You could sit Sachin Tendulkar down at a desk in front of a single camera, get him to read from the telephone book for six hours and it would be a box-office smash. Thankfully director James Erskine and the producers of “Sachin: A Billion Dreams” have more respect for both their subject and the filmgoing public in this entertaining 139 minute documentary on India’s most loved sportsperson and greatest cricketer. Continue reading “Sachin A Billion Dreams film review”
Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 30 May 2017
- : Today In Cricket History 30 May #tich : https://t.co/WjnP0co8rF 00:03:29, 2017-05-30
- Five centuries and an 84. Pretty damn good I reckon. https://t.co/YhJd1eoz74 06:29:48, 2017-05-30
- Oman, Canada go up. Uganda, Malaysia go down. Singapore, USA stay put. #WCL3 https://t.co/TFURJHiqcC 07:00:07, 2017-05-30
- vale Frank Deford 1938-2017 https://t.co/HD2wfjlnKK 07:14:59, 2017-05-30
- Melbourne Stars coach wants more Big Bash cricket played at Melbourne Stars home ground https://t.co/TMXkD63doe 10:05:39, 2017-05-30
- Just seen the Sachin biopic. It's worth it. A love letter sure but well crafted. 15:31:53, 2017-05-30
- RT @ESPNcricinfo: Here's the all-time #IPLXI selected by ESPNcricinfo readers
https://t.co/YurSzMHQfD #IPL https://t.co/dy1Jz63eGa 17:12:59, 2017-05-30
- Ireland's first domestic first-class game has been delayed by wet weather. https://t.co/FEOsc1BGWJ 20:07:13, 2017-05-30
- RT @surreycricket: ? REPORT: Sangakkara denied record in early finish on final day at @EssexCricket.
Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 29 May 2017
- : Today In Cricket History 29 May #tich : https://t.co/UXBUFDSCFY 00:04:29, 2017-05-29
- Starc reiterates players' faith in ACA https://t.co/lIOU1V45xk 08:31:52, 2017-05-29
- "We will be sharing the details of the audit with the public and governments of all levels soon." But not yet. https://t.co/0cpbwgRtmO 08:34:48, 2017-05-29
- RT @kokeeffe49: This is why we belong in every team…even our filth is too good for some !!! Well bowled NSW leg spinner Mason Crane on lo… 09:52:19, 2017-05-29
- RT @BLACKCAPS: New Zealand Cricket has revealed the Host Cities for the @ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018. Story | https://t.co/5c7W6Ufr09 ht… 10:22:54, 2017-05-29
- It's not just cricket that is having these troubles in Australia. https://t.co/055YYV4lVd 12:46:25, 2017-05-29
- What a joke. Hardly a simulation of full match conditions when one boundary is only 42 metres from the pitch. #CT17 https://t.co/vhg5HbzXuj 12:49:15, 2017-05-29
- Danger alert: John Buchanan has been thinking. https://t.co/ccDRGHXHQb 16:12:39, 2017-05-29
- RT @CricketNSW: We are on the hunt for a cutting edge Digital & Media Coordinator.
Visit our LinkedIn for more: https://t.co/rIHbNauuQQ 16:32:58, 2017-05-29
- USA 63/3 (22) against Uganda battling to avoid relegation from #WCL3. https://t.co/GwTDVgzaok #MAGA 18:18:15, 2017-05-29
- Oman, who appear set for promotion to Division 2, are cruising against Malaysia. https://t.co/jXeZWRLW4H #WCL3 18:19:38, 2017-05-29
- Singapore 90/5(20) against Canada, who are likely to return to Division 2 after this game. https://t.co/vwlwUOXhNm #WCL3 18:21:14, 2017-05-29
- RT @PCA: Huge congrats to @tobyrj21 on winning his first @englandcricket cap in today's ODI v @OfficialCSA ???? https://t.co/9eIc6Bex9f 19:23:20, 2017-05-29
- erm England 20:38:14, 2017-05-29
- tournament favourites hey 20:39:16, 2017-05-29
- RT @ESPNcricinfo: Looks rather unlikely that any of these scores will be surpassed today
#ENGvSA ball-by-ball https://t.co/4Ho4GycC0m http… 20:39:38, 2017-05-29
- RT @CountyChamp: If you're looking for runs, this is the place to be ?
3️⃣ County Champ matches are into day four ➡️ https://t.co/kjZSuJza… 20:45:30, 2017-05-29
- Can England and South Africa play a practice match when this game finishes in an hour? #EngvSA 20:46:30, 2017-05-29
- RT @AWSStats: Easliest fall of 6th wicket in an ODI:
4.6 overs Eng v SA today
6.2 overs Can v Neth Toronto 2013 20:47:33, 2017-05-29 - RT @Paul_NewmanDM: Lord's still stunned by start to this ODI. I reckon Roy, Root and Morgan out to top bowling. Terrible shots from Hales,… 20:53:56, 2017-05-29
- He's in.
Sangakkara that is. 21:26:44, 2017-05-29
- RT @surreycricket: Sangakkara continues to play beautifully and has now moved onto 72 from just 84 balls.
