tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post115556794156411139..comments2023-11-12T06:53:00.201-08:00Comments on At Home, Writing: Cricketing Sagas -- ImprintedBhaswatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15397144389576029618noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155964541518638822006-08-18T22:15:00.000-07:002006-08-18T22:15:00.000-07:00Laurie, I feel ecstatic to see another Lagaan enth...Laurie, I feel ecstatic to see another Lagaan enthusiast here. It's not for no reason that it is considered one of the all-time great Hindi films. <BR/><BR/>As I type, I am just waiting for the start of an India-Sri Lanka match. How much more exciting can it get!Bhaswatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397144389576029618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155957227220489812006-08-18T20:13:00.000-07:002006-08-18T20:13:00.000-07:00I live in a cricket-mad country and still don't un...I live in a cricket-mad country and still don't understand the game. I've watched matches and been told to shut up when I asked a question during a crucial moment. Heck, I've even watched a Bollywood movie about cricket - Lagaan - and I still don't understand it... :D Ah well. <BR/><BR/>Give me basketball any day. :D<BR/><BR/>Still, the movie was fun to watch, and I highly recommend it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155886533398550552006-08-18T00:35:00.000-07:002006-08-18T00:35:00.000-07:00D.T., although I don't know about too many books o...<B>D.T.</B>, although I don't know about too many books on cricket, A Reader's suggestion (Beyond the Boundary) is an excellent read to begin with. I hope you can get your hands on it. <BR/><BR/><B>South</B>, cricket is a religion in India and cricket fans are fanatic about the game. You won't be considered a true Indian if you don't show much interest in cricket. LOL<BR/><BR/>Wishing you good luck on finishing Roots even as I plod through the Waugh autobiography :)Bhaswatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397144389576029618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155850646384365792006-08-17T14:37:00.000-07:002006-08-17T14:37:00.000-07:00I'm not much of a sports person which is kind of s...I'm not much of a sports person which is kind of sad considering I live in a state where people refer to american football as "a way of life" or a "religion" depending on who you talk to. <BR/><BR/>However, I am also intimidated by bulky books. I bought Roots by Alex Haley about three or four years ago and still haven't gotten pass the first chapter. Oh well, someday.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you're doing alright. :)Andrea Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14702322027393523509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155834283005437282006-08-17T10:04:00.001-07:002006-08-17T10:04:00.001-07:00I don't know much about cricket at all. In fact, ...I don't know much about cricket at all. In fact, I know nothing. MAybe I'll go pick up a book on it, know of any good ones? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155834265078657922006-08-17T10:04:00.000-07:002006-08-17T10:04:00.000-07:00Hey, Gill, that's so nice of you to say that. Glad...Hey, <B>Gill</B>, that's so nice of you to say that. Glad to have an Aussie reading this :)<BR/><BR/><B>Marti</B>, so good to see you drop by! I have to visit your blog for the latest updates. The book promotion sounds exciting indeed :)Bhaswatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397144389576029618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155833375608058822006-08-17T09:49:00.000-07:002006-08-17T09:49:00.000-07:00Glad to hear you are doing well!I'm afraid I have ...Glad to hear you are doing well!<BR/><BR/>I'm afraid I have no knowledge at all of cricket, but your enthusiasm is great!<BR/><BR/>Popping in to say hello - been so busy promoting the book I haven't had a chance to visit my blog buddies lately. <BR/><BR/>Hope you have a great day!Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12921767665400064807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155736877089527642006-08-16T07:01:00.000-07:002006-08-16T07:01:00.000-07:00What a wonderfully civilised post about a truly gr...What a wonderfully civilised post about a truly great game (and Waugh - never forget Waugh). Yes, I am Australian and yes, it shows!<BR/><BR/>Gillian<BR/><BR/>http://gillpolack.livejournal.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155721286250579912006-08-16T02:41:00.000-07:002006-08-16T02:41:00.000-07:00Bernita, yes, I do have some hockey-loving Canadia...<B>Bernita</B>, yes, I do have some hockey-loving Canadian friends, who try to match my cricket craziness. :P<BR/><BR/><B>Lotus</B>, your hubby is my friend right away! Good of him to initiate you into the cricketing doctrine by keeping the TV volume high. :)<BR/><BR/><B>Susan</B>, I am doing good. Hope you are as well. <BR/><BR/>Yes, I mentioned Mark Waugh, Steve's twin who played with him, in the blog post. Great players, both of them. <BR/><BR/><B>Matt</B>, that would be me trying to figure out baseball, so I fully empathise with you! No need to give it another shot. I don't want to give you a splitting headache. LOLBhaswatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397144389576029618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155715497035961722006-08-16T01:04:00.000-07:002006-08-16T01:04:00.000-07:00I have tried to figure out cricket a couple times,...I have tried to figure out cricket a couple times, and each time my head just starts hurting. It's worse than bridge. Ha! Maybe I'll give it another go.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989129492738413206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155703529682702082006-08-15T21:45:00.000-07:002006-08-15T21:45:00.000-07:00Hi Bhas,Having lived in Australia I know how well ...Hi Bhas,<BR/>Having lived in Australia I know how well respected Steve Waugh is and how much, the household name. He also has a brother who played in the matches with him.<BR/>He is a good soul.<BR/>By the way, hope you're keeping well.<BR/>loveSuzan Abrams, email: suzanabrams@live.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818807164881810296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155652309744074882006-08-15T07:31:00.000-07:002006-08-15T07:31:00.000-07:00For me, it's badminton and soccer all the way, but...For me, it's badminton and soccer all the way, but my hub is a cricket nut, so I do watch all the games when he's in town - I can't seem to escape them - he always has the TV on nice and loud! :) <BR/><BR/>I like the sound of those cricket books you write about,Bhaswati,they'd make a nice gift for any cricket-loving friend. I will have to make a note of the titles.