The Border Gavaskar trophy tournament 2020-21 will go down in the cricket history as one of the historic series between India and Australia because it was consecutive second time that India defeated Australia in their home (Australia). Even the more remarkable achievement is that the Indians also defeated the Aussies at Gabba, Brisbane, where the latter had been invincible for the last 32 years.

The Indian team performed brilliantly under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane as the Indian skipper Virat Kohli was on the paternity leave after the first test match which was played at Adelaide and in which India suffered a humiliating defeat. We just can’t ignore the contribution made by the Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara in the four match test series which India won by 2-1. Pujara was the second highest scorer for the Indian squad with 271 runs at an average of 33. 87 which also included three fifties and his determination and grit made him stand apart from everyone else.

In the whole series, Cheteshwar Pujara was a tough wicket to take for the Australian bowlers but in the Gabba test match, he showed a great amount of courage as he took at least 10 blows on his body but kept on playing like a champion and became an important part of India’s victory. The head coach of the Indian team, Ravi Shastri called Pujara a true warrior for the brave innings that he played.

Another Indian batsman who impressed everyone the most was the young cricketer Rishabh Pant who was also the highest run scorer and he also got the Player of the match award for his brilliant knock of 89 runs in the fourth innings.

The Australian cricketer Marcus Harris who was also a part of the Gabba test match recently praised both the Indian batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant for their superb performances. Harris said that the final match was just amazing and they kept on thinking whole day whether the Indians would go for the chase or not.

He added that though the best innings was played by Rishabh Pant, it was Cheteshwar Pujara who batted like an Australian as he got hit by the bowlers but he took everything on his chest and kept on playing. As per Harris, the whole Indian team batted around Pujara and though it was sad to lose the series, there are times when one has to tip his hat and accept that the opposition was better than them.

Meanwhile the former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer took a funny jibe at Marcus Harris’ statement in which he said that Pujara batted like an Australian.

Jaffer tweeted, “Wonder why the Australians didn’t bat like Australians”.

Here is the tweet:

Wonder why the Australians didn't bat like Australians pic.twitter.com/BFSt9JFEm1

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 21, 2021

Well that was quite savage from Wasim Jaffer! What do you say?

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Yuvraj Singh will always be remembered as one of the best all-rounders and finishers of the game and his contribution to the Indian cricket has been huge. The former left-handed batsman has played an important role in many wins of the Indian team, especially in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and 2011 ICC World Cup.

Yuvraj Singh has a great track record in the white ball cricket but when it comes to the red-ball cricket, his figures are not pretty good. In his long cricketing career of 17 years, Yuvi has donned the blue jersey in 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is with 8701 and 1177 runs to his name, respectively. Yuvraj has also taken 111 wickets in ODIs and 28 wickets in T20Is but as far as the test matches are concerned, he has played only 40 test matches in which he has scored 1900 runs and taken 9 wickets only.

Yuvraj Singh has also expressed his unhappiness over not being able to play more test matches on some occasions and recently when Wisden India made a tweet related to it, Yuvi didn’t miss the chance of revealing his feelings and also took a sarcastic jibe at the Indian selectors.

Wisden India took to Twitter and asked, “Which former Indian cricketer do you wish played more Tests?” and interestingly, they posted a photo of Yuvraj Singh in the tweet as well.

Which former Indian cricketer do you wish played more Tests? pic.twitter.com/RzMZhA9CW1

— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) May 19, 2021

The tweet was soon noticed by the former Indian cricketer and he replied with, “Probably next life! When I’m not 12th man for 7 years”.

Probably next life! When I’m not 12th man for 7 years

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 21, 2021

If we talk about Yuvi’s IPL career, he has played 132 matches in which he scored 2750 runs and took 36 wickets. Well, it won’t be wrong to say that his fans would have loved seeing him playing more test matches.

Which former cricketer according to you should have played more test matches for the country? Let us know your opinion.

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Several rural areas in Missouri will soon have access to broadband internet thanks to the ongoing efforts by Charter Spectrum to keep people connected. The company has seen that those who live in rural areas are sometimes at a disadvantage when it comes to internet services because lines don’t pass through close enough to their homes or because companies simply don’t want to expand. Roughly 60,000 businesses and homes could benefit from the expansion with areas including St. Louis, Lincoln, and St. Charles.

