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Missing the stumps and the point... but only just

Enough with the numbers already

Sahil Rizwan


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Sahil Rizwan is a comic-strip writer who's always between unemployments. He blogs at The Vigil Idiot

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Comments: 4 
Posted by Ska. on (November 17 2011, 17:01 PM GMT)

To be honest, I couldn't care less whether or not he gets to his hundred 100s - although I'm sure he will eventually. Just want to see India back on top of the test rankings. I wouldn't mind him continuing playing as long as he helps India win. Stupid media blows up every silly thing.

Posted by SamLuther on (November 17 2011, 15:17 PM GMT)

Yay!! One more awesome record to watch out for..The countdown starts..

Posted by nithesh_87 on (November 17 2011, 10:42 AM GMT)

good one..with sachin, expectations never end .

Posted by RohanBhalerao on (November 17 2011, 09:10 AM GMT)

With gay abandon, i declare, i m one of those worst guys..! Come on, this is the reason we love our cricket so much..! Anyways, simply exceptional one Sahil..! Keep it up...

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