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ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE - JOB APPLICATION FORM - Chief Blogger
About Me I am a cotton trader by profession but a cricketer by heart.
Cricket is my first love. I used to play competitive till college days however did not make the cut in Gujarat Selections and have now resorted to punching the pillows and discussing and blogging while matches go on television.
Since a year I have been blogging and am loving this whole experience. I was recently interviewed by Blog adda here : http://blog.blogadda.com/2009/09/10/interview-with-hitchwriter
I am the most fanatic RCB fan because... I love challenges, there is no greater joy than overcoming challenges. Our team from the bottom 2 last year rose like a phoenix from the ashes and took up the challenge and landed in a final in which ideally no team deserved to lead. Jumbo that day just showed why he is a real Life Legend !!! Unfortunately they didnt cross the final hurdle.. but its a sport and one team had to lose.. !!!
Fighting spirit, Steel, Grit is what our team epitomised and I can relate to it. I love RCB simply for the sheer combativeness shown by the entire team last year. I am one of the biggest admirers of Anil Kumble who has largely not got his due. He is India's great Match Winner ever by a distance... !!!
I hope to be as fanatic about RCB as I am about India !!!
Strategy Map for RCB - Airtel Champions LeagueMy preferred line up : Manish Pandey
Jacques Kallis
Rahul Dravid
Kevin Pietersen
Robin Uthappa
Virat Kohli
RVD Merwe
Anil Kumble
Praveen Kumar
Akhil Kumar
Dale Steyn
Ross Taylor
why do I prefer this line up : I think this is probably the best line up where there is very strong batting and a strong bowling attack as well. I would love to get Ross Taylor in but only 4 foreign players allowed and dont want to drop Kallis or Steyn.
This team is not just batting strong but also has a very strong new ball attack with spin in Kumble and Merwe.. plus we have potentially a lot of guys who can be pushed up the order. Personally I dont think Uthappa and Kohli have performed to their potential.. or else this can be the most explosive batting line up.
Just think Manish and Kallis opening.. in case there is an early wicket we have Rahul, in case there is a long partnership.. we can send in KP ahead.. and accelerate... with Robin and Kohli very well capable to weild the long handle.. also Merwe can do the same.
A lot of times I felt Bangalore team fast bowling is not upto scratch but if we can have Steyn fit and firing with Praveen Kumar with the new ball it would be a good attack... Kumar always does a bit with the new ball. Kallis is my first change bowler. with two spinners to fall back upon.
My opening match strategy: It depends on the pitch largely. However generally in India the thumb rule is to bat first.
So for the opening match against the cobra's if we win the toss we must elect to bat first, also send De-Merwe up as the pinch hitter if we lose an early wicket to utilise the power play, if the power plays are over then I would stick with the batting order... and preserve De-Merwe, Uthappa & Kohli for wielding the long handle in the last 5 overs..
For bowling in bangalore I would open with Steyn from one end and Pravin Kumar from the other, he always does something with the new ball so I would infact bowl him out with the new bowl.
In case the pitch is slow opening the bowling with Anil Kumble is also an option...
