Transformers

Intro by Sastry Kompella: "A fellow Transformer"

Thanks for the lovely Introductions Sastry....

When Ravi asked me to be a co-author on the blog I had the script already in my mind on what would I blog on. These are solely my personal views and if you have any questions/comments please direct them to me. Its a privilege to be among these talented individuals. I always enjoyed playing with all of you. Jai ho "Transformers".

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Arvind Jujare

Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl

Nick: Juju, Arvind, Pippen (lol)

A general perception in cricket about tall lanky guys is they can bowl really well and have a good arm and this conception is not at all wrong as far as Arvind is concerned. The first time I saw him was during the CAP league in 2008. I felt he was a little reserved then, but he proved me wrong with his antics. He can bat as well as bowl with ease and a very good out-fielder. He resembles Scottie Pippen (the yester year's chicago Bull's star). With the limited chances he had, he proved that he has the mettle to take the team transformers to the next level.

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Bharath Chandrasekhar:

Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick: Andhrawala (he can swear in Telugu, real good!!)

 
Bharath is the most technically correct batsmen in Transformer's armory. With a rich pedigree and envious talent he has surprised many teams with his technical flair. Apart from his cricketing talent he has the innate knack of outwitting people with his telugu language skills. Though he is not single anymore he is the best bet for taking singles on the field. I personally feel he has still not performed to the peak of his abilities yet which is a hazardous sign to the opponents and Bharath you owe us one badly dude!!!

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Bhargava Srikantha:

Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick:Bigtime (That's what I am Talking about)

He is one of the very few players who groomed the team since its baby days. Bhargav is an all rounder equally capable with both bat and bowl. He is a strong on-side player but at times that causes his downfall too. He has led the team to victory in 2009 CITA trophy with a string of matching performances which earned him the Man of the Series Award. He was also named the best bowler for the 2010 tournament. With the age and talent on his side he could achieve more. Good luck Bhargav!!

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Brahmaji Kadium:

Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick: Brahmi, 4hands(with the gloves), Radium with "k"

He is the Team's wicket keeper. I have known him since the inception of Dozers. His contributions to the team cannot be ignored. He is a tremendous asset as a wicket keeper/batsman and has lead the team to victory with 22 catches in the 2010 CITA Tournament and was the best wicket keeper for both 2009 and 2010 Tournament. He can outwit people with his words and is a very good entertainer. Though there is a slight competition from Nagesh, 4hands remains the best wicket keeper in the side. Keep it going Brahmaji!!

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Hemanth Tippareddygari:
Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl

Nick: Tippa, Hemi, Sundarangudu
Hemanth is the ex-captain of transformers. 

He captained the side for the 2009 CITA tournament and has lead the team beautifully. I can only think of two words about Hemi, "Calm and Collected". He is a hard hitter of the ball and bowls teasing leg cutters. Though he gave up captaincy to Papi for the 2010 season, he still remains one of the best batsmen in the side. Be it volley ball, cricket, tennis he has an indomitable flair in every sport that he plays and he is a true asset to the side. Tippa, you Rock!!!!

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Nagesh Dogiparthy:

Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick: Doosra ( I mean Wicket Keeper:)), Nagi

Nagesh is the second wicket keeper in the side. He can be a good replacement for Brahmaji if he can hone his skills. He is a decent player with the bat and is strong on the on-side. One good thing about doosra is he is never bogged down if he is not in the side and he never stops encouraging the team. Nagi, I know you have the talent to make it to the next level. Keep working, Good luck!!

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Praveen Papireddy:

Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick: Papi, Babai,

Papi as we all call him, is the current captain for Transformers. He has lead the team wonderfully in the 2010 Cricket tournament without losing a single game. Easily the fastest and the best bowler in the side and at times very useful with the bat, papi is a natural as far as captaincy goes. He has a deadly inswinger which has stunned many, many a time. I always want him to be an all-rounder as he has the skill to be one. keep working on your batting, I wish you good luck!! At times, he can be a PIA(Sorry I didn't mean Peoria International Airport, Pain in the A**!!) but always is accomodating and inviting. Great Going Papi...

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Ramesh Nalagarla:
Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick: Ramesh, Boxer Bhai

Ramesh came into limelight with his match winning performance against Bradley Victors in the semifinals of CITA 2010 cricket tournament. With his strong wrists and forearms, he looks like a boxer who got into the ring and ready to knockout. He is a strong hitter and a useful left arm bowler. He has worked on his defensive batting and is more tempering now at the crease. Boxer Bhai, we want more sixes from you!! Good luck!!

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Ravi Manchiraju:
Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick: Manchi(peruku matrame, Just kidding), Ravi

The man behind this blog. Ravi is a hard hitting batsman and a useful bowler. He made his debut for transformers in 2010 CITA tournament.Ravi is very talented with the limited chances he had, he has showed everyone what he is capable of. Ravi is a pro-active guy and puts the team interests above his. Ravi, the team wants more from you, I am sure you will never let us down. All the best!! God bless you thalli...

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Sandeep Sarabudla:
Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick: Pahelwaan, Macho

Sandeep reminds me of Matthew Hayden albeit a right hander, with high priced arms he can whack the ball to the distance. He is one of those all rounders who can contribute either with the ball or the bat and make himself counted. On a given day, he can surprise you with his sneaky swingers or whacky sixes. His talent was unveiled during 2010 season where he is one of the prolific scorers in the side. Sandeep I wish you the very best and would like to watch you clobber the opponents. Good luck!

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Sastry Kompella:
RightHanded Bat
RightHandedBowl
Nick: Mastaru, Sastry, 6-9 sastry, Bakka shalthi
(Intro by Hemanth Tippareddygari)

Sastry is the most talented cricketer with excellent batting and bowling skills. He started his cricket career with transformers (Dozers back then) in 2007 when the team was in real need of a good bowler and exceeded the expectations by winning the Best Bowler Award in 2009. Also with his impressive batting performance he soon became the heart and soul of the Transformers team. Apart from cricket he has excellent communication skills who can impress anyone within no time. His energy level keeps the group of people around him lively and entertaining all the time. He is the best buddy to hang around although he himself is strictly non-alcoholic. The level of his interest in all kinds of sports like volleyball, Ping Pong, Badminton make him an allrounder. Although he moved out of Transfomers in 2010 to help a new team he could not wait to come back to Transformers. Lets Rock and Roll together and have some fun in future as we always do.

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Susheel Sonwani:
Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick:Susheel, Sonu

He is the "Sourav Ganguly" of Transformers. No I didn't mean he is a southpaw, all I meant was he is a wonderful player on the off-side. Though he favors off-side he is equally fluent on on-side. Susheel is a tricky bowler and has wonderful variations and can get into opponents skin to get them out. He is a terrific competitor and a tremendous asset to the side. I wish he would continue to play for transformers even though he is a family guy now. Congrats and good luck Susheel!!

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Vamsi Chennamsetty:
Right Handed Bat
Right Handed Bowl
Nick: Vamsi, God Father

Vamsi is the abettor of susheel. Most of the times he opens the batting and is the consolidator for the side. I think he is the sort of guy transformers were looking for after their losses in 2008 season. He is a natural strategist and a terrific fielder. Vamsi is always willing to take charge and is not afraid of launching scathing attacks on the opponents verbally. If one were to ask me to describe Vamsi in one word its "Enthusiasm". Good luck Vamsi!!