In what could be seen as a well targeted taunt, Yuvraj Singh, a prominent member of the students’ team says that the faculty team is not menacing without their star batsman, Prof Krishanu Rakshit. With impeccable technique off the back and front foot, Krishanu Sir is regarded as the man who has taken the faculty team to victory on numerous occasions.  “ He is their best bet under these conditions”, said Yuvraj. “Frankly speaking, the faculty attack looks very depleted now. We were working hard on our strategy for Krishanu Sir. Now that he is out of the team, it simply takes the edge off the contest”

However, this response, according to many, is best taken with a pinch of salt. “This is just mindless sledging.”, as per  Kanav Chaudhary, a second year student.  “On their day, most of the profs are simply unstoppable. Most of the times, we just hang around, waiting for them to make mistakes.”

The students’ team members appeared infuriated at Kanav speaking out to JokaTimes. “We live in times of free and irresponsible press” , one of them sneered.

On being questioned about their preparations to contain Mishra Sir, who, if you remember, took Happy singh for a ride in the last edition, Yuvraj singh remained silent for several minutes. Since it was a phone interview, our reporter suspected signal problems and was ready to disconnect, when the reply came in a not so convincing fashion:  “ Sir is past his prime. Europe ki sard hawaon mein thande pad gaye honge who. Unke liye strategy ki zaroorat nahi.”  He also mentioned, in what can be called a threatening tone: “Cricket field pe kitabein kalam nahi, balle aur gend bolte hain”

In any case, it has to be said that Happy Singh will be battling his inner demons, as he picks up the ball tomorrow. A few questions are also being raised about Captn Vsax’s total absence from the public.

Students Vs Faculty cricket match is an annual event at IIM Calcutta. The latest edition is set to be held on Dec 30,2011.

About Aswin

Aswin Murali is a student of IIM Calcutta from the batch of 2013. Unique feats include but are not limited to: holding Prince.B.Ramesh of XI A to 2 runs in an over where 6 were needed off the last two, bowling what is now being called the 'ball of the (21st) century'. In the same over. And for some reason that cannot be disclosed under any circumstances, he chooses to stay away from Kryptonite. More puke at http://aswinwrites.blogspot.com/.