My best T20 match:
India Vs Australia. The reason this match is my favourite because of the intensity this match produced. Even in most 20-20 matches the intensity wavers at times. But in this high tension drama the amount of energy the players put in.. the raw passion, aggression and the fearlessness that the young Indian team showed against the world Champions on a Durban track (the fastest in Africa) make no mistake about it was unbelievable. !! This match convinced me that 20-20 is here to stay. The cricket we saw in this match was simply ELECTRIC !!! Both teams going for broke.. both teams throwing punches with full steam at each other... !! The Indians by far out gunned the Aussies on the day... The atmosphere of that match, the electricity, the intensity of that match was simply amazing !!! If any team plays with the intensity the Indian team played that day it would be very difficult to beat. References: pradeep-bhat1i have voted for u.. plz do vote for me too buddy.. :) DharmaChandrugd luck iphotographthank you so much for the lovely comment and vote :) sharath300vote for me. i hv voted...iphotographhey ive voted for you.Please vote for me as chief photographer.Thanks pani28hey greatman i have voted u...so plz vote 4me...dont miss itpradeep-bhat1pls vote for me. i wil vote for u.. thanks.. Punit1111heyy buddy i hv voted for u but u hvn't not fair... plzz vote for me too...Punit1111hey i hv voted for u... plzzz vote for me tooo.. i hv applied for RCB FAN... hope we will mke till last 27... monikamI hate been his blog buddy for over an year now... and enjoy every post of his.., he has a way with humur, touching everyone's heart and LAST BUT NOT the LEAST with CRICKET... his posts abt cricket make a totally cricket ignoring person like me read them too.... dont believe me... read them here http://hitchwriter.wordpress.com/tag/cricket/ I have no doubt that HE IS INDEED THE BESTpradeep-bhat1pls vote for me. i wil vote for u. thanks :)annsarThis guy is a very passionate blogger, love his enthusiasm for life and for cricket on his blog, love the way that he writes on his blog. I'm sure Hitchwriter is going to be the best Chief Blogger for the RCB! vikram-muddyaHey I just voted for you, all the bestSwarI always thought my husband was the most ardent worshipper of cricket! N then I met another similar one! To add to it, he is a worshipper of blogging too! Put the two together and u have ur man! Take our words - we know his power - comment magnet, comment monster, who welcomes everyone to his blog with open arms and is a master of cricketing knowledge! RCB is the best, esp. Bengaluru being my sweet home too and Hitchu is the best around! The combo can only take u heights! All the best Hitchu :)hetalWho else could write a better reference for him than me.. His wife.. As much as the madness for cricket irritates me sometimes I have to be fair and say that its his first love. He loves the gave most passionately and misses everything for matches.. !!! off late his craze for blogging is something similar. I hope you guys select him coz for a change this will be a job he will love so much that his dedication levels will be much higher. Cricket and Blogging together.... sigh... wonder what will happen to me then.. kislayHe has everything the chief blogger of RCB should have . He blogs , he writes , and most importantly , he knows Cricket , he feels it , and there fore minces no words when writing about it .RSamAs much as he loves to Travel around, enjoy his life and write out, he loves Cricket much more than that... Hitchwriter is the apt person for being your Chief BloggerbhanushalivijayWhat I know about "HitchWriter" is that he is a CRAZY FAN of Cricket....I have seen this from past 20 years (Atleast) !! and have been bored to death hearing his comments on cricket ( I do not like CRICKET at all !!! ) A new passion has taken over him from past year or so moving him to the world of Blogging (Thanks to global recession)....And I know that he has been carrying out this interest of his whole heartedly and seems to be moving quite well in the blog world...(sometimes envious of his blog friend list??) I am sure that he would be able to take on the role of Chief BLOGGER pretty well. Wish you goodluck (Hitchwriter, Hitchy, Hitchu, Dhiren etc.etc.etc.etc)....Hope you are able to take your passion ahead into a profession... Take care and goodluck.. yalanandhave voted for u....plz do vote memysticmargaritaHitchwriter loves cricket. Hitchwriter loves blogging. Put these two together and throw in his awesome sense of humor in the mix - and you come up with a combo that's hard to beat! He's obviously THE man for the job! chinnsdude vote for me as i didDharmaChandrugreat writeup. vote for me aswell KunalGreat profile to show off.. and with that many votes, you got it all.. all the best. If you think i'm worth any comepetition, do vote: http://www.royalchallengers.com/application/kunal http://www.royalchallengers.com/application/kunJanDeeepsHe is someone who loves,eats,drinks,sleeps