Costs

This venture will cost millions of dollars to complete as over $248 million will be spent in Missouri alone. More money will be spent in rural areas if Charter decides to make other expansions in the future. Charter Spectrum has dedicated at least $200 million for the investment to expand with another $48 from grants and auctions that have been won. The cost of the entire project to expand internet services to rural areas could be close to $5 billion once everything is put in place. The company wants to focus its efforts on at least 24 states with rural areas where higher internet speeds could be beneficial.

Notes From the Governor

Governor Mike Parson is ready for the growth to begin as he knows that many families have children who need faster internet to take classes online or to perform work after school with ease. There are some homes that don’t have internet at all and would be able to possibly work from home or connect with family and friends if they had the services provided by Charter. The economy could also begin to thrive if more businesses are able to utilize internet services to place orders or to connect with others who might have input about how to sell products or offer services.

Government Input

Senator Roy Blunt has seen the need during the pandemic as families aren’t really able to provide the education that their children need without internet services. Some families have had to rely on libraries and free hotspots so that children can do their homework. Blunt is pleased with the money that’s being spent on the expansion and wants to encourage further growth so that even more families and businesses can get the internet services that they need. He is also in support of grants and other types of funding so that companies like Charter have the financial means to make the growth happen.

What’s Offered?

Homes and businesses will have access to 1 Gbps high-speed internet once the expansion takes place. The speed will be at 200 Mbps to get everyone started. This speed is typically fast enough to allow for research that needs to be done for homework, interacting with teachers and class members online, and engaging with doctors and nurses during virtual appointments.

There is a package that is offered by Charter to make the internet services offered as affordable as possible. Spectrum Mobile and television services are included in the package, but residents and businesses aren’t required to obtain those services. There are no data caps for the services provided, which means that those who have internet through Charter Spectrum don’t have to worry about how much internet they have used during the month or if the service will be slowed down until the next billing cycle begins. No modem fees are involved, and there are no long-term contracts to sign.

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If you want to save money on your internet bill each month or you’re struggling to make sure your bills are paid and need internet in your home, here is some information that you want to read about. There’s a new Emergency Broadband Benefit that is meant to help families due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial situations that have occurred. The goal of the benefit is to help keep families connected so that they can look for work, work from home, and stay in classes.

The Basics

A discount of up to $50 will be offered by the benefit for those who qualify. You do need to complete an application to see if you’re eligible. Those who live on Tribal Lands could qualify for up to a $75 discount on their broadband internet bill. If you’re eligible, you can get a $100 discount that can be used toward various types of equipment that are needed, such as a tablet or a laptop. Families would need to pay more than $10 but less than $50 toward the overall price of the equipment and would need to purchase the items from a company that participates in the benefits program.

Eligibility

There are a few criteria that you need to meet in order to be eligible for the benefit that’s offered. One person in the home needs to only meet one criterion out of a long list. The household income needs to be at or below 135% that is determined by the Federal Poverty Guidelines. You would also be eligible if your household receives SNAP benefits, Medicaid, or Lifeline. If someone in your home receives free or reduced lunch or breakfast through a school program, then you would likely be eligible. You would be eligible if you received a Federal Pell Grant during the designated time period for the program. If you have had a significant decrease in your income since February 29, 2020, then you would likely be eligible. Keep in mind that you would need to have an income of less than $99,000 if you’re single and less than $198,000 if you file with someone else. Some providers have their own criteria that you would need to meet as well.

Applying

You can apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program in a few different ways. Your internet provider should have information about whether or not it’s participating in the program. If the provider is participating, then you can apply through the company. This is usually the easiest way to apply as the provider will know how much the discount would be and can directly apply it to your bill. Another way would be to apply through the GetEmergencyBroadband.org website. All of the details about eligibility criteria are posted on the website as well as an application. You can also see a list of service providers if you want to contact a company and apply that way. If you don’t have access to the internet, you can call 833-511-0311 to talk to have an application mailed to you that you would then send back to the address listed on the form. You would need to send in proof of your eligibility with your application in order for it to be processed. Once you know how much your family qualifies for, you can then talk to your provider about obtaining equipment and getting a discount on your bill.

