3.2.1 Quote Me – Hope

My blogger friend Manoj Mehra nominated for this quote challenge. Manoj writes in various topics like Life, Relationships, My Feelings etc and it is worth to read his posts. In fact, his blog title is “Believe Strong” which indicates the depth of his writing skills. Please visit his blog for some good literary pieces.  I am taking up any challenge after many years and hence little bit excited while I am writing this post.

Rules
1. Thank the Selector
2. Post 2 quotes for the dedicated Topic of the Day
3. Select 3 bloggers to take part in ‘3.2.1 Quote Me!’

I am sharing the following two quotes which is very inspiring and gives a sense of optimism. The author of the first quote is unknown and I share this quote whenever motivation is required to me or others.

If life gives you hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have thousands of reasons to smile.

– Unknown

The next quote I would like to share is related to our deeds and our thoughts and I really admire this quote of Swami Vivekananda.

We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.

– Swami Vivekanada

I would like to nominate following bloggers for this challenge.

1. Samyak Singh
2. Tarushi Parashar
3. Krittica bh

Feel free to participate and enjoy… 🙂

– Ashish Kumar

Above the fancy world…

Above the fancy world there lies a real one.
Acceptance of reality is done by none.
When life show fantastic movie of reality.
People leave the ground with no integrity.
Lack of patience and firmness creates barrier.
Moving in unknown path to find a carrier.
Life does give chance to cope up and rise.
Still, many chose to live in disguise.

Fantasy of life needs to be understood and accepted.
Ups and downs are part of life which is tried and tested.
During the course of journey, be adamant on your decision.
Small fluctuations should not influence your decision.
Reality rests inside us and we need to explore.
Falling and rising are continuous to explore the shore.
Every moment is a learning experience.
Feel it and learn to share your experience.
As life is the biggest teacher…
Come out of the fancy world and start.
As…
Above the fancy world there lies a real one.
Acceptance of reality is done by none.

– Ashish Kumar

Cricket World Cup 2019 – A Recap…

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 hosted by England and Wales concluded on 14^th July, 2019 with England being crowned as a new Cricket world champion. It all started on 30^th May, 2019 when the battle of becoming world champion began with inaugural match played between England and South Africa. There were total 48 matches played in this 12^th edition of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 starting from 3oth May to 14^th July.

This World Cup gave a new champion after 23 years when Sri Lanka won the World Cup in 1996. England is the new World Champion in Cricket. In the past, England reached world cup final at three occasions but were unable to defeat the opponent. In 2019, England reached final for the fourth time and managed to become World Champion for the maiden time creating a history. Australia had won World Cup for the maximum number of times followed by West Indies and India.  Team wise number of world Cup wins are given in below table:

No of times World Cup win	Team	Year
5	Australia	1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 & 2015
2	West Indies	1975 & 1979
2	India	1983 & 2011
1	Pakistan	1992
1	Sri Lanka	1996
1	England	2019
Source: International Cricket Council (ICC)

As it can be inferred, Australia had dominated the Cricket World Cup with maximum wins of five times and it is the only country having three consecutive World Cup wins (1999, 2003 & 2007). India won two times in 1983 and 2011. India reached both 2015 & 2019 world cups  semi-final but couldn’t convert it to the finals. India had a close encounter with New Zealand cricket team in 2019 semi final  where later defeated India by 18 runs to enter the World Cup final. The second semi-final between England and Australia was totally dominated by English team who crushed Australia by 8 wickets and paved the way for the historical final at Lord’s.

2019 Cricket World final, played between England and New Zealand was thrilling, interesting and competitive in nature where both teams were putting their all effort to win for the maiden time. Cricket fans across the globe were witnessing the history being made at Lord’s Cricket ground; also known as “Mecca of Cricket”. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first setting a target of 241 for England to win. England started to chase the target with early breakdown of 86 for four wickets and game was in the New Zealand favor. Then came Ben Stokes and Jos Butler, their valuable partnership turned the match in the England favor till fall of Butler’s wicket.  Again the ball was in New Zealand favor but Ben Stock  took the game till the last ball of the match and the scores were labeled which made to go for Super Over and England made 15 runs in the Super Over, giving New Zealand target of 16 runs to win. New Zealand made 15 runs in the Super Over and the score were labeled again. England won by the number of boundaries rule as their number of boundaries was more than New Zealand. England created history by winning the Cricket World Cup for the maiden time.  Also, for the first time in the Cricket World Cup history, Super Over was used to decide the winner. This World Cup final was outstanding…

Finally, Cricket won…

Congratulations to the England team for their maiden World cup win and also congratulations to the New Zealand team for winning hearts of millions of Cricket fans.

– Ashish Kumar

Welcome the Weekend…

Seven days in a week…
Monday morning is lazy.
Friday evening is crazy.
Moment of joy on Friday evening is immense.
Weekend is about to arrive in few minutes.
Leave the work load aside.
Welcome the weekend with joy.
Enjoy the time with full enthusiasm.
Don’t forget to add sarcasm.
Let’s be crazy for these two days.
It gives relaxation from hectic five days.
Live, love and release your stress.
Don’t take new stress.
Be crazy and dance.
Two days are for new chance.
Chance of happiness and enjoyment.
Be ready…
Leave the work load aside.
Welcome the weekend with joy.

– Ashish Kumar

We will rest…

Weather is cool and smooth.
Your companion is always soothe.
Your silence speaks more than your words.
I am diving deep in your love.
When you came suddenly in my arms.
I became wealthy by your charm.
Worthy are those who find their love.
What about me when you are my love.
Trust me you are the best.
Come in my arms and we will rest.
You can’t look back the atrocities of past.
Better to move on and bury the past.
You suffered a lot and its’ time to enjoy.
Come together and we will have joy.
Let’s begin and start our journey.
We will create a new history.
Life is not always what we expect.
Sometimes it does the patience test.
Be patient and hopeful.
As you are the best.
Yes..
Trust me you are the best.
Come in my arms and we will rest.

– Ashish Kumar