Saints...Dolphins...Superdome

I love going to concerts with its loudness and its exhilarating environment, but i wasn't keen on seeing sports live. For me the comfort of my own room was the best view ever. But finally, my view has started to skew a bit. My first experience in a massive stadium that too a game i had no clue about couldnt have been much better.
The Superdome in New Orleans is much bigger than it appears to be. A refuge during the Katrina hurricane, this massive thing is sure enough to please any football (american football) fanatic or just about anyone else. The lighting, environment, sounds and even the game was totally awesome. I would have so got everything for my money if i had paid for the tickets (Thanks Ritesh bro). The game was kinda slow and it was pre-season but still i had loads of fun. The saints did win 7 to nothing and the whole show was worthwile.......Hope they have a better run next week in Indianapolis .
Everyone was wearing the Saints shirts that had "Bush" written in back, i though all the people loved dear Ol Bush or hated his guts. But it turned out there was this guy called Reggie Bush who was supposed to be this big hotshot, did not get to see him play though (pre-season).......

Its Over.....At last

One sport i follow as much a i can is cricket, so with the end of its world cup have to write something about it.......
This year's cricket world cup was focused on many thing except the cricket itself. So, starting with the basics.....Australia won, AGAIN.I was hoping this time South Africa would take the accolades, but they could only do just so much. Also, was hoping on seeing Australia crumble up against some team at the world cup (nothing against the aussies though) but it seems that too is now 4 years away.
So, the 49 days tournament (are you kidding me?) has finally ended. The death of Bob Woolmer, will however, forever shroud this cup with utter sadness. And, to think about it his death may have come due to some bookies' loss shows how much filth has infiltrated this ones gentlemen game. Critics have slammed the ICC for organizing such a long tournament and that too in such not so good conditions. Although, the indies brought with it some excitement its preparation of the stadium, security and other important details wa overlooked to a greater extent.Also, due to the odd timing of the games telecast here in Nepal wasnt able to enjoy it fully as well.
The whole cup wasnt a waste at all. It did bring some form of refreshing touch. I particularly liked the bit where Herschelle Gibbs hit 6 sixes in 6 balls (the 1st and the money for the feat was donated to charity) but when Malinga of Srilanka nearly destroyed SA chances of winning their match by taking 4 wickets in 4 balls was also worth appreciating. Also, as usual the minnows at this cup made some waves. Also, Glenn McGrath with his impressive wicket haul of 25 wickets (man of the tournament) was also laudable, and his retirement at his peak is also something some cricketer must consider.With Bangladesh and Ireland beating India and Pakistan respectively and securing a place in the quarter 8 wasnt pleasing to many, but i think these two teams are among those that really need a reality check. Ireland also received International One-Day playing nation status, and with their debut they're not at the last but i think just ahead of Zimbabwe, of whom i wont even mention.
This world cup brought many changes, resignations, retirements and very unfortunately even a death. For what will this world cup be remembered is upto the fans to decide. Besides, the Aussies not many people may look back at this cup with some sort of fulfillment.
Next stop for the cup is on our own Asia. Dont know if i will be here to see the cup up close (im not dying, just may be in the states at the time) but till then there will be lots of changes in the tournament as well as the teams and hope the coming tournament brings joys, thrills, excitement and maybe a defeat for the Aussies as well (No hard feelings).Until next time, ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Srilanka

SA bites the dust again...

So, after 4 years and with some hope of regaining the humiliation they had faced at the same stage, South Africa were again successful in losing to Australia in the semi final of the cricket world cup. Although this loss was not marginal and nail biting as before but still a good 7 wicket defeat and that too after only posting a total of 149 was enough to bring quite a bit of shame to them as well as the SA fans like me. I was hoping this time around they could change their luck .
Anyways, still we have Srilanka, our own asian nation standing up against the mighty Aussies........I guess its finally time that the Aussies loose their stranglehold they have in cricket that too in the worldcups........their undefeated spree is just too much for anyone to gobble(except the aussies and their fans of course). So , looking at Srilanka's performance in this world cup, they do have a chance of winning this thing for the second time and knocking (or even budging) the Aussies off of their peak this time around (nothing personal with the Aussies) . Im rootin for the Lankans .......GO LANKANS..........
On a personal note, the wedding at Summit's place was fun overall... everything went well if not as planned to some extent ... as usual its always fun with the guys....hehe..... Hope for a happy and prosperous marriage life for Karishma Didi....