The Proteas Challenge !! – India vs South Africa Match Preview

Team India’s hard , dry run in the southern hemisphere finally came to an end  when the men in blue relished the sweet taste of victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-voltage clash , which interestingly also began Team India’s title defence . But the reigning champions hardly had any time to rejoice , with the mighty Proteas lined up against them next .

As a build up to the Indo-Pak encounter , a TV commercial boasting of India’s invincibility over the Pakistan squad ruled airs , the story turns other way round with the Proteas leading 3-0 as far as World Cup face-off’s are concerned . All in all , a perfect sell out , a all 30 fit squad ( both sides included ) and a high morale India , makes a perfect recipe for a nail biting , edge of the seat thriller this Sunday .

Team Report

India : Led by the talismanic and charismatic MS , India seem to be raring to have a go , having tasted success after so long . The team had a short time winding down , and returned to business just yesterday . With all run machines in form and the bowling finally coming good , India are a force to reckon with . Also historically and Statistically , the venue supports the Champions .

South Africa : Tagged to be the most jinxed team in world arena , the Proteas always seem to be more mightier on paper . With a steamy bowling line-up including the inspiring and scintillating Dale Steyn , Morkel , quality spin and a reliable batting order , the Proteas are almost in everyone’s probable champs list . The venue might also particularly favour the tall , lanky fast bowling resource possessed by them , more than the Indians . And not to forget the incredible De’villiers , Proteas are gonna be India’s toughest opponents through the Pool stage .

All in all it’s set to be a super Sunday with a full sellout crowd for the ultimate encounter . Let’s see if the MS’s boys overcome AB’s daredevils and break the invincibility jinx , currently in possession of the Proteas !! 

The Bihar Turmoil

Political drama was ruling waves across the nation today as Bihar witness incredible , never seen before scenes from the State assembly complex . It all began way back , when Ex-CM Nitish kumar , for the first instance did a Kejriwal , apologizing to the masses for having done the blunder of stepping down from Bihar’s seat of power , following JD(U)’s humiliating and abject defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections .

In what was considered to be a power-puppet show , Bihar was placed in the trusted hands of Manjhi , a trump card for JD(U)’s cast-ism facet of politi , with Nitish stepping down with a motto of

“reconnecting” with the masses and “eradicating” the spread of the so-called “communal forces” from regional legislation . Amidst all this , also happened the watershed moment of arch-rivals JD(U) and LJP-RJD leaving behind their mutual-bitterness to keep off the so-called “communal” forces from reigning Bihar state assembly . All in all , legislation in Bihar was all set for a roller-coaster ride , with the plot promising to better the “jungle-raaj” days .

With the advent of Manjhi , what returned also was low-key , class-biased statements and remarks , that made Manjhi media’s hero for unwanted reasons . In a very short time , Manjhi-led Bihar government was threateningly close to blow-off the lowest-lows India has seen in terms of political bantering .

All this while , when Bihar was experiencing worst days at the legislation , Nitish was lost amidst all

his self-assigned “home-work”  and then all of a sudden , Lord returned from his banavasa to reclaim the throne . But , Manjhi being no good child , politely refused , and thus was reached the climax of Bihar’s entertaining political blockbuster .

Since then , Bihar has been the central theme of Indian politi , be it Manjhi meeting PM Modi over “Team India” or Niti Ayog , or a Nitish vs Manjhi power show-off between respective supporters on Bihar roads , political suspense was at it’s peak !!

All this while , the struggle had included all possible parties , be the Central Government or the Governor , even the state’s Apex judiciary .Favouritism-led legislation was such extreme that a High court direction was required to be put in place , to prevent taters of Bihar legislation . A floor test in the state assembly was ensued .

The final twist in the tale was produced when Bihar BJP decided to join hands with Manjhi & Co. for the floor test and today was set to be inscribed deep into Bihar’s political history . News and speculations floated in as Manjhi went ahead to meet Guv early in the day as JD(U) and BJP took turns to protest for their respective causes in the state assembly complex .

The final verdict however remained covered , as Manjhi , in some sort of an anti-climax , put forth his resignation to the Guv , just moments before the main play , citing “death threats” to him and his supporters to be the cause behind . This brought an end to all speculations as expert analysis began into who actually gained or lost and what from this un-explainable political gimmick .

Well , whatever , it was , the plot was indeed incredibly entertaining and could better any classic Bollywood retro any day !!

The Delhi Mandate - An (in)-Ordinary verdict for the Ordinary party , courtesy - the Common Man !!

Delhi , the seat of power for Indian democratic set-up , has left everyone gaping out in surprise with a never seen before mandate that has shook all interested quarters from the media tp the political pundits , the political parties , and in short the whole nation .

The political stage at Delhi was prone to eye catching activities ever since AAP took center stage in the post-2013 assembly polls , where Arvind Kejriwal , the common man’s mascot was unfurled into the political arena . This was a short-lived joy though , with the government forced to move out , with paltry numbers in it’s petty . This short period was something that can be described best as action-packed as India witnessed pro-active politics  for the first time in decades . A government that lasted barely 49 days had left a lasting impact on the 65 years of Indian politics .

Since the common government leaped out of power , speculations ruled the Indian capital amid a foggy political scenario . As power swapped between the big-wigs of national politi , with the Lotus blossoming into the center , Delhi continued to be left remote-controlled via the lieutenant-general .
This period also saw the dramatic rise of PM Narendra Modi as a heavy weight leader , with Kejriwal facing defeat in first face-off of the duo .

Months into the “Sabka saath , Sabka Vikas” mantra , and Delhi was still on flight-mode . With allHaryana , Maharastra , Jharkhand and Jammu-kashmir , with the central ruling party leading state government machinery in most of them . Also, the period had somewhat seen hardcore , communal parent organization of the lotus tarnish the good governance model with communal hick-ups hijacking headlines .

possibilities of government formation ruled out , Delhi finally blew the battle horns , with the advent of new year .
Meanwhile , lotus had bloomed with powerful numbers in states of

AAP had meanwhile began covering all ground , mapping in all possible sections to back itself and apologising for the so-called “Political immaturity” , that had led it resign out of the government without completing a half century . A new AAP 2.0 had emerged !!

Poll campaign saw all star campaigners flexing their muscles , each trying to blow away their opponents . Several question marks were also created , with some even questioning on the credibility of the PM’s choice of words . AAP resorted to keep itself tied to it’s fundamentals , paying little or no heed to the hard lines hurled , but never leaving behind an opportunity to apologize .

Exit polls , opinion polls , experts all predicted a slight march above majority for AAP , or status quo for AAP and BJP as a favourable result , but the actual figures blew the lid off every ones head . AAP had come back , and that too with a 97 % majority , securing 67 of 70 seats leaving 3 for the ruling party . This also meant the most embrassing tally ever for Congress . Not only the mass and the media , but also the AAP was left stoned .

Now , as Arvind heads for the CM’s chair , exactly a year after he had left it , we can only hope Delhi gets more innovations ( like the DTC buses for night shelter ) and less of dharna and so-called “anarchism” from it’s IITian , Common CM .