Featured Article Of The Month: The New Era Ahead of Australia

Steve Smith started his career as a young leg spinner with an uncanny action. His responsibility wasn’t solely providing break-through by spinning the ball into the rough patch, but also to score some handful runs from his blade lower down the order at number 8. Nothing came too easily for this young lad as he had to face innumerable challenges to keep a long lasting place in the Australian side

Steve Smith made his international T20 and ODI debut in 2010 at Melbourne. What could be a better place to make a debut rather than Melbourne? He certainly lived a dream, one that any player would desire. He played up to everyone’s expectations and ended up as the second highest wicket taker in 2010 ICC World T20 competition by sending 11 players back to pavilion. After this scintillating performance, couple of months later, he received a Test call. This time it was “The Home of Cricket” – Lords, where he made his debut in Tests. He took 3 wickets in his debut match, making sure that he had his place cemented in the next Test match in which he scored 77 runs with the bat.

Smith had shown his all-round abilities including fielding as he took some prominent and striking catches on the field. However, this early bulk of success didn’t last long as he lost his place from the Test side for 2 long years. After playing consistent domestic matches in those two years, he returned to the international side in 2013. He made an awe-inspiring return with much tighter techniques by scoring 92 runs at Mohali in 2013. Since then, he cemented his place in the Australian line-up but this time mainly as a responsible batsman. He brought up his maiden century in the same year against England with a safely lofted six down the ground.

Over the next year, he kept on improving his graph of consistency, reaching new heights. He renewed his footwork and made sure it was spot on. In 2014-2015, he renamed the Australian summer as “The Summer of Smith” as he scored centuries in all four first innings on the home soil in the series against India. He set a new record for the most number of runs (769) in a series against India, surpassing Sir Donald Bradman.  “The Summer of Smith” also saw him becoming the 45^th Australian Test captain, filling the boots of injured Michael Clarke in 3 tests. Despite being only 25 at that time, his maturity in this apex role was evident. This special responsibility clearly didn’t hinder his run-making form.

After his man of the match performance against West Indies in June 2015 , Smithy became the second youngest player ever to reach the number 1 ICC Test batsman ranking and just the 8^th Australian to do so.

Smith has proved his worth in the team after his consistent match winning and run scoring performance. But there wasn’t an end to his success as he went on to register a double hundred against England in 2015 Ashes at Lords.

 The retirement of Michael Clarke following Australia’s 3-2 defeat in the 2015 Ashes saw Smith appointed as the full-time captain of the Australian Test team.

Steve Smith is often questioned about his captaincy. Why wouldn’t he be? As Australia’s success has always been because of the best and aggressive captains they have produced. Say it Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting or Michael Clarke, everyone has left a permanent mark in the history of world cricket as the best captains. Each of these had something unique as well as something common.

Allan Border was at apex when talking about the most aggressive captains. He would go to any level to make his team win, be it insulting his team mates on field. Ricky Ponting, the most successful captain that cricket has ever witnessed, brought immense gold and glory to Australia including 2 World Cups. Sledging was in his blood.  On the other hand Michael Clarke was pretty much calm as compared to the other two. The mind games and the tactics that Pup used to play are second to none.

After having such groovy and cracking names in the list of former captains, it is obvious that Steve Smith would be in a bit of pressure but he knows that he has got the back of all these former captains for advices and sharing experience when needed.

On the field, Smith’s athleticism and instincts stand out, even in the quality fielding side of Australia, he was a key player in the triumphant and victorious 2015 World Cup campaign. One can never believe to the fact, that once Steve Smith was playing a role of young leg spinner and now, he has cemented the number 3 position in the team, becoming the successor of Ricky Ponting, considered to be the best player of no. 3 position.


From a leg spinner, to cementing his position high up in the batting order and now being handed over full time test captaincy, speaks volumes about this man. A new era lies ahead for the Australians and from what one can expect, it seems to be a promising one.

Emerging Player of the Month: Gurkeerat Singh Mann

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How do young Indian cricketers pave their way into the national side? In this cricket crazy country there are millions who aspire to wear that jersey and represent the nation, but there are only a selected few who are able to make it through to the top.  The u-19 and list ‘A’ contests definitely throw light on the young talent but for the Indian youth a major catalyst in this journey of those ‘selected few’ are the prestigious platforms of the Ranji, Duleep and Irani Trophy, which is widely watched throughout India, and other domestic leagues as well as the globally famous Indian Premier League.  

