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Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · 13d

Even with Harmanpreet Kaur gone and India playing one batter fewer, they have the upper hand. Smriti Mandhana should try to bat till the end.

#CWC25 | #INDvENG

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · 13d

Senior Women's T20 series, Mullanpur

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Oct 3

In just three matches, the Women's World Cup has given us two contenders for the Ball of the Tournament: Amelia Kerr squaring up Phoebe Litchfield and Marufa Akter cutting Omaima Sohail in half.

#CWC2025

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Sep 30

India have gone in with just five bowlers. Amanjot Kaur, returning from an injury, is the fifth. It's a big gamble. Losing the toss hasn't helped either. Their three spinners may have to bowl with a wet ball.

#CWC25 | #INDvSL

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Sep 28

Pakistan in last five overs: 27 runs, seven wickets

#INDvPAK | #AsiaCupFinal

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Sep 19

Suryakumar Yadav has never batted below No. 5 in T20Is, and it may stay that way.

#INDvOMA | #AsiaCup2025

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Sep 19

"I have become like Rohit" - Suryakumar Yadav on forgetting India's team changes

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Sep 16

"The pin is mightier than the sword." - Fred Reinfeld

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Sep 13

In today's edition of #StrangeScorecards

#AsiaCup2025

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Sep 10

The shortest successful chase for India in T20Is

#AsiaCup

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Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Sep 2

South Africa 39/0
Markram 36*
Rickelton 0*

Reminds me of this Jayasuriya-Kaluwitharana stand against Pakistan in 1996: www.espncricinfo.com/series/singe...

#ENGvSA

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 18

A lovely carry-bag design by Chetna Parkashan, displaying the Punjabi (Gurmukhi) alphabet

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 17

I am afraid Blusky isn't going to really grow unless big handles *leave* Twitter. For now, they just have an account here, nothing more.

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 16

My first introduction to Bob Simpson was through his columns in Sportstar. Always full of insights and keeping up with the times. Only later did I realise that he was a solid opener, a handy legspinner and an excellent slip fielder. And above all, an era-defining coach. Rest in peace, Simmo.

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 15

In the top 1% now in Rapid Chess on @chess.com

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Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 11

1700 crossed!

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 11

1700 crossed!

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 10

Sure. Will ping when I am playing next time.

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 10

A new peak in Rapid Chess!

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Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 6

It's not often you come across a statue of a poet. This is Prof. Mohan Singh, who wrote arguably the most-quoted Punjabi poem about mother.

Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Aug 5

An all-time high in rapid chess on @chess.com

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Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Jul 22

There are few better sights in women's cricket than Harmanpreet Kaur in full flow. That's also why it's frustrating to see her bat within herself at times for no apparent reason.

#ENGvIND

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Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Jul 14

Don't think you can blame Jadeja; he gave his best. It's just that sometimes your best isn't good enough.

#ENGvIND

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Hemant Brar @hemantbrar.bsky.social · Jul 14

Jasprit Bumrah's last seven Test innings: 0, 0, 0, 22, 0, 0, 0

#ENGvIND