... O Chak de phatte, nap de killi, raat nu jalandar, sawere dilli
Sidhu has scored more than 500 test runs in 1993, 1994 and 1997. He also scored a double century in a test match during India’s tour of West Indies in 1997 where he scored 201, where he batted for 11 hours. He has been known for his ability to attack spinners. Sidhu announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in December 1999, by then he had played more than 50 test matches and more than 100 ODIs, scoring more than 7000 international runs. In his 18 year old career, Sidhu has had 27 centuries to his credit.
Sidhu won on BJP ticket from the Amritsar seat in the Indian general elections, 2004. He had to resign due to court case against him, but the ruling was stayed and he stood agiain. He won a by-election with a fine majority. In the 2009 general elections, he retained the Amritsar seat defeating Om Prakash Soni of INC by 6858 votes
Sidhu’s controversy, conviction for homicide
On 27th December 1988 at around 2. 45 pm, Navjot Singh Sidhu was involved in a road-rage, where he had allegedly beaten up a 65 year old man called Gurnam Singh whose car had overtaken him. Sidhu pulled him out of the car and assaulted him, there were many eyewitnesses who had seen this. He fled from the spot, the man who was taken to the hospital was declared dead on arrival.
some fantastic quotes about cricket
1. That ball went so high it could have got an air hostess down with it.
2. There is light at the end of the tunnel for India, but it's that of an incoming train which will run them over.
3. Experience is like a comb that life gives you when you are bald.
4. This quote was made after Ganguly called Dravid for a run and midway sent him back and Dravid was run out in the third test against the West Indies at Barbados."Ganguly has thrown a drowning man both ends of the rope."
5. Sri Lankan score is running like an Indian taximeter.
6. Statistics are like miniskirts, they reveal more than what they hide.
7. Wickets are like wives - you never know which way they will turn!
8. He is like Indian three-wheeler, which will suck a lot of diesel but cannot go beyond 30!
9. The Indians are going to beat the Kiwis! Let me tell you, my friend that the Kiwi is the only bird in the whole world, which does not have wings!
10. As uncomfortable as a bum on a porcupine.
11. The ball whizzes past like a bumble -bee and the Indians are in the sea.
12. The Indians are finding the gaps like a pin a haystack.
13. The pitch is as dead as a dodo.
14. Deep Dasgupta is as confused as a child is in a topless bar!
15. The way Indian wickets are falling reminds of the cycle stand at Rajendra Talkies in Patiala one falls and everything else falls!
16. Indian team without Sachin is like giving Kiss without a Squeeze.
17. You cannot make Omelets without breaking the eggs.
18. Deep Dasgupta is not a Wicket Keeper, he is a goalkeeper. He must be given a free transfer to Manchester United.
19. He will fight a rattlesnake and give it the first two bites too.
20. One, who doesn't throw the dice, can never expect to score a six.
21. This quote was made after Eddie Nichols, the third umpire, ruled Shivnarine Chanderpaul 'NOT OUT' in the second test at Port of Spain T&T "Eddie Nichols is a man who cannot find his own buttocks with his two hands."
22. Anybody can pilot a ship when the sea is calm.
23. Nobody travels on the road to success without a puncture or two.
24. You got to choose between tightening your belt or losing your pants.
25. The cat with gloves catches no mice.
26. Age has been perfect fire extinguisher for flaming youth.
27. You may have a heart of gold, but so does a hard-boiled egg.
28. He is like a one-legged man in a bum kicking competition.
29. The third umpires should be changed as often as nappies and for the same reason.
30. Kumble's bowling at the moment is flat as a Dosa.
MP Navjot Sidhu's speech in Indian
Parliament on getting Amritsar Sahib Heritage
City Status....:):)
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iISHAN ......
