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Rafael Nadal went to Laver Cup] with one sole purpose, to be with his best friend, his greatest rival and his most cherished companion for one last time!

via Laver Cup]

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This was not about glory or records or anything else. This was a pure whole hearted celebration of

And with at gave him the perfect goodbye!

Thank you






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For years I’ve refused to believe that was a human being!

His presence on the court, his sheer dominance in the 2000s and all his records and histories and glamours, meant so much more than that.

He is the once in a millennium sportsman who made us believe that everything in this world is fine as long as Federer is on the court..

I always dreamt of watching Federer once more at the but I guess few dreams are meant be unfulfilled

Thank you for giving us 24 years of memories!



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There have been total 12 editions of ODI 5 of which were hosted by England. But out of those numerous times, have never played at since 1983 final. So far India has played WC match at Lord's only twice, once in 1983 Final and once in 1975, the infamous 36 of

1983 tournament has significant importance in India not just in terms of but emotionally, culturally and economically as well. But this particular stat gives that historic final a whole new significance!!

has played at on various occasions in various formats and have been successful in recent past as well. But when it comes down to matches, 1983 Final is the only Cricketing memory India can relate to Lord's!!

were you aware about this? this should make that particular match even more special..

There have been total 12 editions of ODI 5 of which were hosted by England. But out of those numerous times, have played at only once, in 1983 final.

1983 tournament has significant importance in India not just in terms of but emotionally, culturally and economically as well. But this particular stat gives that historic final a whole new significance!!

has played at on various occasions in various formats and have been successful in recent past as well. But when it comes down to matches, 1983 Final is the only Cricketing memory India can relate to Lord's!!

were you aware about this? this should make that particular match even more special..

Things that you have learnt from and second

became the first team this season to finish 1-2 in any

will lose his place in

will gain a place in

will retain his place after

is back (and so is the )

Do not underestimate for next season. He looks more relaxed than ever!

Always watch out for for giving us the Moment of the Sprint!!

has shown his potential of showing winning races (and following team orders)

and have finally shown the inevitable by coming yet again in each others contacts and taking both cars out of the race. and would not be two happy bosses!

Test cricket is a funny game. It changes its direction, complexity and results in a span of few overs. This was nothing short of a pendulum test and it all came down to the final day where persistence was the key difference between winning and losing. And it was who held their calm, kept their heads down and grabbed crucial moments to get a 2-1 lead in the series.

batting astonishingly on day-1 to get close to 200
India losing plot when were 62/5 and conceding a lead of 99 runs
and sticking to their basics and lift India on Day-3
( ) Shardul with yet again magnificent innings with to get India out of place of concern
And then and .jadeja creating a stellar passage of play post lunch on final day to give India a real chance of victory where pitch had nothing to offer. Root's wicket was final nail in the coffin for England and their slimmest of chances of a draw.

This is only the second time ever in the history of Indian cricket that the team have managed to win more than 1 test matches in a series in England, first being in 1986

This is a statement of achievement in itself. This has shown time and again their true talent, exceptional teamwork and fighting spirit to get back in the game from a spot of bother.

Even though some discussions and concerns needed to be addressed before the final test ( in playing XI? or or ) nothing can take away accomplishments of this unit have managed to create since 2018 and especially on this tour!!

Test match is one of the most mentally, physically and psychologically demanding sport. In a span of 15 sessions, you can sometimes hardly point at a moment where one team have edged over the other.

And when a game of test is as demanding as it can become very hard on the losing side. have been more strong in this test right from the onset of day-2. They not only just made amends of asking to bat first and not capitalise on the opportunity, but they also put in a place of bother right till the first hour day-5 when they got early as planned

But then the game just slipped away from and England's grasp. and .11 demolished England's game plan. They were playing not just to build a floor on the foundation laid out by and but they took over the charge of the whole construction and built a skyscraper on it.

kohli knowing the cards he had been dealt with, showed faith on his pace unit and boy have they delivered! This was the second time in succession Indian pacers have taken 20 wickets in a test match, and the 90s OG pacers would be on the right now!

has been the pick of the player for me in this series. Everytime Kohli wanted a wicket, a little extra something from his bowlers, a bit of unsettling phase for English batsman, he went to Siraj. Siraj with just 7 test old career, finds himself at the centre of two of India's most empathetic overseas victories in recent times!

Even though it was not all raining sunshines and singing rainbows for they managed to pull off one of the greatest overseas win from almost nowhere to create history! With 3 matches to go in the series, India need to find those missing pieces of their almost perfect jigsaw puzzle to make them an unstoppable force of dominance in the remainder of the series!!

Things said before the start of test series that are absolutely perfect and proved to be on spot by the end of the first test match!

holds the key between chances of survival. Next to skip's 64 and 104, was the best English batsman carrying his destructive from against from 2018

is nothing short of a perfectly aging wine. And his spell with half new ball getting out both and .kohli proved nothing short of that

need to break some shackles and rather than playing out sessions, start attacking every odd loose delivery. started with a great intent in the chase but this needs to continue from the team otherwise will come back and just get his wicket tally up

All Rounders and the tail are going to be key momentum shifting players in this series. had an upper hand over in this test but this need to happen even in the remainder of the series especially at where they would come into play with their bat

was dearly missed by and it just shows that and has proved very hard on these players for an year and half so far

And lastly, English cricket with English crowd is just a whole together different and amazing experience. They know their game, they know their moments and their actions back their depths and knowledge in this sport

History has been created at by Hockey India]] defeating mighty team in medal match.

This has been accumulation of decades of hard work, dedication and immense sacrifice by not just these incredible 11 gentleman playing today but players who came before them and helped them shaping the history today!!

Absolutely perfect defense, aggressive attack and smart yet opportunistic play throughout has been the key highlights of India's historic medal in after 41 years!

And the background music of just an added goosebumps to make this glorious moment more joyous and memorable.

Kudos to Hockey India]] and everyone who has been working towards making this dream turn to reality!!



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