One such player who has been the talk of the town recently, is Gurkeerat Singh Mann, majorly because of receiving a call into the 15 man Indian ODI squad for the ongoing series against South Africa. While with the current Indian line up, squeezing into the frame of things might just be difficult, but being called upon by the selectors for the national side, is no small affair and at the same time this selection, definitely has a story to tell.

Mann ,who is an all rounder batting lower down the order and bowling off breaks, had his career beginning at a very early age of nine. He began playing the game at the Punjab Cricket Association in Mohali and had the opportunity of representing Punjab in the Cooch Bihar and Vinoo Mankad trophies at the U-19 levels. Later, at the U-22 level he also played the CK Naydu Trophy in 2011 for Punjab which went on to win the competition.

2012 seemed to be a major breakthrough year for him when he got picked up by the franchise Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League. In the very same year he happened to make a debut in both his first-class and list –A levels for Punjab. His selection in the auction by the Kings XI, from what can be figured out, was a result of his solid performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (the Indian domestic one-day league) . In his first year for the franchise, in fact in the very second match he rose up to the occasion smashing 29 of just 12 balls against the Deccan Chargers Hyderabad, bringing his team a thrilling last ball victory and thereby getting some limelight.

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Since 2012 there has been no stopping him. A powerful hitter of the ball, he is a self confessed lover of batting under pressure and on various occasions he has made a statement, making whichever team he plays for, cross the line for a victory. And why not, he derives inspiration from a universally acclaimed top finisher of the game, MS Dhoni. In an interview he said that Dhoni is his role model for they bat in similar positions.

He was Punjab’s highest run scorer in the last Ranji season with an average of around 56.4. In the 2014 season while playing for Punjab, Mann hit an unbeaten 73 on day 4 when his team had to chase a score above 200 for victory. While representing India A in August, 2015 against Australia A in the Triangular Series Final, he walked into bat when his team was faltering at 82 for 5 and chasing even 227 seemed to be an uphill task. He yet again displayed some heroics, in tremendous pressure and played a swashbuckling unbeaten innings of 87 runs in 81 balls and led his team to the title. He also took 2 wickets for 42 in the match.

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One of his best all round performances in the List A career for India came recently in September when against Bangladesh A in an ODI match, he smashed 65 runs in 59 balls and steered the team total past 300. In the second innings he topped it with a five wicket haul, registering his best bowling figures at that level of 5-29. In terms of bowling, he idolizes the Indian spin stalwart Harbhajhan Singh, and has had the opportunity of getting some advices from him as both play for Punjab.

In the 2015-16 Ranji season, precisely this very October month he registered his first double ton. He piled up 201 runs and remained unbeaten against Railways in Mohali.

For the 25-year old, the selection which he would have never anticipated of had definitely left him in a bit of shock as he said at an interview, but it will be a massive learning opportunity for him and as he says, ‘it’s a very good feeling’. Playing alongside and against international stars and even if not that learning nuances of the game and training with the international cricketers and most importantly under MS Dhoni, the man whom he idolizes, nothing could have been more better.

He is our 'Emerging Player Of The Month', we hope he gets into the playing eleven against South Africa. This young lad has a lot more to come yet for this is just the beginning.

Monthly International Cricket Round Up.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan- T20I Series. 

Result- Pakistan win 2-0

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 There had been quite some cricket between these two nations, when the African minnows, Zimbabwe, toured Pakistan and thereby helped cricket return to their nation after six long years.  Just after a few months it was Pakistan, who after an emphatically successful stint against Sri Lanka in their den reciprocated the favour by touring Zimbabwe. They clean sweeped the t20 series crushing the minnows two-nil. While Zimbabwe had a decent squad they were put up to compete against a Pakistan side with a mixture of both high experience and its contrary.

Shahid Afridi returned to leading the side and the first t20 saw young Imad Wasim emerge for Pakistan claiming 4 wickets.  Chasing a target of a 137 put up by Pakistan, with Shoaib Malik (35) top scoring, the Zimbabweans faltered, managing just a 123 for 9 with skipper Chigumbura being the highest scorer, as Pakistanis won by 13 runs.