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155643684173768592006-08-15T05:08:00.000-07:002006-08-15T05:08:00.000-07:00Here, it's hockey.Here, it's hockey.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155633007300130632006-08-15T02:10:00.000-07:002006-08-15T02:10:00.000-07:00Cath, I am the one who needs to thank you! For fin...<B>Cath</B>, I am the one who needs to thank you! For finally giving me a chance to mention cricket on my blog. <BR/><BR/>I like Mike Atherton a lot. Will surely check out his book, now that you mentioned it. <BR/><BR/><B>Matt</B>, Steve Waugh is indeed setting up a fine example with his charity work in India. <BR/><BR/><B>Yoda</B>, you have no idea how much I envy you for that. Watching cricket in the Caribbean has got to be amongst the most divine of experiences. Oh, and don't forget to taste the food. <BR/><BR/><B>BS</B>, consider it added to my list. <BR/><BR/><B>Jeff</B>, I don't know even as much about NFL as you know about cricket. So no worries ;)Bhaswatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397144389576029618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155624534981674702006-08-14T23:48:00.000-07:002006-08-14T23:48:00.000-07:00Kelly, thank you so much for the good wishes. Yes,...<B>Kelly</B>, thank you so much for the good wishes. Yes, hopefully, by the end of this year, I would finish reading this tome. LOL<BR/><BR/><B>BK</B>, you are doing just fine with cricket. One of my American editor friends would always tease me saying, "Cricket? Oh, you mean those noisy nighttime bugs, right?"<BR/><BR/><B>Simran</B>, I am so pleased to know my posts help you find the books you're looking for. Glad to be of help :)<BR/><BR/><B>Cesar</B>, yes, that would indeed amount to a national shame--not following soccer. LOL. And wrestling, well I have serious reservations about calling that a sport of anykind. But you are allowed. ;)Bhaswatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397144389576029618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155608356490024062006-08-14T19:19:00.000-07:002006-08-14T19:19:00.000-07:00I'm a fan of american football (NFL). I really kno...I'm a fan of american football (NFL). I really know very little about Cricket. Like bk30 said, I know what the bat looks like. :)Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106410070220667314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155604728362215042006-08-14T18:18:00.000-07:002006-08-14T18:18:00.000-07:00While at it, you may as well add CLR James’ "Beyon...While at it, you may as well add CLR James’ "Beyond a Boundary" to your reading list.readerswordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536082441634566406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155585493634377752006-08-14T12:58:00.000-07:002006-08-14T12:58:00.000-07:00The next World cup will be so close to where I liv...The next World cup will be so close to where I live :-) I must plan to see it!!Yodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711652528962940049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155577681470050642006-08-14T10:48:00.000-07:002006-08-14T10:48:00.000-07:00Interesting that you should mention leprosy patien...Interesting that you should mention leprosy patients - I'd recently read a short biography of Dr. Paul Brand, who made several breakthroughs treating leprosy in India. It's good to hear of a famous athlete being involved in that cause.Mad Scientist Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944489511151772939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155575371247175892006-08-14T10:09:00.000-07:002006-08-14T10:09:00.000-07:00Glad to hear you're ok.I am going to look out that...Glad to hear you're ok.<BR/><BR/>I am going to look out that Tao of Cricket book - it sounds right up my alley. <BR/><BR/>And, if you liked Steve Waugh's autobiography - have you ever read Mike Atherton's? Very different personality, but very interesting book. <BR/><BR/>I really miss my cricket. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.Cath Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157239175222363258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155571492814236532006-08-14T09:04:00.000-07:002006-08-14T09:04:00.000-07:00I can tell how passionate you are about cricket, I...I can tell how passionate you are about cricket, I remember when you excitedly shared the results of matches with me :P <BR/>Here in Peru the king sport is soccer and basically everything else is left aside. Me, I'm not a big soccer fan (something most Peruvians find outrageous, lol). I actually prefer basketball and hockey. The problem is am never sure of the rules and I can't seem to enjoy the pro games to the fullest.<BR/>What I do LOVE is WWE wrestling :)) Though you might argue it's a sport, lol.cesarcarloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521521008555753588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155570933479945682006-08-14T08:55:00.000-07:002006-08-14T08:55:00.000-07:00Bhaswati,How is it that you always know what books...Bhaswati,<BR/><BR/>How is it that you always know what books I'm looking for without me saying anything? <BR/><BR/>I've been wanting to learning more about the game of cricket so that I can actually understand it to the point of writing about it. <BR/><BR/>You've come to the rescue with the sources I need before I took the time to search for them. Thanks a bunch! You're the best!<BR/><BR/>SimiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05463925196053668367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155570380356134302006-08-14T08:46:00.000-07:002006-08-14T08:46:00.000-07:00Being american you understand that my knowledge of...Being american you understand that my knowledge of cricket is slim to none except for the abstract? But I do know what the "bat" looks like lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-1155570147151403982006-08-14T08:42:00.000-07:002006-08-14T08:42:00.000-07:00You've been in my thoughts the past few days - I'm...You've been in my thoughts the past few days - I'm happy to hear the flood waters are receding.<BR/><BR/>Great post, as always. Oh and for me, even a Grisham novel is a bit much to take on, so you're doing great with that massively thick book!Kelly Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686089359143946708noreply@blogger.com