Are Indians unique in this respect? Everyone, including Americans, bristle when foreigners, especially celebrities, comment on local politics, especially if it looks like they are taking a particular side.

In the anti-immigration/anti-H1B sites, they even bristle at foreign students and workers living in the country (and who have a stake in these laws) commenting on issues they care about.

https://twitter.com/d_extrovert/status/1357063753640992769

“Just a week or so back, I heard Ram Guha and Shashi Tharoor say that India needs a leader like Rahane. Someone who is not all about ‘I, me, myself’– they said. What happened? Did he become a coward in 10 days? Did Rahane become a Modi bhakt in 10 days?

This tweet by Rahane– & by scores of other India’s big celebs– is simply the nationalism of India’s ordinary folks. This is why I chose Rahane and not other big-earning celebrities. Rahane helps us understand the perspective of the ordinary Indian much better than other celebs.

If you didn’t know that India’s most ordinary people do not want foreigners telling them who to elect as leaders or how to resolve their disputes, you have been talking to the wrong people in Delhi, following irrelevant handles on Twitter, and traveling very little through India.”

Jadeja’s whole coolness appeal came from the fact that he wore sunglasses while fielding and took a couple of overly-dramatic diving catches.
As a batsman, he was quite mediocre.

The match fixing scandal, as sad as it was, was a blessing in disguise. It purged the team of players that were holding the team back and gave chances to the likes of Yuvraj.

The biggest loser of the whole thing was the South African team. They were clearly the best team in the world at the time but paved way for the Steve Waugh dynasty.

To be fair I feel more connected to folks who are In late 30s and early 40s then folks who are just 4 -5 younger than me. I think it’s just that type of generation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtvUibotW54

Wealth of wisdom mayb ;).
Jokes aside – maybe the experiences u have shared at time

LOL, what makes u think i am that old? I feel my lingo is pretty millennial.

The reason i liked Jadeja was he was very different to the 90s Indian cricketers. Not his cricketing, but a certain easy laid back attitude, he brought to the game. But yeah match fixing just broke me, and cricket was never the same for me again.

Been meaning to read Guha’ books on cricket. I like his articles on cricket. Recent one on Commentary in England is very good

Have only seen IPL games live.
Had bought tickets for the 2017 india Aus Test but that game was almost lost on Saturday before I could go

Dada initially and now MsD and VK have brought about substantial change in the attitude.
Pant, Sundar, Gill weren’t at all fazed by prospect of winning at Brisbane. They must’ve thought it like winning any other test. Not getting intimidated by the Aussies at their Gabbatoir