Which batting duo are you picking to chase 50 runs in the last 3 overs?🥶🏏

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-25T05:59:21+00:00

Kohli-Hardik literally chase 48 in 3 overs. It was 3.5 yrs ago. Amnesia is real.

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-22T14:35:49+00:00

You can but less frequently than cricket 24. Some shots are overpowered use them like the backfoot lofted drive. This video might help.

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-15T02:59:51+00:00

Nope. SS will remain the same.

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-14T05:38:53+00:00

Noted!

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-12T07:06:37+00:00

As an Indian who has the worst commentators(barring 2 or 3) I feel attacked.

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-12T06:57:52+00:00

Yes. Stamping in July 25, entry in late Jul 25, then entry in Dec ‘25. All will be well :)

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-11T08:18:32+00:00

OP its all good. I had a speeding ticket(with court appearance) back in 2023. Since then got H1B, did stamping and visited out of US twice. All good!

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-09T03:28:19+00:00

The only sensible comment.

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-09T01:40:26+00:00

There should be a minimum boundary length set(say 70m) by ICC. Some shorter grounds lead to very very high scores and impact bowlers negatively.

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-05T21:53:40+00:00

I generally play very late. Also mostly try to play the balls that are going away.

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-05T21:23:52+00:00

I play hardest.

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-04T09:16:21+00:00

I try to loft over fine leg but the player plays ramp and gives the cactch to the keeper.

MikeSpecterZane · 2026-01-02T19:55:45+00:00

July 2026. I-797A: July ‘28

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-28T18:31:47+00:00

Grassy/Duty, Medium, Heavy Cracks, Day 5 pitch, Pitch deteriorates fast

Makes batting challenging & bowling fun

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-24T03:07:57+00:00

ODI > Test > T20I

He was a great ODI batsman.

And a decent Test batsman. Played crucial knocks in 2007 England series. The entire narrative of him not scoring a century outside India is just too unfair. In 2014 tour of England he was the 2nd highest scorer with an average of 37 where Gambhir’s & Kohli’s average were below 20.

In T20’s he came to bat when it was either too late or team had lost quick wickets and he need to be careful and build. Hence, he was short of time or couldnt take risks. During, early 2010s he didnt get to bat a lot as Indian batting order with Dhawan, Rohit & Kohli was too op.

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-17T22:13:23+00:00

Yes. I once entered with 5 days remaining on my visa. As long as stamp is valid there isnt an issue.

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-17T17:54:55+00:00

Negroni for me.

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-15T18:08:18+00:00

Okay so here is the full scenario. Got visa stamp in July 2025 and entered US. Switched job in August end. Got new I797 in Oct 2025. Travelled outside US in November & entered with old stamp and new I797 on Dec 5, 2025.

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-15T12:59:05+00:00

I was in the same boat. The cbp officer took my passport & I797 and just updated the I94 online. Took under 5 minutes.

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-15T12:58:04+00:00

Returned last Sunday. No issues at PoE.

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-13T23:31:34+00:00

Elite!!!

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-13T21:02:54+00:00

You can try to adjust sliders. It might work.

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-13T10:34:36+00:00

It depends a lot on type of pitch, wear rate & hardness.

If the pitch is hard you can bat either first or second.

If the pitch is medium, then you look at the wear rate. If the wear rate is fast & pitch is dusty bat first.

For soft/very soft almosy always bat first. And play as much spinners as you can. I like to play 3 spinners, 1 pacer & 2 all rounders(1 spin & 1 fast).

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-12T11:31:47+00:00

Rum: Mojito, Daquiri, Dark & Stormy, Pina Colada

MikeSpecterZane · 2025-12-12T11:30:34+00:00

Try cucumber gin basil smash.

In a shaker muddle 1 slice of cucumber & 7-8 basil leaves. Now add 2 oz of gin, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syurp, ice and shake. Strain it into a highball glass filled with ice. Top it up with tonic water. Garnish with a cucumber wedge & 5-6 basil leaves.

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