The second match too went through in a similar fashion with Pakistan yet again setting up a target of a 137 with some blows by Umar Akmal. Zimbabwe this time though looked to be a bit more settled with Sean William finding rhythm with the bat. However regular fall of wickets on the other end made matters worse as Pakistan triumphed by 15 runs and thus clinched the series.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan- ODI Series.

Result: Pakistan won 2-1

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After winning series continuously for few months at a stretch, the Pakistan team was completely on a 

roll. They initiated their tour of Zimbabwe with yet another series win in the shortest format and came into the three-match ODI series with an intention of exploiting the hosts further. It did happen so as Pakistan eventually triumphed but it came with a ‘twist in the tale’ as the series result went down to the third match after Zimbabwe and Pakistan had won one each.

In the first match Pakistan won by a mammoth margin of 131 runs. Pakistan put up 259 on the board in 50 overs, with Mohammad Rizwan remaining unbeaten at 75 and Imad Wasim (61) being the other high scorer. Chasing 260 would have been far from easy for the Zimbabweans and they made it look worse, batting literally in a stagnant manner as they never seemed to be going in the entire 37 overs they batted.  The highest individual score was that of 26 by Sean Wlliams as the Pakistan bowlers made inroads into their batting line up tearing it apart. Yasir Shah bagged as many as 6 wickets capuring a lot of attention, while Shoaib Malik also earned 3 scalps to his name.  

The second match finally had something instore for the hosts as they just managed to slide past the visitors. Batting first, they put up a much solid batting performance amassing 276 runs, wherein Chamu Chibhabha (90) and skipper Chigumbara (67) played the pivotal role.  Chasing the target, Pakistan had faltered to 76/6 at one stage and were staring at a huge defeat, but Shoaib Mallik and Aamer Yamin reconstructed the innings with blistering individual scores of 96* and 62 respectively in a 111 run stand.  However the case came down to ‘so near yet so far’ as they lost an absolute thriller by 5 runs owing to the D/L Method.

The fate of the series came down to the decider, where Zimbabwe started showing an intent with the openers Chibhabha and Mutumbami having a 89 run stand but after that it was only a havoc caused by Bilal Asif who sent the remaining batsmen for single digits, claiming 5 scalps. Chasing 162 was all what Pakistan needed to do, and they did accomplish it, very comfortably in 34 overs only and won the contest by 7 wickets.

India vs South Africa- T20I Series.

Results: South Africa won 2-0

A 72-day long South African tour of India, kicked off with a three match Twenty20 series. With the ICC T20 World Cup in the hindsight, both the dominant sides in the world cricket went head to head with an anticipation of a series with fireworks. It did happen, but all in the Proteas favour as they excelled and the hosts were left with innumerable questions to be answered and resolved. 

The first t20 was played on the ideal batting conditions of the scenic Dharamsala ground, and witnessed Rohit Sharma register a century in the shortest format of the game. Once he was settled, there was no stopping him, and India were expected to go way beyond 200 at the close of 20 overs. However losing wickets consecutively and at the wrong times, the Indians were restricted to a 199. Dew being on the cards, played an instrumental role, and South Africans were lucky for the toss turned on their side. Both openers for the Proteas played their role, and AB de Villiers even went on to register a half century. India on the other hand could manage only 3 wickets as the South Africans were led to the victory by JP Duminy who was unbeaten for 68 out of merely 34 balls.

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The second match saw India being completely outplayed as the South Africans pushed for perfection, adding insult to injury to the hosts after the first loss. Put into bat, all that India could contrive was a meager total of 92, with Albie Morkel being the star bowler claiming three scalps. The South Africans chased it down with ease with JP Duminy yet again remaining not out with a score of 30. 

The last match, to be played at the Eden Gardens Kolkata was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to wet outfield. The Proteas thus fired and demolishes the men In Blue in their own den winning the series two-nil.

Zimbabwe vs Ireland- ODI Series.

