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xxxxxx	Posted: 02.03.2006, 02:49
registered: Sep. 2004 Posts: 2305 Status: offline last visit: 27.03.08	QuotePanesar does family proud By Ayanjit Sen in Delhi Approximately 200 miles north-west of India's capital Delhi in the north Indian state of Punjab lies the ancestral home of the England cricket team's newest recruit. Mudhsuden Singh Panesar, known as Monty, was born and grew up in Luton. But his paternal grandparents still live in the industrial city of Ludhiana, which is also known as the Manchester of the East. One of three debutants appearing in the first Test in Nagpur this week, Panesar is also the first Sikh to play for England. Hari Singh was excited and proud of his grandson's selection to the touring party. "He is coming to play in India and we are feeling proud," he said, looking at his grandson's photograph. His grandmother, Manjit Kaur, admitted cricket does not usually interest them much. "It is only after Monty's achievements that we have taken interest in the game," she said. "Monty's father was also interested in the game and played during his university days in India." However, Panesar's grandparents have never been to a cricket ground to see their grandson play. "I have seen him in television a few times during my stay in England last year," said Hari Singh. "But this time, we intend to go and watch the [second] Test match at Mohali." He remembers Monty as a boy who cherished dreams of becoming a pilot but feels cricket came to him naturally. "He is a very hardworking guy who started off by hitting rubber balls on the walls. "Later, when we went to England, we hardly used to meet him. He used to start of his day very early in the morning going for his practice sessions." Now Panesar has his sights set on making his debut in the country of his ancestors. On his arrival in Mumbai (Bombay) with the squad a fortnight ago, Panesar spoke to his grandparents and sought their blessings for his matches against India. But it makes little difference to them which country he plays for. "He should play well and make a name for himself," says the proud grandfather. "It does not matter to us whether he is playing for England or any other country." Story from BBC SPORT: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4758368.stm Good for him!


troll	Posted: 02.03.2006, 18:14
registered: Jul. 2004 Posts: 567 Status: offline last visit: 15.05.07	Big deal! He's Sikh so what. The question surely is how well he plays.


xxxxxx	Posted: 03.03.2006, 04:10
registered: Sep. 2004 Posts: 2305 Status: offline last visit: 27.03.08	QuoteDebutant spinner Monty Panesar can also expect to see plenty of action after impressing in his opening spell on day two, despite going wicket-less in his 13 overs.


freekernow	Posted: 03.03.2006, 15:19
registered: Sep. 2005 Posts: 205 Status: offline last visit: 15.04.07	I'm amazed ! What relevance does this have on a Cornish website ? This is now Kernow's weekend of St Piran. We don't want Anglophile news thanks anyway !


troll	Posted: 03.03.2006, 17:16
registered: Jul. 2004 Posts: 567 Status: offline last visit: 15.05.07	It is in the "Rest of the World" section...


xxxxxx	Posted: 03.03.2006, 22:51
registered: Sep. 2004 Posts: 2305 Status: offline last visit: 27.03.08	LOL!! The "rest of the world" doesn't include England then? So that must mean he thinks Cornwall is part of England? I wonder what the person who wrote this; Quotehe was with the KLA the Paki terrorists in Kashmir and then helping the Taliban in Afghanistan thinks about having a "Paki" in the English side? QuoteSteve Harmison and Monty Panesar took vital late wickets on day three as England revived their hopes of winning the first Test against India in Nagpur. M S Panesar 41.4 overs 19 maidens 72 runs 2 wickets The new boy's doing well.


freekernow	Posted: 04.03.2006, 11:01
registered: Sep. 2005 Posts: 205 Status: offline last visit: 15.04.07	Celebrate St Piran's Day March 5th. Procession at the lost church on the towans at Perranporth - access via the Haven Holiday Camp.Procession gathers at 12 noon. Join the Celtic League: http://www.manxman.co.im/cleague Email:freekernow@hotmail.co.uk

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