in which we draw useless parallels to the ongoing world cup.

+ Given where Pakistani cricket has ended up, we have to wonder if there are any stars meant to be thanked for the way Italy's international campaign turned out last year.

+ Given where Indian cricket has ended up, a solution to the public woes might be for people in this land to stop perving over the English team and support Portugal or something.

+ Given where Australian cricket is - where in hell is Australian football, and where is that large bed under which to hide when in unleashes itself?

+ Has football advertising ever produced an ad as delightful as this one? Answer: No. Because there are no Konkani footer ads.