Result: Zimbabwe won 2-1

After losing to Pakistan in the T20I and ODI series, Zimbabwe finally had something to cheer about. They hosted Ireland tis time and managed to go past them. Though the series was not that much in highlight, the two wins would have been a relieve for Zimbabwe.

The first match saw Sikandar Raza and Craig Ervine step up as both scored 60 runs each in a chase of 220 runs. Earlier Ireland posted 219 runs on the board with keeper Wilson scoring 70 runs and Ed Joyce too registering a fifty. Zimbabwe could have ended on the losing side has they lost any more wickets. However they steered home safely with an over to spare.

The second match brought a much more comfortable win for Zimbabwe as yet again while chasing and this time a bigger total of 269, they won by 5 wickets and 9 balls to spare. Stirling (72), Niall O Brien (50), Gary Wilson (65) were the highest scorers but in vain as Zimbabweans had Ervine display his heroics yet again as  he registered a century and remained unbeaten to take his team home.

The last ODI was a dead rubber, but Ireland managed to take a win back home. Tim Murtagh took 4 wickets helping the Irish bowl out the hosts for 187. Zimbabweans faltered and fell in a pack of cards losing their last 6 wickets in just 29 runs. The story began in a similar fashion for Ireland who could have faced another humiliating defeat but the tail enders held their nerves to take their team towards the total with Wilson and Kevin O'Brien giving contribution earlier in the innings.

Top 3 Performers of the Month

"If you have a love for the game of Cricket, whether you are a player, an ex-player or simply an onlooker, many will be the pleasures in your life"

The field of sports is a space which draws attention of millions of people. Some prefer to watch it, some like to play it and some become avid followers want to extract every piece of fact attached with it.

The gentleman's game is definitely one sport which is extensively followed & involves a big separate department for the maintenance of statistics and records, for future analysis.

So, we in our debut edition (September 15-October 15) of 'The Cricket Anatomy', bring for the cricket aficionados this - 'TOP 3 PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH', highlighting the performances of those who made a mark.

[Note : The three players are not mentioned on the basis of ranks]

Imad Wasim (Pakistan, 26 years old)

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Making his debut in this very year, this Pakistani left hander made significant contributions in the Pakistan's tour to Zimbabwe and proved his mettle.

In the 1st T20 International of the series, Wasim chipped in 4 wickets in 4 overs conceding just 11 runs and was also involved in a couple of run outs. He scored 19 runs with the bat. Owing to his performance, the visitors won the match by 13 runs and he was adjudged the Man of The Match.

Though in the 2nd Match of the series, his figures with the bat as well as the ball didn't prove to be substantial, his benefaction to the team in the former game proved enough to gain him the titlle of - 'Man of The Series'

He ensured that his great form benefitted the team in the One Day Series too.

In the very first match, his bat showed a formidable action hitting 61 runs & being involved in a crucial partnership with Mohammad Rizwan. Adding to this was a wicket that he picked.Imad did not find a place in the Playing XI in the next game but he returned back in the 3rd and final match of the tournament and sent 3 batsmen back to the pavilion.

At the end of tour, he walked back with 9 wickets & 93 runs having played 4 matches in total.

In all, it was a perfect series for Imad Wasim in his debut year.

We hope, he gets better & better with each passing game.

Shoaib Malik (Pakistan, 33 years old)

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This 33 year old right hander is next in our list as he with his doughty display of skill and power became a major highlight in his team's tour to Zimbabwe.

Talking about the 2 match T20 international series, Malik comprehensively scored 50 runs.In the introductory match, he went on to become the highest scorer of the Pakistani innings with 35 runs.
However, his major contribution came in the longer format.

Shoaib garnered 3 wickets in the introductory match of the One Day series in which the visitors attained a massive 131 run victory.He shined in the second game when he took the charge of the Pakistan batting and added 96 runs to the team's total.Unfortunately, his innings went in vain as the hosts won it by 5 runs (D/L method).Hitting 31 runs in the closing match, his tally accounted for a total of 211 runs in the ODI Series.

Shoaib Malik was honoured with the 'Man of The Series' title.

This brilliant showcase also earned him a place in the Test Squad of Pakistan.

Jean Paul Duminy (South Africa, 31 years old)

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This prominent figure of the Proteas attracted the spotlight towards him in the recently concluded T20 International series in India.