Surrey now lead by 210. https://… 23:56:25, 2017-05-29
- RT @PeterDellaPenna: Dramatic win for USA by 13 runs over Uganda. Elmore Hutchinson hero #1, Jessy Singh hero #2, Steven Taylor hero… htt… 23:58:56, 2017-05-29
Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 28 May 2017
- : Today In Cricket History 28 May #tich : https://t.co/AuAPW9Rr7G 00:04:10, 2017-05-28
- Some classic "divide and conquer" being attempted here. And why is the High Performance Manager involved in this? https://t.co/c0QfB3utFd 07:18:31, 2017-05-28
- RT @Gmaxi_32: 1 million ?
Thanks to all my friends and family for creating multiple twitter accounts and getting my followers up ? #thankse… 09:19:54, 2017-05-28 - And risk suspension by the ICC? https://t.co/z2uZjvPD0o 12:13:18, 2017-05-28
- Aus Govt intervention in the CA/ACA pay dispute… I mean, what could they do? Send in the troops to play the Ashes? 13:19:29, 2017-05-28
- This is great news if it goes ahead. A real breakthrough to have any visiting team play in Kabul. https://t.co/WdxiUPk0XJ 13:24:49, 2017-05-28
- RT @BCCI: NEWS ALERT: #TeamIndia all-rounder @ImHarmanpreet to represent Surrey Stars in ECB's Super League https://t.co/HI323wyYyO 13:25:22, 2017-05-28
- RT @ICC: Canada and Oman lead the way at #WCL3 with 3 wins after the 4th round of matches http:// https://t.co/OUFIfR934H https://t.co/5G3D… 13:25:40, 2017-05-28
- RT @InsidersABC: ►@GregHuntMP:If it got to a last-minute situation I suspect we would offer to work with Cricket Australia and the players.… 14:50:26, 2017-05-28
- Only thing the Government could do at most is to facilitate a mediator. It doesn't need a Govt to do that and that's what should happen now 14:54:16, 2017-05-28
- RT @surreycricket: India T20 captain joins Surrey Stars for the Kia Super League ?
- RT @MahelaJay: How good is @KumarSanga2 ??5 consecutive hundreds which the last one was 200.He is like a good bottle of wine..wonder which… 18:21:07, 2017-05-28
- RT @SomersetCCC: Wishing former Somerset bowler Hallam Moseley a very Happy 69th Birthday ??
- Report from the @CricketAus website on JSutherlands's op-ed in the latest Weekend Australian – https://t.co/mogvBJPXPw 20:41:14, 2017-05-28
- Some elements of CA's case have merit but theyve behaved like total bastards throughout. The sooner the dispute goes to mediation the better 20:46:35, 2017-05-28
- RT @katecross16: Our respect to all those affected by the events in Manchester last Monday ♥️?? #Manchester https://t.co/xCXTZ7jPmO 21:08:44, 2017-05-28
- RT @BigBashLeagueHQ: Speaking from experience this is an awesome opportunity. We're in search of a superstar Head of BBL -@jobsinsport http… 21:30:37, 2017-05-28
- RT @SomersetCCC: OUT: Would you believe it. Crane bowls a long-hop that yorks Elgar on the second bounce. He goes for 60 and Somerset are 1… 21:47:33, 2017-05-28
- I wonder if this chap is available to mediate between Cricket Australia and the ACA https://t.co/yR3y6K7IN0 21:52:30, 2017-05-28
Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 27 May 2017
- : Today In Cricket History 27 May #tich : https://t.co/17eWzol60q 00:04:18, 2017-05-27
Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 26 May 2017
- : Today In Cricket History 26 May #tich : https://t.co/ko6oDiKU13 00:01:05, 2017-05-26
- Outcomes from this weeks meeting of the ICC Cricket Committee. As usual these are just recommendations at this stage https://t.co/9tktfWW4Xp 08:29:17, 2017-05-26
- Especially pleased to see the Committee support a two-year trial of the concussion substitute rule. in reply to rickeyrecricket 08:31:32, 2017-05-26
- "full support for cricket being involved in the Olympic Games." Also good, but still light years away from the ICC actually doing anything in reply to rickeyrecricket 08:33:27, 2017-05-26
- ICC needs to dedicate a team of people (don't call it a Committee) to explore seriously the logistics in making Olympic participation happen in reply to rickeyrecricket 08:36:57, 2017-05-26
- I'm confused. Some media say it was a parrot, but apparently it was a cockatoo? https://t.co/zDUZvMgdKa 08:57:09, 2017-05-26
- OK so the cockatoo is a sub-species of the parrot family, Call me a galah. in reply to rickeyrecricket 09:02:23, 2017-05-26
- RT @AusAthletesAll: The @AusAthletesAll stands with all @ACA_Players as MOU negotiations continue.
- RT @RLPlayers: The @RLPlayers today voiced its support for the @ACA_Players in its current collective negotiations.
