressed that I could not make it to the team :P
reading this was a real fun. don't delete this
soni sir, still can't control my laughter, hilarious work. looking forward for batswoman
I hear that the initial euphoria of the batsmen who made it to this famed list is giving way to cold 'fear'! After the publication of this masterpiece on cricket, will their regular bowlers desert bowling to them and instead flock to Mr. Soni's pitch??
Much depends on the brilliant author himself. I hear that he is determined to play a long test innings soon, maybe he will welcome the practice..! :)
brilliant work........... even people who do not follow cricket have started showing their interest.........
fundoo piece of writing, soni. I luv'd it and I am sure that the batsman will luv their newly acquaired fame. It is the biggest tahelka I have witnessed.
Eagerly waiting to know about Mr. Soni's batting skills now
awesome soni.. had to read it more than once to get it fully.. so damn funny.. but so damn real..
very eager to see how these bowlers will bowl to these top batsmans.. there ll be lot of pressure on them..
no point praising you any more Soniji. My kudos to the lyricist.......finally u have found a place for ur PJs :P just a suggestion dont play your ball on the backfoot fearing menacing appeals from the fielders :D
The real brain behind the Papalaxi song has been His XLency, the King of PJ
I bow down to thy creativity
@ abhishek sharma - Thanks..Your validation has raised the credibility of my humble attempt.
@ sandeip - I hope the same
@ arpan - Thanks :)
@ anonymous - Mr. Fakir Tashan is already back in sublime form
@ new batsman - Better luck next time
@ vijay - Thanks dude
@ abhishek kumar sharma - hope you make it to the team next time. All the best ;)
@ srini - This blog is 'Not for profit' entity. Whatever little income is generated from this blog is used for an orphanage.
@ ninja, ritesh, amit, anvith - Thanks a ton
@ ankur, arpan - would not be prudent on my part to not delete the blog, for one never knows, whose sensitivities may get affected
@ abhay - There are many who share the views that some batsman have been underrated. But the competition was tough.
@ devika - It will be a bit difficult for IR junta to 'appreciate this' puns
:)
I may not have caught most of the puns. But it did bring back memories :)
Excellent piece of writing.
soni saheb bahut umdha maza aa gaya padh ke LAGE RAHO with or without Alpenliebe........
@ kim - Thanks ma'am. Traditions really die harder at XL than in England.
@ Ferrari - sukriya sirjee..btw, we all miss you..Cheers
brilliant post soni sir.
for your information, mr. fakir hassan has already trapped a hot junior bowler. god save the bowler
Great piece of creativity. Keep it up
Firstly..
Happy Birthday..Many many happy returns of the day..
Have a long and wonderful life ahead..
Nice piece of work...
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