and dreams cricket!He is a person who has a way with words,who can never tire when asked to speak or write about the sport.Blogging is his forte and when given an opportunity to associate that with his passion,cricket,there will be no denying the fact that he will be a treat to have in the team. So,RCB,Hitchwriter is the right man to be the Chief Blogger for you! manujoshhave voted for u.. pls do vote for me as well.. hope we will make it to the last 27.. :-) Cheersvarunavidhiren akka hitchwriter eats cricket,drinks cricket and sleeps cricket.He is an excellent writer and has lots of fan following.He will be a great asset for the RCB and he is the right man for the job. RKRsir ji now its ur turn 2 vote meColormesunshineHitchwriter has two great passion....cricket and blogging. I don't know anyone else who dreams, talks, eat, sleep, breath and walk with these two thoughts in mind.....Cricket, Blogging, Cricket, Blogging,Cricket, Blogging,Cricket, Blogging,Cricket, Blogging,Cricket, Blogging.....yes it's a chant for him. Hitch most valuable asset as a blogger in my opinion is his ability to interact and connect with people. His sense of humor will leave you in splits if not speechless.......and it is this ability which makes cricketing talk with hitch a whole new experience.....and Cricket is an EXPERIENCE of a lifetime, to be lived, felt and enjoyed. Cricket, for hitch is like food for the body, mind, soul and love all rolled into one. There is no other better person for this job than this man. He not only deserves this title...but he will live and brand it for you....that's why Hitch is your man.HomecookedAn ardent cricket fan with a great sense of humour. His blog reflects his fun personality which can be witnessed by the number of followers and friends he has. Though I am not a cricket fan,even I am hooked on his cricket posts....he is that good! He is the right choice for this job!HeartMindblowing blogger just go to his blog PakyaHe is die hard fan cricket on the whole. He has knowledge of the game which to my knowledge no one else has . Has played cricket upto State level. Above all a sincere worker. Hope he become one of the RCB blogger as he writes wonderful blogs have a look at his blog if you dont believe meaahaparamDhiren is passion personified for cricket. I have read his blogs, the first time I read his blog I felt they are like starter - one feel hungrier to read him. I always used to long for updates on his blog. For this job role he would be the best fit, you cannot find a better mix of passion for cricket and great flare to modern writing. HE WILL BE THE ONE WHO CAN ALWAYS WRITE 'EVEN MORE......AND MAKE PEOPLE ENJOY GAME OF LIFE' THE BEST FIT FOR ROYAL CHALLENGERS CULTUREmanmaheshI am hardly a person to talk about cricket. Dhiren is. He is the best for the job because he knows his job well. His wit, his spontaneity and his style is simply inimitable. Having him as the chief blogger for the RCB means RCB will have an asset with them. His blog is a wonderful representation of what his writing is all about. I usually do not follow cricket but his blog makes it highly interesting for me.zinggymumhitchy by the end of a long rope is most suitable for this job. there is no doubt about it. he eats, drinks and sleeps (oh he sometimes gets up in the middle of the night to write his blogs be it cricket, food, trips, photography....) cricket and blogs. he has this natural flair for writing and that too straight from the heart. he has won few blog awards too for his writng.... and i am sure he will be an asset to RCB team if selected.vimThere is no point in having a contest for this when you have the best man for the job. Hitchy, according to me and many others, is the most eligible person for this position. Cricket and blogging are two of his addictions; and given a chance for him to choose between those addictions and his family, he would for sure choose the former. His posts are filled with humor and he writes it sincerely, from the bottom of his heart. His posts also reflect the kind of person that he is- compassionate, level headed and humble. Hitchy, you rock !gopinathmHitchwriter is very passionate about blogging and cricket! His blogging style is amazing, he interacts with all fellow bloggers and has become very popular in what he calls the "blog samaj". He will prove to be a terrific boost to the RCB team and he will have the entire blogging community cheering for RCB if he has his way (i mean his kingfisher stuff)sakshibajHe is one of the most famous bloggers I have ever come across who attracts readers in hordes within seconds of posting. He packs in everything from humour to detailed research of current affairs. He is passionate abt both cricket and blogging. What more could you ask for the position you are offering?? Go grab Hitchy for the job...he is the best.bollyfanHitchy is THE man for the job. He is widely known in the blog samaj as a prolific blogger, especially when it comes to writing from the heart about cricket. He