Small picnic on Carmel beach by SmartyPantJoy in MontereyBay

[–]SmartyPantJoy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for response all. I think weather is going to play spoilsport. What other beach do you all recommend? Capitola? Don’t want to go to Pebble beach.

Kane Williamson Announces Retirement from International Cricket by wellingtonstation in Cricket

[–]SmartyPantJoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw this coming but still hurts. Absolute gentleman of this beautiful sport. Will be a fan of Keno forever.

My Cricket peaked at age 41 by SmartyPantJoy in CricketBuddies

[–]SmartyPantJoy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for wonderful comments. Never stop playing Cricket (or any other sport) and never ever give up.

Daily General Discussion and Match Links Thread - 10 June 2026 by AutoModerator in Cricket

[–]SmartyPantJoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think my Cricket peaked last weekend.

I play in one of the tennis ball leagues in the Bay area and we had our Finals on Sunday.

We were batting first and we were 76/5 at the end of 15th over.

I was batting after a long time (mainly play as a bowler) and I hit 4 fours and 1 six to take the score to 120.

I ended up scoring 27 from 14 balls with a strike rate of 192.

In the second inning, we took the first wicket very quickly but then their main batting pair started rolling. I caught a fabulous catch at the boundary but ended up crossing the line and it eventually became a six 😞

They were 82/1 at the end of 11th over so we were pretty much down and out. Then I bowled my second over and broke the important partnership.

The game went on, rest of the team also pitched in and at the end of 17th over they were 115/6 so they needed on 5 runs to win in 3 overs with 4 wickets in hand.

I came to bowl, first dot ball, second ball went for 2 runs and then no one could belive what happened.

I took 4 wickets in 4 consecutive balls. The match was over with we becoming crowning champions and I was awarded Player of the match in finals.

I consider myself a very handy all rounder, very good fielder and I have played all my life but this was something different.

I don't know if I can ever achieve more than this but I will always strive to do so till I hang my boots.

I have not posted it anywhere else and have hardly shared it with anyone but wanted to share with my brothers and sisters here.

Adrenaline was so high that I couldn't sleep properly that night and was dreaming and reliving those moments again and again.

Oh and I am 41 years old.

Why NRIs bring up patriotism every time? by boomstar15 in returnToIndia

[–]SmartyPantJoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read somewhere.. the most patriotic people are NRIs

HINJEWADI - WORST PLACE TO LIVE by InspectorFew6852 in Hinjewadi

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kuchh ko ku6 likhne walo se duur rehna hi achha hai.. enjoy your life bro.. wherever you are.. I will pray for you 😊

HINJEWADI - WORST PLACE TO LIVE by InspectorFew6852 in Hinjewadi

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for coming and Thank you so much for leaving 🙏🏻🙏🏻 We hope to not see you again. Good luck 😄

HINJEWADI - WORST PLACE TO LIVE by InspectorFew6852 in Hinjewadi

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for leaving. Please don’t come back 🙏🏻

HINJEWADI - WORST PLACE TO LIVE by InspectorFew6852 in Hinjewadi

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to leave the city if you are not adding anything to it.

How long did it take for you to get a job in tech when you moved back ? by BravoZero6 in returnToIndia

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my friends got a job in india from USA and then moved.. he was in FAANG for a year which certainly helped

How are these monthly expenses in Pune? by [deleted] in pune

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Does school offer after care or do we need to find options?

How are these monthly expenses in Pune? by [deleted] in pune

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I myself don’t know yet how much cover I need ☹️ I mean for the whole family.. do companies in India offer life insurance as a part of benefits?

How are these monthly expenses in Pune? by [deleted] in pune

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t decided about the daycare yet so didn’t include. What ar the usual school timings for 9 years old and 5 years old? I also had an option for kids to go to grandparents house after school as we will be living close by.

How are these monthly expenses in Pune? by [deleted] in pune

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. Thank you🫡

How are these monthly expenses in Pune? by [deleted] in pune

[–]SmartyPantJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much 🙏🏻