The Beauty of cricket

Well,being a cricket fanatic i will share with you people my views on this beautiful game and on the matches played currently.To start with i would like to comment on the recent match played between Pakistan and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground which was in my opinion a great game of cricket.Cheers to Australia for pulling out such a stunner!
The Man of The Match in my opinion should have been given to Kamran Akmal,the Pakistani wicketkeeper,instead of Michael Hussey.Well Kamran literally won the match for the Australians.After dominating for four days it was expected of Pakistan to have won the match.But it was not to be.Instead Australia went on to beat Pakistan for the eleventh time in a row!Yes the last time Pakistan won was in 1995.
For die hard Pakistani supporters if you have anyone to blame it would be Kamran Akmal.The Pakistani wicketkeeper dropped five catches in the second innings which turned out to be crucial at the end which included three catches of Michael Hussey who went on to score an unbeaten century.
Australia set a target of 176.Pakistan fell short of 36 runs which would have otherwise been a historic victory for them.I felt sad for the Pakistan cricket team as they outplayed Australia in the entire match but ended up being on the loosing side.But if there was an award called "The Villain Of The Match" it would have definitely gone to Mr.Kamran Akmal.

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What was the thing that haunted me the most when i was in the school?.The answer to that no doubt would be my principal.But still i could avoid the stares of my principal in a school that was hugely populated.There was a thing that never left my back or whose stares i never could have avoided and those were exams!Sometimes i think why this system of exams was initially designed? was it to test the misery of the students or to distinguish between the "so called bright guys" and the "dull ones".I still do not understand.In my opinion ,there is a limit towards everything in life,exams being the only exception.When it comes to exams it tends to suck all the joy and happiness from a student life just like a "dementor".
Before the start of the examination,students are seen clutching their text books deeply engrossed in the last minute "Look Through".A quick look at the watch,a sigh of despair followed by resumption of twelfth hour of studies.The predominant thought is-"So much to do,yet so little done"!and its time to begin.
The examination center is a desert of students-devoid of cheerfulness and mirth.Just before pens start its work,a look at one`s friend,a slight nod confirming mutual agreement,a small prayer even gesture to the Almighty-all these are a common sight.
With the question paper in the hand most candidates are immovable.A quick look at the paper and then the minute examination of each question.Some are busy ticking off questions that will be attempted.
One can also observe various facial expressions once the exam kick starts.Some sit dejected,gazing at the question paper with an air of despair.Some look at each other or try to communicate with their friends in the hope of some answers.I fell in that category.But trust me from my experience hope leads to disappointment quite often.Then there are the bright ones,`nerds`,i would like to call them.God!they write so much,nearly three times of what i used to!But there is one thing that is common at the examination center-silence!
If i had to conclude,i would say Examination brings delight to some,happiness to most and frustration to few including me.Truly,examination is a congragation of a galaxy of thoughts,expressions and emotions.

Friendship

Friendship is a divine boon bestowed on us.The life of a student is enriched by friendship.The warmth of friendship cushions us against disappointments,insults,losses.The smiling face of a friend truly makes our days in the morning.Friendship is a perfect vibration between individuals.True friendship gives us a sense of belonging and fills our life with sunshine.
Friendship that blossoms at an early age sometimes lasts throughout making us aware that there is someone who cares.When one is downcast going through a low phase in life-the warmth of an outstretched hand of a dear friend provides the silver lining in the dark cloud.
Friendship is indeed an integral part of life and nowadays one can find terrific SMSes on friendship.This article is specially dedicated to my best friend Rahul and also to a special person whose writing inspired me to start blogging.This was my first blog.Hope you all liked it.More to come!