is passionate and funny at the same time. Some of his posts are detailed analysis into nuances of cricket, taking into account the statistics, the current trends etc. He promotes discussions on his blog and we all love to participate. The passion and knowledge of cricket us displays are above par and we all hope he gets the job!rakeshcaAs per a survey, Humour and Cricket are the two most blogged topics in India. Ok I agree, I made that up but I guess if a survey was conducted, this would be true and Hitchwriter's blog would feature at the top of these two categories. So who else then HW to add some zing to the most boring team in the IPL. I mean, seriously, what did you expect with Rahul Dravid in your T20 team? The only good thing about RCB is Vijay Mallya, Katrina Kaif, Kingfisher Beer and now Hitchwriter (If he becomes your blogger that is) :) Further, I'll let you in on a secret. Hitchwriter doesn't drink but he really wants to be drunk one day. So what better than having him as a blogger with a promise that if RCB wins, he'll definitely get drunk on Kingfisher - the world's best beer :) His journey through the series Plus his personal journey towards getting drunk would be a funny combination to read about!!!MeiraAn ardent cricket fan (who probably talks cricket in his dreams) A zealous blogger (who has his readers checking his blog 10 times a day) That is Hitchwriter for you. Determined and intense in his writing, he weaves a certain charm with his words, that jumps out and engrosses you, post after post. It would be really wonderful to see him become the chief blogger for RCB.smiHitchwriter is the best man for the job. Not only is he an amazing blogger, he is also somebody who is absolutely passionate about cricket. From Cricket trivia, to in depth analysis of games - he is your man. He is somebody with blogging and cricket in his blood -he is the perfect man for the job. Add to that, the fact that he is amazing with humour and is one of the most famous bloggers who has recently been interviewed by blogadda too. He brings a wealth of blogging experience and Cricket knowledge to the table. He is THE man for this job!ugichRCB, Hitchwriter is the person for you. You cant do better than appoint him your Chief Blogger. He is a serious dedicated cricket person, who writes very well, and also has great interpersonal skills in communication. A blog has to draw you to it again and again. A person must have the expertise to know what people want to read and how it must be presented. The RCB will totally benefit if they appoint Hitchwriter the Chief Blogger.msd29Hitchwriter (or Hitchu as he is fondly known) is who we can safely refer to as an encyclopedia of cricket. Being a cricket fanatic myself, I've had several discussions with him on blogs about cricket and I must admit, the man is a great student of the game. His knowledge, understanding and passion is second to none. Add to that his sharp sense of humor and unique writing style, what do you get? The perfect chief blogger for the BRC!!! And not just cricket, he is a keen follower of many other sports and that helps him give a more holistic view (like an alrounders view) to the gave he really loves - Cricket. Note to the selection panel: Don't let this guy go. Or you'll never know what you've missed.shraddhaHitch and I are bloggy friends. He is a fantastic, articulate, amusing , intelligent blogger.I t will be your good luck if you make the right decision of choosing him for the position. He recently was featured blogger at BlogAdda.The response was so stunnig that the administrators mentioned it on comments as well as twitter. I think choosing him for the position will be very benefical for you as all of his fans and friends like me will also follow through.I registered to this site just to write thise reference.That is Hitch's magic!jittuHitchwriter is a passionate about two things in life namely blogging and cricket!!!! He is a certified blog addict and can churn out good articles at an amazing pace which will be required for this spot. Add to this, his indepth knowledge of cricket and you have an unbeatable combination. He is the best man for the role!!! -AjitCraftySCombine addiction of blogging, passion for cricket and add in generous dashes of humor… you are most certainly going to end up with Hitchwriter! He displays a perfect analogy of two of his most cherished passions – Blogging and Cricket. Be it his down to-the-detail dissection of matches, strategies, what works and what doesn’t… to the talent of not just blogging, but also having fellow blogger hooked on to his space, he works magic. It’s not just enough to be fanatic, it speaks a lot when the person is standing by his team even when the chips are down. And Hitchwriter is all of it!! I think he uses two of his passions to fuel each other – his blogposts reflect his love and understanding of cricket, and cricket fuels interesting discussions at his blog!! If passion drives performance, I think you’ve got a raring-to-go performer on