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Bhubaneswar
Joined January 2010
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TODAY?! 🤯🔥 TODAY WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS IN CRICKET HISTORY! 🏏 Three formats. Three incredible contests. Three unbelievable stories. And one beautiful reminder of why we LOVE this game! 🇮🇳 T20 CRICKET — INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND India showed its true power against New Zealand! The Kiwis posted their highest-ever T20 total, only for India to chase it down with remarkable ease and register a record-breaking chase of their own. When you thought the target was enormous, India made it look achievable! 🇿🇦 TEST CRICKET—SOUTH AFRICA vs. AUSTRALIA Three days of hide-and-seek with the weather, rain interruptions, and a gripping test match that seemed to be slipping away. Then came Temba Bavuma, standing firm when it mattered most, before South Africa pulled off a stunning victory against Australia from a position where few would have expected them to win! This is Test cricket at its finest. Patience, resilience, character, and the ability to fight until the very last moment. Never write off a team in Test cricket! 🏴 ODI CRICKET — ENGLAND vs SRI LANKA And then came the absolute BEAUTY of a cricket showdown at Rawalpindi! After the first innings, with England posting a massive total, it felt as though Harry Brook had almost single-handedly snatched the game away from Sri Lanka. His sensational double century was a statement of pure batting brilliance. At that moment, the odds seemed overwhelmingly stacked against Sri Lanka. But cricket has a way of reminding us that ONE SUPERSTAR CAN WIN YOU A MATCH, BUT A UNITED TEAM CAN MAKE HISTORY! Sri Lanka regrouped, rebuilt, and responded as a collective unit. They refused to surrender. They showed the world what they are capable of when they believe in themselves and fight together as a team. Chasing a mammoth 430—the second-highest successful run chase in men's ODI history—Sri Lanka delivered a breathtaking performance! Nothing should take away from Harry Brook's magnificent double century. It was an extraordinary individual effort. But even that brilliance ended up on the losing side, as Sri Lanka's collective determination turned an almost impossible chase into an unforgettable victory. AND THAT IS THE BEAUTY OF CRICKET! ❤️🏏 One day. Three formats. Three completely different battles. Three extraordinary stories. 🔥 T20: India vs. New Zealand—record-breaking power-hitting and a sensational chase. 🔥 TEST: Australia vs. South Africa—resilience, patience, and a victory that came against the odds. 🔥 ODI: England vs. Sri Lanka—individual brilliance versus collective belief, ending in a historic run chase. Today, cricket gave us EVERYTHING: records, drama, individual greatness, team spirit, unexpected twists, and moments that remind us why this sport is so special. If anyone ever asks why we love cricket, just show them what happened TODAY! WHAT A DAY! WHAT A SPORT! WHAT A GAME! 🤯🔥🏏 #INDvsNZ #SAvAUS #ENGvsSL #Cricket #ENGvsSL
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226 TO CHASE: A T20 MATCH. AND WE’RE WATCHING TEST-MATCH BATTING? 🏏 The so-called future of Indian cricket, @TilakV9, is playing an excellent Test-match-style innings in a T20 game where India need to chase 226 runs. Where is the urgency? Where is the intent? Meanwhile, it looks like the batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, is on New Zealand for holidays. The bigger question is: where is the accountability for India’s batting approach? I’m equally disappointed to see commentators repeatedly defending players in the name of playing too much cricket. My question to them is simple: Are these really the only players available to represent India? If workload is the problem, why not give players a break and back fresh talent? Or is the fear of losing a place in the playing XI preventing them from stepping aside? @BCCI must understand one thing: Indian fans are no longer impressed by appearances alone. It’s not about how many innings you play. It’s about how many match-winning innings you deliver. Stop protecting reputations. Start rewarding performance. Give deserving youngsters a genuine opportunity. WAKE UP, @BCCI! The fans are watching, and they know the difference between reputation and results. #TeamIndia #BCCI #IndianCricket #INDvsNZ
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STOP USING SANJU SAMSON AS AN EXCUSE TO IGNORE VAIBHAV! 🏏 Everyone, including @BCCI, seems to be pushing the narrative that @IamSanjuSamson is performing well, so there is no room for @Vaibhavsooryava. But who the hell is asking you to replace Sanju with Vaibhav? Why does the conversation suddenly go silent when it comes to Abhishek Sharma? Where is his consistent international performance against top-quality opposition? How long will IPL reputation continue to shield inconsistent performances at the international level? Perhaps it’s time to give @OfficialAbhi04 a break and bring Vaibhav into the XI in his place. Stop creating a narrative that Vaibhav can play only if Sanju fails. Vaibhav should be considered whenever a place is available—and the inconsistency we are discussing is right there in front of you. The problem isn’t a lack of opportunities. It’s the selective application of performance standards. If performance is the criterion, apply it equally to everyone. Stop protecting reputations and start rewarding consistency. BCCI, the failure is happening in front of your eyes. Why are you still pretending not to see it? #TeamIndia #BCCI #IndianCricket #INDvsNZ
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As expected, Abhisekh Sharma never disappoints you. If he delivers in only one out of five matches, how long can reputation keep outweighing performance? IPL potential means little if it cannot translate into international consistency. International cricket is a different battlefield. #INDvsNZ
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#BhuviReturnsOnSonyLIV IS INDIA PLAYING WITHOUT A BOWLING COACH? 🇮🇳🏏 India’s bowling and fielding look completely directionless. Players look helpless, catches are going down, and the same questions keep coming back: What exactly is the head coach doing? Is anyone taking responsibility for this team’s performance? Then comes Abhishek Sharma—the heavily backed IPL sensation. His repeated fielding lapses and inconsistent batting raise serious questions. I’ve repeatedly highlighted the need to groom young talents like Mayank, Prince, Arshdeep and Nitish under proper coaching and guidance. Raw talent without development is wasted potential. And if Naman Dhir isn’t trusted to bowl, why select him for a role he may never be asked to perform? Pick the right combination instead of compromising team balance. The biggest failure here is accountability. Where is the assessment of the coaching staff? Where is the scrutiny of selection and performance? Where is the urgency to fix these glaring weaknesses? BCCI cannot demand results from players while allowing the entire system to escape scrutiny. Is this a serious campaign to build a winning Indian team—or just another comfortable New Zealand tour with no accountability? Indian cricket deserves answers, not excuses. #TeamIndia #BCCI #IndianCricket
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Yaa, it will be, but New Zealand will whitewash in the T20 and take his revenge. Regarding ODI and the test, we will talk later. The concept of favoring and lobbying will cost India till ODI2027. Then the entire PR mechanism will start blaming @imVkohli and @ImRo45. The ego of some insiders costs a lot to ICT. #savebcci #WhitewashRevengeOnSonyLIV
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India wins the toss and chooses bowling The sad part is no Vaibhav.