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Sometimes, internet companies will increase your bill after you’ve been with the company for a few months or at the end of your contract. This increase is usually gradual so that it’s not noticed right away. With some companies, you might notice a significant increase at one time with claims that it’s attributed to a better connection or higher speeds. If you don’t want to change internet providers, there are a few ways that you can negotiate with the company to try to get your bill lowered.

Speed

You can usually lower your bill by asking to decrease your internet speed. The higher speeds are typically more expensive because you’re asking for the company to provide a better connection for your home than it does for another home. Look at how much you download and upload as well as some of the tasks that you perform with the internet in your home or business to get a better idea as to the internet speed that you can comfortably have. You’ll likely find that the speed can be lowered without impacting what you do each day.

Be Nice

When talking with the provider, you want to be as polite as possible instead of being mean and demanding. If you can talk to each other like adults, then you’ll find that most companies want to work with customers and are willing to offer a lower rate instead of losing the customer altogether. Even if the representative is rude, you still need to try to maintain your composure and can always speak with a supervisor if you feel that the representative isn’t professional.

Equipment

When you have internet service connected, you’ll usually be asked if you want to use the provider’s equipment. If at all possible, try to use your own modem and router. This will usually save you money each month as many companies attach fees to your bill while you use their equipment. If you’ve been using the company’s equipment and you send it back, then you need to let someone know as soon as possible so that the portion of your bill associated with the modem and router is removed.

Bundle

Sometimes, you might enjoy using one company much more than another. This is when you can negotiate with the company to get a better deal by bundling multiple services. Most internet providers can offer internet, television, and phone services together so that you only have one bill each month. As you add more services together, you can usually save even more money on your bill. Pay attention to the channels that are offered with the television service. If you stream services, you want to make sure to eliminate the streaming or the television so that you don’t pay for the same channels through two bills.

Compare

When you tell your internet provider that you’ve found a cheaper service somewhere else, then you’ll usually find that the provider will offer to lower your bill so that you stay with the company. Most companies don’t want to lose customers because they’ll lose revenue. They would rather offer a lower monthly rate so that they can keep that customer and possibly gain new customers once you refer the provider to others instead of you telling other people not to use the provider because you can’t negotiate.

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Internet and TV providers like to advertise or lead their new potential customers to their bundle packages that give you multiple services together. The most common bundle package subscribers choose is internet and TV. If you’re shopping for internet and TV together or apart, you might be wondering if an internet and TV bundle is really as good as it sounds and will it be right for your family.

While you certainly don’t have to bundle your TV and internet service if you don’t want to, however, there are some benefits to bundling up if you choose to do so. Here are five reasons why you should bundle your TV and internet service together. Let’s dive in. If any of these reasons sound appealing to you, bundling your TV and internet may be the best solution for your family.

1. One Convenient Bill

Bundling your TV packages and internet service together means you’ll receive one convenient bill for both services instead of two or three. This can help prevent extra late fees if you forget to pay your bill and makes putting together the family budget much simpler.

2. Price Break On Both Services

The easiest way to start saving on TV and internet service is to bundle them together. Many providers will give you a price break on both services when you bundle. You could save anywhere from $10 to $50 a month depending on which provider and bundle you choose. Just be careful to choose a bundle that is actually right for your family and not one that just sounds good because of how much you’d save. If you just make your decision based on the potential savings you’ll receive, you may find yourself still overpaying for both services.

3. More Freebies When You Sign Up

TV and internet providers are known to offer huge incentives to new customers that sign onto their service. These incentives include things like free installation, prepaid gift cards, streaming devices, extra channels, faster internet speeds, more data or no data caps, whole home Wi-Fi service, waived equipment fees, contract buyout programs and more. The deals you can get depends on what providers you choose and services you subscribe to.

4. Faster Internet Or More Channels

When you decide to bundle sometimes providers will give you free upgrades like faster internet speeds, better equipment, more equipment and other incentives if you bundle the internet with your TV service. It’s your provider’s way of saying thank you for your extra service by bundling. These free upgrades are usually to give you a better experience in hopes you’ll stick around longer as their customer with little effort afterwards on their part.

5. You Actually Need Both Services

If you’re looking for both TV and internet service, why not get them together? If you’re happy with one service through your chosen provider, it’s likely you’ll be happy with them providing your other service as well. Bundling will save you time and could save you money as well. It only makes sense to at least consider it as an option.