hand! aaniketVery spontaneous answers,,, Can relate the situation with history ,,, Can get angry and shout loudly ,,,, Can get nervous,,, Can encourage ,,, because he is not only Hitchwriter but Hit cri writer Paka cricketer …. Love to see you on your new job …SujeeHitch has 2 most important qualities to become a successful blogger for RCB - passion for cricket and fantabulous writing style. He is THE man for the job!SoliHitchwriter has two passions: Blogging and Cricket. Check posts under Cricket tag here http://hitchwriter.wordpress.com/tag/cricket/ for his in-depth analysis of so many matches. He eats and drinks Cricket. Hitchwriter is one of the famous bloggers with a good fan following. He was recently interviewed by Blogadda too. He is the right man for this job.rohinifiedNo one better suited for the job than Hitchwriter! His posts, well not only do they reflect how much he loves cricket, but also, show how witted and hilarious he can be. According to me, genuine interest on cricket and interesting and funny posts is what is needed for this job. So who better than "namma" Hitchy?HemaHitchu LOVES cricket and his passion for the game surpasses all of his other interests in life (i have to leave out girls tho- lol). And now that he can write about it, we will get to read a replay of all the action which will not only be very interesting and crisp but highly entertaining and funny too. Cheers!anroshA spirited and a witty blogger, Hitchwriter will blow your socks of with his knowledge of history, geography and economics of the game.DestinationInfinityIts very rare to find two passions in one blogger - Hitch writer is passionate about both cricket and writing (blogging). I have sometimes wondered how some one can write about a couple of tied test matches with so much passion and sustain the interest of the readers with his gripping and mind blowing description! Reading it makes you feel as if you are following the match live right now! If you are already surprised, he had announced the result before the description and then created that feeling among the readers - that's what I call taking up a royal challenge!patriciatorresHitchwriter is as passionate about cricket as he is with his writing & photography. His blog is by far the best on blogsphere!! His style of writing is intriguing, engaging, interesting, humurous.... and keeps me constantly checkign his blog for more!!! By far the best candidate for this position!!snoweeeyIf I were to describe Hitchwriter in two words, they would be - Humour and Cricket! A testimony to this can be found on his blog which he has been religiously updating for the last year or so with lots of cricket talk. Perfect candidate for this job.IHMHitchwriter has a brilliant sense of humour and he loves cricket (eats cricket, breathes crickets, when he blogs cricket he has us laughing hysterically, like here in this post, http://hitchwriter.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/god-please-grant-me-this-wish/ I think he is just the guy for the job!kanaguI know about him on how much he loves cricket and the cricketers... he lives cricket and he will be the best person to be a chief blogger fro RCB and motivate them... He is really passionate and such a follower of cricket.... I f we dig through his posts we can know how much he follows it... even he loves the test cricket matches happened long ago and keeps an account of it... I will tell, he will be the best person to be the Chief blogger of RCB... All the best, hitchu....AshwatiYou simply cannot ask for a better candidate than hitchwriter.. our very own hitchy. His blog rocks and so does his sense of humour which is bang on target always. I am yet to meet a bigger fan of cricket than him.... he's head over heels in love with the topic to the point of obsessive compulsive. Wake up him when he's asleep and he'll start talking about the dates of test matches and who played them. Jokes apart, he also writes wonderfully well. His blog is testimony to the fact. This is one blogger who simply DESERVES to be chosen. No two words on that! Hitchy, u rock!! Dhinchak, dhinchak!! :DSandhyahitchwriter...he is the no.1 blogger in our blogsamaaj - he created this name, blogsamaaj. He has got a great sense of humour and very very popular among us, bloggers. During cricket season, his blog is full of just cricket match. He digs old clippings of important matches and discusses about them. He is the perfect person to give a boost to RCB! All the best, hitchwriter!partywithnehaThe perfect guy for the job, as he knows and loves cricket to the core. And not to mention his killer sense of humour!!PALLHitchy(bhai) as he is popularly known in Blogosphere, is THE man for this job! He not only has an engaging style of writing, but also a keen sense of humour. One visit to his blog, and you are bound to get addicted. And he BREATHES cricket! So, there! I really hope he wins, as he will be as fantastic as RCB themselves!! Good luck, Hitchy! |
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