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If anyone is watching my post, kindly share with @GautamGambhir and @pragyanojha this opening batting pair for this T20 series. Match 1 to 3—Sanju & Vaibhav Match 4 & 5 - Abhisekh & Vaibhav Reason and Logic: Sanju will perform in 2 matches out of 3 Abhisekh will perform in 1 match out of 2. If you don't believe me, then you can see the statistics. Because statistics never tell lies. By adopting this pair, you can give a tough time to Vaibhav to understand what the actual overseas game is and how to deal with the circumstances and situation. If he has the ability, then he can survive, or else you can again push him to the bench. By doing this, India can extract the best from the openers and win the series. @BCCI @ShreyasIyer15 #t20 #indiavsnewzealand #IndianCricket
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Happy Birthday to the Chanakya of Indian Politics. Stay blessed and happy.🎂 #HBDayAmitShah
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The loudest voices rarely speak for the quietest people. Some demand a new regime, some a resignation, and some shout from outside our borders. All of them claim to know what India wants. Every one of them speaks "for the nation." But a nation is not a slogan. It is a farmer, a clerk, a mother. Ask what they want. What does the common man want? Ask honestly. You already know. 🇮🇳 What’s your take? 👇 #India #GroundReality Follow @sunilkumarsethy for updates. #MainHoonApsara
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The starting of "बुराई पर अच्छाई की जीत (Victory of good over evil)" will be started from tomorrow. Best of luck for #TeamRamayana #RanbirKapoor
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Bhai, yeh Naya India ka @CISFHQrs hai, chodega nehi. Ab yeh todenge pehle aur jodenge baad main. Jay Hind #cisf
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Maa Sab dekh rahi hai, sabka hisab hoga. Jo Jo laga hai India ko tittar bittar karne ke liye woh sab nark main jayenge. Sab ka hisab hoga, ek ek ka hisab hoga, #jaymatadi #Navratri_With_Yogi
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A fight for answers in a broken medical system. 🏥 @iamsunnydeol's birthday teaser [youtu.be/UTgecrJoTZc?si=jCOi…] of #Suryaa Ant Se Aarambh Tak strikes a chord with many viewers. Should it push administrators toward transparent medical treatment policies? Share your views in the comments. 👇 Follow @sunilkumarsethy for more. #SuryaaTeaser
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Odia blockbuster #DAMaN is now streaming on YouTube! 🎬 Watch here: [youtu.be/bX9WYaIzVa4?si=SeJn…] This film brought Odia audiences back to theaters, and the @babushaansai performance turned many Odia-movie skeptics into fans. Hats off to the entire DAMaN team. Great work, keep it up! 👏 #OdiaCinema #Odia #Ollywood
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What happened to @iTIGERSHROFF, That shouldn't have happened. Because the attackers may not be well aware of @bindasbhidu. The game, what you are playing now, that game he left before 30 years. Worst thing going to happen in Mumbai soon. Stay strong @iTIGERSHROFF and @bindasbhidu family. #TigerShroff
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Tiger Shroff is safe after gunmen fired at his car in Juhu, Mumbai. His driver was injured. A gang claim of responsibility is doing the rounds, but police haven't confirmed it. Should Mumbai's celebrity security be rethought? #MumbaiPolice #TigerShroff
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This Durga Puja, I'm launching #KnowThePain, a campaign for the common man. 🙏 Every system, from administration to sports, should know the pain people face because of it. Follow @sunilkumarsethy, share with your loved ones, and post your own story with #KnowThePain. #DurgaAshtami
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Shreyas Iyer @ShreyasIyer15 is a fine batter, but @IPL success doesn't make a national T20I captain. Handing him that crown risks his ODI career, where he truly shines. Same story with @SalmanAliAgha1 in Pakistan. Right role, right format, or you burn talent. 🏏 Shreyas Iyer @ShreyasIyer15 is among India's best batters, but the question is, best in which format? ODI and T20 are different games, and T20I captaincy demands a different skill set than his strengths. The franchise form is not a license for national T20 leadership. International T20 sets a higher bar, and overlooking in-form domestic performers sends the wrong message to young players. It isn't too late. Relieving him of T20 captaincy could protect his ODI future, where he fits best. BCCI should also consider him for ODI captaincy on merit, not loyalty to one favored name. Pakistan has done this with @SalmanAliAgha1, a quality ODI batter, yet the PCB's T20 captaincy appointment is hurting both his form and his leadership. Back the player in his best format before the damage is done. Is this a logical statement? Comments bellow 👇 Follow this account for more updates.
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Should India publish its captaincy selection criteria? #INDvWI @BCCI
100%Yes, full transparency
0%No, selectors should dcd.
0%Only after a series ends
7 votes • Final results
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