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India is a cricket crazy nation and for some people, cricket is no less than a religion. It is also true that the cricket board of India which is the Board of Control for Cricket in India is the richest cricket board of the world and the Indian cricketers also earn pretty good. However, the statement as per which the Indian cricketers earn pretty good doesn’t hold true in case of Indian women cricketers as there is a huge difference in the salaries of men cricketers and women cricketers.

When it comes to men cricketers, the BCCI awards them annual contracts in four categories – A+ (Rs. 7 crore), A (Rs. 5 crore), B (Rs. 3 crore) and C (Rs. 1 crore). But as far as women cricket is concerned, there are only three categories – A (Rs. 50 lakh), B (Rs. 30 lakh) and C (Rs. 10 lakh).

It is quite obvious that the salaries of women cricketers are less than men cricketers because women’s cricket is not as popular as men’s cricket and it also doesn’t generate much revenue but what has startled everyone is the fact that even the lowest contract amount of men cricketers is more than the highest contract amount of women cricketers. In simple words, the lowest salary of men cricketers which is Rs. 1 crore is 50 percent more than the highest salary which a women cricketer will get.

Twitterati was quite upset with such treatment meted out to Indian women cricketers and they went on to slam the BCCI for being biased as it is the board which is responsible for ensuring that women cricket is promoted more and women cricketers play more matches but BCCI is spending less funds on the development of women’s cricket.

Here are some of the reactions:

#1

A 'Grade C' male cricketer gets twice as much a 'Grade A' female cricketer would. #BCCI #India https://t.co/GPhKSbT72G

— Manasi Pathak (@ThatUnitedLady) May 19, 2021

#2

To add a bit of context, of the 26 per cent of BCCI surplus (excluding IPL) distributed among cricketers: Senior international men get 13 per cent, Senuor domestic men get 10.4, women and junior cricket get 2.6 per cent.
Yess, 2.6 per cent. Promotion of sport, you see!!!

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) May 19, 2021

#3

BCCI announces packages for India Women.

The usual frugal amount compared to their male counterparts.

Sexism on Indian cricket Twitter will now bifurcate into:

1. Brazen sexism. Women, hence.

2. Sexism in the guise of capitalism. Profits generated, hence.

As always.

— Abhishek Mukherjee (@SachinAzharCT) (@ovshake42) May 19, 2021

#4

A Grade C India men's player earns INR 1 Crore. The three players in India women's highest pay grade get only half of it. The Women's team may not fill your coffers, but they have no obligation to it. The onus on increasing their commercial value is responsibility of the BCCI.

— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) May 19, 2021

#5

This gender pay gap is outrageous! It must be corrected immediately https://t.co/IpjzCzcvz2

— Faye DSouza (@fayedsouza) May 20, 2021

#6

‘Let women’s cricket generate as much revenue and interest as men’s cricket. Then they can get more games and money’ …
… is a silly argument precisely because it is part of the bcci’s job to ensure women get more opportunities and for their matches to generate more revenue

— Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) May 21, 2021

#7

India's #WomensCricket team aren't given the respect and value, as compared to the #MensCricket team. We need to host an #ipl for women too, then see the interest and value they get

— Shane Albuquerque (@shane5114) May 20, 2021

#8

1. "Women don't play as many matches, so they don't deserve par salary"

Women players don't have agency over fixtures – it is up to the BCCI to schedule regular games for them. They don't deserve to be paid peanuts because BCCI could not care less about them playing.

— mahu's thoughts dot blogspot dot com (@originalmiks) May 19, 2021

#9

In IPL lowest pay is 20 lakhs for 2 months, while a women cricketer is getting 10 lakhs for one whole year “too much equality?”

— abhinav aggarwal (@abhinavaggarwa1) May 20, 2021

#10

First of all, it's not about the money, it's about kind of structure created by men where they continuously remind women that, listen lady that's your place in society and don't ask for more.
And cover up it withwell that's all about demand and supply and we believe in equity.

— Lokesh Yadav (@Lokesh49554273) May 20, 2021

#11

When both genders work equally hard, then the pay should be equal too

— Akshita (@Akshita05306363) May 20, 2021

Pay disparity among the two genders have always been a matter of concern but as per many Twitter users, this much difference is certainly equivalent to insulting the women community. What do you have to say on this matter? Let us know.

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