The hosts had set a grand target of 200 and chasing it in their den was going to be a nerve breaking task. However, the Plessis lead team got upto a great start and shifted the edge towards them.

The team faced problems when the opening batsmen who were in a pure attacking mode were dismissed in quick succession and very soon the Captain too returned back to the pavilion. But this did not mark an end to the game.

South Africa found a saviour in JP Duminy who put his bat at vigorous work and scored runs which were double the number of deliveries he faced. He hit 68 runs in 34 balls & guided his team to a 7 wicket victory.
In the following T20 also, he took the charge after the top order failed and emerged as the highest scorer for his team while chasing a low target.

Putting up 98 runs in his account in 2 matches, he was awarded with the "Man Of The Series" title.

Here were the highlights of the players who stood out & grabbed the eyeballs of the viewers, we will be back in November bringing you the "Top Performers" from that cricketing action that follows.

Blast from the Past: Most emotional moments in Cricket

Emotions play a decisive role in determining a player’s mental stature. While some choose to be impassive, the rest express them. Take for example Indian captain MS Dhoni. Rarely will you see him celebrating a dismissal, or displaying his state of mind. Here are 5 most ‘emotional’ moments that will take you back down the memory lane and show that this game has produced some vivid expressions on field.

Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement

For the very last time, a billion fans switched off their TV sets. The stadium was stunned, people were shell shocked, failing to accept what they had just seen, as Darren Sammy held on to the catch! Sachin Tendulkar! The Indian ‘Little Master’ was out for the last time in his career! A sense of disbelief surrounded the audience present at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. A man that inspired a billion was walking back after making 74 runs for the last time, in which he gathered a plethora of records to his name.

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His speech was more heart-breaking and touchy as the Indian batting legend bid adieu. It meant a goodbye to a game that was a part of his life for more than two decades, 24 years to be precise and he described it as 'oxygen' . It wasn’t easy for him; his words narrated the entire story! Watch the speech here:

South Africa’s World Cup 2015 exit

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Grant Elliot gave New Zealand an entry to the World Cup 2015 final with a typical Dhoni finish, hitting Dale Steyn for a six, but what followed triggered the hearts of cricket fans, and it is the reason why this match will be remembered for a long while.

AB de Villiers, Morne Morkel, Faf du Plesis were in tears. Dale Steyn could not believe what had happened! He was then supported by Elliot. The South Africans displayed truly what the game actually means to them!

The South African captain, AB de Villiers at the presentation ceremony showed yet another act of greatness- Without blaming the fielders for dropping catches, or the D/L method, he just thanked the crowd for their support and wished the winning team good luck, before leving. He might not have won the trophy, but certainly won our hearts.

When Muralitharan gave away the Man of the Match award to Mohammed Ashraful

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Here’s an incident involving Bangladesh batsman Mohammed Ashraful and Sri Lankan bowling legend -Muttiah Muralitharan. The latter, was considered unplayable in the period and was always keen on testing the batsmen with his mighty off-spinners. 

However, Ashraful, a young and dynamic batsman from Bangladesh played him exceptionally well. With his gift of timing and ideal shot selection, he was seen handling Muralitharan. But he could only delay the defeat for his team. He batted with a lot of determination and his technique was sound as well.

Later, in the post match presentation ceremony, the Man of the Match award was announced and Muttiah Muralitharan was the only choice for the award. Murali received the award, perplexing everyone in his team and the Bangladesh team; he walked up to a confused looking Mohammed Ashraful and handed over his Man of the Match award to him. Ashraful was speechless. Murali hugged him and said,

“You played brilliantly. Very few players in the world play me with the ease you have played. You are a great batsman and you are my man of the match and truly deserve this award.”

Phillip Hughes tragedy

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The world mourns the loss of a young and talented player in the sad demise of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes. The incident was one of the most unfortunate events to happen on a cricket field. The world came together, as they lost one of Australia’s brighter prospects.

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Hughes, while playing a shield match was hit by a bouncer by Sean Abbott which resulted into the fatal injury. He was hit on the lower part of the head, just behind the neck region. The impact was enough to deny Hughes any chance of a survival. The cricketing world was shocked and so much enough, that some even failed to express it  . Prayers flew in, the people showed support. Sean Abbott was provided with the support to cope with his declining mental condition. His team mates including Michael Clarke, who was just like a brother to him and David Warner, found it difficult to recover from the loss.