- RT @LightningKSL: BREAKING: We're delighted to unveil Matthew Hoggard (@Hoggy602) as our new Assistant Coach #KiaSuperLeague
- It's been ridiculed at Olympic level… but what about beach cricket if Mumbai hosts the 2020 Asian Beach Games? https://t.co/oaYjKxPqFk 21:18:11, 2017-05-26
Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 25 May 2017
- : Today In Cricket History 25 May #tich : https://t.co/6gJWIILRXV 00:01:09, 2017-05-25
- Winning Champions Trophy will bolster our pay negotiations – Smith https://t.co/LGWk5paVyj 07:28:14, 2017-05-25
- Two four-day games for England as prep for the Ashes against a CA-XI, (presumably players not chosen for Shield) https://t.co/aEPEpfvwbz 08:55:06, 2017-05-25
- RT @RichMRae: The players of @DerbyshireCCC and @leicsccc observe the minute's silence. https://t.co/AXnoTPGtCe 20:09:58, 2017-05-25
- BCCI raises concerns after Manchester attack , sends security official to England https://t.co/UtuPIwiWEj 21:25:47, 2017-05-25
Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 24 May 2017
- : Today In Cricket History 24 May #tich : https://t.co/InJtFeHNmI 00:01:08, 2017-05-24
- Cricket Australia's good business methods not always good sport https://t.co/fST0WIegGU 15:57:32, 2017-05-24
- Probably the last time he'll hold it. I can't see Australia winning #CT17 with all their off-field distractions https://t.co/DW6mDQg293 22:13:02, 2017-05-24
- RT @FICA_Players: Issues in Australia highlight the need for a better Global Cricket Structure and Regulatory Framework https://t.co/uHY4Vj… 22:14:20, 2017-05-24
- The ACA making serious preparations for a major split with CA post-June 30 https://t.co/2vwsjYizCF 22:17:23, 2017-05-24
Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 23 May 2017
- : Today In Cricket History 23 May #tich : https://t.co/ZBU0416fRP 00:02:58, 2017-05-23
- Champions Trophy Alcohol Update: Verve Clicquot has been named the Official Champagne of both #CT17 and #WWC17 – https://t.co/RGn76dRvyl 05:46:19, 2017-05-23
- RT @surreycricket: .@KumarSanga2 speaks after his pair of centuries at the @HomeOfCricket during #MIDvSUR. ? https://t.co/lifQonnkxX 05:51:35, 2017-05-23
- RT @PCAmvp: And @Stevo208 is also leader of the overall PCA MVP https://t.co/bPTy4oJop1 06:07:23, 2017-05-23
- RT @CricketHK: Cricket Hong Kong awards full-time contracts to 16 players https://t.co/NTYYeSemsN via @cricbuzz 17:54:55, 2017-05-23
- RT @danbrettig: Things are going well then https://t.co/jRtfgo0nQb https://t.co/utTQCz4I8u 18:01:41, 2017-05-23
- All #CT17 games will be shown live in Australia on Fox Sports channel 507 – https://t.co/sxevq3oy3q 19:04:32, 2017-05-23
- RT @CricketScotland: The Scotland players will wear black armbands today as a sign of respect after the #manchesterattack – our thoughts ar… 19:06:54, 2017-05-23
Tweets by @rickeyrecricket for 22 May 2017
- : Today In Cricket History 22 May #tich : https://t.co/mZyAMlTh4e 00:02:30, 2017-05-22
- India comfortably won the final of the womens ODI quadrangular in Potchefstroom – https://t.co/abBOKSTfHa #SAvInd 07:15:47, 2017-05-22
- New Zealand beat Ireland by 190 runs in the mens ODI triseries at Malahide – https://t.co/Ji8BeSzayF #IrevNZ 07:17:10, 2017-05-22
- Mumbai beat Pune by a run in Indian domestic T20 final – https://t.co/PRvRtfJS3E 07:18:50, 2017-05-22
- RT @CricketAus: An unbelievable final over from Mitchell Johnson secured Mumbai a third #IPL crown. Report, Highlights: https://t.co/Pd3Z8Y… 07:21:44, 2017-05-22
- Among the video clips of the IPL final on the official website: Match highlights 12 mins 18 seconds. Post match presentation 24 mins 39s 07:23:57, 2017-05-22
- IPL broadcast-rights bidding process to begin on July 17 https://t.co/Lh6eQQSpS8 07:32:55, 2017-05-22
- I hope whoever wins the next round of IPL media rights has the sense to make a sale to TV networks in all major int'l cricketing nations in reply to rickeyrecricket 07:35:02, 2017-05-22
- A major cricket final with Mitchell Johnson and Steve Smith playing starring roles should be big sports news this AM, but out of sight… in reply to rickeyrecricket 07:38:18, 2017-05-22
- RT @BumbleCricket: Great commentary @Sdoull https://t.co/kiNfKleaVs 07:46:06, 2017-05-22
- Australian dispute now in 'dangerous territory' https://t.co/VGJdh8NHSf via @smh 15:28:37, 2017-05-22
- RT @englandcricket: Our #WWC17 squad!
#GoBoldlyhttps://t.co/ykTiQfGazm https://t.co/Egmqz50eAy 18:49:46, 2017-05-22