English Cricketer Flintoff sets 14 Guinness World Records

English Cricket legend Andrew Flintoff completed an epic challenge of achieving 14 Guinness World Records in just 12 hours for BT Sport Relief campaign.

The lists of records that Flintoff achieved on Monday were in the following order:

1.      Fastest time to drink a hot chocolate (5.45 seconds)

2.      Most Facebook likes in one hour (52,719)

3.      Fastest 100 meters on a paddle boat (1 minute 58.62 seconds) – with fellow cricketer Steve Harmison

4.      Most kisses in 30 seconds (40) – broken live on air in the Loose Women studio

5.      Most peas eaten with a cocktail stick in 30 seconds (38)

6.      Most people popping party poppers (420) – broken in BT’s offices in Newgate Street

7.      Fastest time to hi-fi 20 people blindfolded (in 6.53 seconds) – also broken in BT’s offices in Newgate Street

8.      Most cricket deliveries faced in one minute (19) – helped by fellow sport star Gary Lineker and McFly’s very own Harry Judd

9.      Fastest three-point turn in a car (14.01 seconds)

10.  Fastest Zorb (Large ball made of transparent plastic )over 100 metres (26.59 seconds)

11.  Most hot dogs made in 1 minute (9), live on QVC

12.  Longest distance to throw a bulls eye in darts (5.05 metres)

13.  Most lemons caught while blindfolded in one minute (20)

14.  Most party poppers popped in one minute (52)

The 15^th unofficial record Flintoff broke was registering 14 world records in 12 hours.

Throughout his marathon 12 hour challenge, Flintoff also dropped in on a number of other TV shows in a bid to showcase his talents live to the nation and encourage them to support his efforts. This included Flintoff appearing on Loose Women TV show and taking delight in claiming record for the “most kisses given in 30 seconds” by hurriedly working his way down the lucky line up of 40 people.

Fellow cricketer Steve Harmison helped Flintoff set the record for Fastest 100m on a Pedalo and Most lemons caught in one minute while blindfolded, whilst sports broadcaster Gary Lineker and Harry Judd helped Flintoff achieve the Most cricket deliveries in one minute.

All Flintoff’s efforts were overseen by an adjudicator from Guinness World Records to ensure he got instant confirmation every time he broke or set a record.

BT announced that they are giving £200,000 to support Flintoff’s challenge. This is part of the £1million BT has committed to raise in support The BT Sport Relief challenges – a series of celebrity challenges sponsored by BT for Sport Relief 2012.

Pakistan Wins. Spinners brought back the glory back home

I woke up early on Saturday morning to watch Australia-India fixer. But not to my surprise, it was over. India was once again crushed by Kangaroos. Later, I got busy and went to shopping. Around mid-day, I heard that Pakistan was all out, setting a meager target of 145 only. Sikander Bakht, very rightly commented that England is #1 Team and they are bound to bounce back. Pakis took it lightly. At that moment, I was in total agreement with SK. So I took the option to take a rest and went for a nap.

In the evening, as I wake up, I switched on News. To my wildest dream, England lost the match. I was gone crazy. I couldn’t believe. So I quickly browse all the channels and everyone was chanting Pakistan’s victory.

The match has truly brought back the glory back home which was lost in the English soil last year through News of The World Magazine.

England beaten by 10 wickets

Amazingly, England fell short in their first series as world Test number ones, only Jonathan Trott delayed their downfall, as they were bowled out for 160 to lose this first match of three by 10 wickets.

Few could have imagined England would stumble at the first hurdle, against fast-improving opponents Pakistan. Captain Strauss admitted, England batted poorly in their first-innings for 192 - and it seemed unthinkable that they would not perform much better second time round.

In the first innings, it was off-spinner Saeed Ajmal – who finished with a match haul of 10 for 97 , while in second innings, England lost their top four to pacer Umar Gul (4-63).

Good luck Pakistan for Next one on 25 Jan.

The Wall has a Big Hole

Indian batsman Rahul Dravid known as "The Wall" known for his watertight technique and temperament now holds the dubious distinction of being bowled most times in Test Cricket history. Dravid, who was bowled on the third day of the Perth Test against Australia, went past former Australian skipper Allan Border (53) in the list of most bowled batsman.

Surely, this is one record that Dravid doesn’t want his name on it. Mr Wall, who is known for his solid defense, has been bowled out eight times in last 10 matches. Surely, a big hole has appeared in the wall.