Hughes was batting at 63 when he was struck. He now remains 63 not out, forever. The Australia 408 baggy green will always be remembered for that gritty smile, Rest in Peace Hughesy.

Team India’s 2011 World Cup win.

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MS Dhoni lofts Nuwan Kulasekara for a mighty six into the escthatic Wankhede crowd as india lift the World Cup for the second time after 28 years! Ravi Shastri quotes it in the most energetic of voices, the words are etched in the minds of every Indian, "DHONI! Finishes off in style. India lift the World Cup after 28 years and the party starts in the dressing room.."

It was truly a moment of tremendous joy for a billions of Indians, wasn't it? But for the players, it was an emotional one! Every player was in tears while lifting the trophy.

For the 22 men who took the field on the day, it was probably the biggest moment of their lives, and it was all about stepping up and making it count, they did!

Switch hit: Resplendent Kane Williamson

Lately, I've been pretty obsessed with Kane Williamson. My mother accused me of having a crush on him. I felt my blood pressure shoot up like a New Year's eve firework at the Sydney Harbour, whenever Kane Williamson reached his nervous nineties. Everytime I watch the highlights of Kane Williamson's innings, I catch myself reacting emotionally, overwhelmed! It didn't take much to realize I hadn't truly been trying to kill myself. Every time Williamson was dismissed in his nineties, I felt the suffocating ache somewhere around my oesophagus. But something that I find more disturbing is Williamson's expressions, not even a grim of anger or sigh of deep regret. There must be something wrong with this man, he keeps his sangfroid almost intact all the time, like really!

To express what it feels like watching him bat, I'd need a pint of beer to proceed further. Such talent needs the words of high level of honesty. I often say that to watch someone bat who has mastered the art of technique and maintains constant composure under any circumstances, for me it is some sort of meditation. The swing of the bat, a perfect stance, eyes on the ball and the ball making that pleasant sound as it touches the face of finely crafted bat and finally the follow through, Williamson's mindfulness, the full focus on attention on the here-and-now, for me that is the essence of meditation that I practice while watching him bat.

I find it more easy to see someone talking about their knee jerk reactions but to see Williamson's outburst of emotions is somewhat next to a synonym for "rare". To add another pile of simplicity and tranquillity on top of this perfectly poised beauty, he's not available on any of the social networking sites. That doesn't come as a surprise, but being a 25 year old baby-faced beauty, who definitely or I would prefer the word 'guaranteed', has got a huge fan base, where other cricketing stars of his age are interacting with fans, uploading pictures on the gram and making the most of their verified twitter account, Kane is simply touring other countries and proving his skills, adding numbers to my very own imaginary manual of Future Cricketing Greats and breaking records worldwide not caring about what's trending over the internet.

Some KANe-TASTIC Stats:- 

1) The Legitimate BAR GRAPH.

2) Delicious PIE CHART.

Looking at those stats, where Williamson is comfortably resting on top itself speak of how brilliant he's been in the year 2015 so far. During the World Cup tournament, I found his performance very therapeutical. I always feared about my existence in the era where there would be no Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara, and here I am alive, now I am breathing comfortably as I have found Williamson. I shed a river of tears when Kumar bid goodbye recently and retired from Test cricket, my world broke into pieces. I don't even have words to express about Sachin's retirement, if start writing about it I'd need bundles of tissue paper and a psychiatrist to pull me out of depression . Thankfully, after Tendulkar and Sangakkara, I have finally settled my inner-self for not something great but something Williamson-like. Kane is just 25, surely there is a lot more cricket in him. But he's impressed me this year so much that I have a mini canvas on the front door of my room with the numbers 22 sprayed painted on top. 

"If Hogwarts' existence would be for real, then according to me, Dumbledore would ask Hagrid to fetch Williamson straight to the Gryffindor dormitory to start a new year at the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry straight away."

My love for Williamson is growing deeper, just like the teens these days could relate their life to Drake's songs. I love Kane more than Kanye loves Kanye. If I were a boy I would turn gay for him.

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