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“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”

C.S. Lewis (1898-1963);
writer, theologian, scholar

Fastest ball of the match was not bowled by Dale Steyn.
It was bowled by Bilawal Bhatti at the speed of 148.6 KPH = 92.34 MPH.

Bilawal Bhatti has become Dulla Bhatti.

South Africa 79 for 4 down.
It looks Pakistan has a vice like grip over the match.

The speed of the ball of Bilawal Bhatti, which Bowled Q de Kock was recorded as 147.7 KPH or 91.78 MPH.

Have we found another super fast tear away bowler, who can bat as well?

“If you’re gonna make a change… operate from a new belief that says life happens not to me but for me.”

— Tony Robbins

Creating Opportunities..!

Adaptation is the secret of success. Building a robust test team is no rocket science. One has to be just one step ahead of the competition. Just closely watch how South Africa, England and Australia are focusing their time and energy on keeping at top level, in Test format.

Moreover, until and unless Pakistani players are given rigorous sessions on fast pitches, with special bouncing balls, to expect our batsmen to perform better than their opponents, is to live in a fool’s paradise.

As they say, practice makes one perfect. And for an ordinary person, it was never difficult to predict the outcome of the ensuing Pakistan Vs South Africa Test encounters in South Africa. Particularly, when Misbahul Haq is known for his pessimism. He seems to have become a specialist, in spreading his negative energy with his media statements.

To think that you have lost, without even trying, can be a killer blow. A positive attitude brings strength, energy, motivation and initiative. Just before the start of the series, MUH’s comments left no doubt that he had surrendered the series, before even a ball was bowled.

As Viv Richards said “Cricket is a mind game.” And as Imran Khan said “playing for a draw is the best recipe for defeat.” If the objective of any captain, before entering the ground, is to wait and see, rather than win, how can he marshal his players to victory?

You have to create opportunities, like they say you have to create run outs. At times, you have to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. In any sport, one team wins and the other loses. There is no harm in losing if, you give a good fight. The only objectionable thing is an abject surrender.
Now, someone must tell Misbah that, “In any fight, if a wolf is given to lead the lions, all lions will die fighting like a wolf. However, in any fight, if a lion is given to lead the wolves, all wolves will put up a fight like a lion, irrespective of the outcome of that fight.”

Our team management should have told Misbah that offense is the best defence.

SYED NAYYAR UDDIN AHMAD,
Lahore, February 26. Published by the daily “The Nation” on 3 March, 2013.

“And that is how change happens. One gesture. One person. One moment at a time.”

— Libba Bray

Get More from Twitter with Lists

Twitter is an important way for professionals to learn about their industries, build relationships, and extend the impact of their work. Even Twitter enthusiasts can be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tweets and the velocity of conversations, but Twitter lists—groups of individual Twitter accounts—can help focus your attention. You can quickly focus in on updates from the people you really want to hear from—industry experts, well-networked colleagues, and clients—simply by looking at your two or three most crucial lists. Separate your incoming tweet stream into lists by thinking about:
Development: Who do you want to learn from? Section out the smartest people you know or want to know.
Interactions: Which relationships do you want to initiate or strengthen? Engage with the people who will have the greatest impact on your effectiveness by mentioning and retweeting them.
Goals: What do you want to accomplish? Tune into the people and conversations that support your aspirations.

Adapted by HBR from Work Smarter with Twitter and HootSuite, by Alexandra Samuel.

Attitude

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The Remarkable Power of Optimism
by Nido R. Qubein
Literature and history are full of people who suffered from handicaps, had talents that were inferior to those around them, lived in the worst of circumstances, or faced many defeats.

Yet, many of these people are listed among the winners in life’s Hall of Fame.

The secret is this: Whether you reach success or failure in life has little to do with your circumstances; it has much more to do with your attitude…with your faithful courage…with your choices!

You see, non-achievers blame their circumstances; winners rise above their circumstances. Some concentrate on the blank wall that boxes them in; winners always look for a way to get under it, over it, around it, or through it.