You only live once, make the most of it!
The ICC has finally taken the right decision today, that is to let the Champions Trophy stay in Pakistan instead of moving to an alternate venue. The ICC had to take a decision in this regard because although the last few months has seen Pakistan holding a successful Asia cup with 0 problems, players from…
 The mood at the club is exceptionally upbeat: despite a poor start to the season, somehow we have managed to struggle through to the Twenty20 quarterfinals. Of course, there’s a long way to go, but the overall feeling of resignation has blossomed into real hope.  So it’s a good time to start on…
I sip my polystyrene cup of coffee pensively. Another day’s play going pear-shaped; we are not having a good season. The clouds have blown over again and all I can do is pray for rain. Politely, I clap the end of the over: another maiden for the opposition bowler.  Owen slides into the seat…
The air outside is heavy with moisture. It hasn’t rained for hours, but the pitch is waterlogged and play has been called off for the day. There are still a few diehards in the bar: drinking, chatting, reading their broadsheet newspapers. They are all men. Except me.  I am between meetings. To be honest,…
Friday always seems a relaxed kind of day. I don’t know why, because very often I work at the weekend, so there’s no special significance. I guess it must be a deep-seated response to the end of the western week; chill out, and let the world float by.  So I start my day with…