Monday, August 23, 2010

The Law of Averages

A few days back when Pinkesh sent out a spreadsheet consisting of our scores and results, till date, our captain Ajay responded with a little statistic of his own:


I was keeping track of my batting statistics for year 2010.

  • Played 37 matches J
  • Scored 1221 runs (5 times not out)
  • Average = 38.15
  • 100’s = 3 (Lost once after scoring 100 against Unisys)
  • 50’s = 8 (Lost once after scoring 50 against Samsung)
  • 8 times got out on 40’s
  • As Captain: 26 matches! Won 19. Lost 7 

Before any of us realized the mistake in the calculations, he re-sent the email with the correct figures:



Recalculating…….average and runs…some error…
It feels better now J


  • Played 37 matches J

  • Scored 1581 runs (5 times not out)

  • Average = 49.40



  • A truly amazing average....and couple that with a team win to loss ratio of 66.67%, this year, it is quite obvious that in the game of cricket the Openers have a big role to play.

    A good opening stand is worth its weight in Gold, but even if one of the Opening batsmen sticks on till the middle overs, it not only provides a great boost to the rest of the team, but also works to demoralize the bowling attack.

    Ajay has done a great job in leading us, from the front, for a long long time now and despite his first ball duck in the recent finals, we all felt he richly deserved the following prize:




    While others were too busy trying to find their names in the frame, I wasn't to be left behind. 

    Yep....it's true. You see that little reflection at the bottom left of the plaque. That's me!!
    I swear it guys. I was standing behind Pinki when he took this photograph. 

    So, to summarize. A big 'Thank You' to Ajay for everything and a big 'Thumbs Up' to Pinkesh for that wonderful frame.

    Till next time - Cheers!!

    Author: Prasan 

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