BCCI to rename Power-plays

After repeated failures by the batsmen in Power-plays, and subsequent criticism by media and public, the BCCI has finally acted, and come to the rescue of its cricketers. "We have put forth a request to the ICC, which is essentially BCCI, to cancel the concept of Power-play. Henceforth, all Indian batting overs shall be called Fore-plays. This is to ensure that the batsmen enjoy themselves when out there in the middle, and not throw away wickets." - a pleased looking spokesperson said.

"We are also doing what we can from our side to ensure that batsmen don't return to the crease faster than ShastriBot's tracer bullet. We've requested Sachin to personally go and ask for appreciations from the next 3 batsmen after he's dismissed. All batsmen seem to be in some sense of urgency to rush back to dressing room and congratulate Sachin."

Meanwhile, sources close to the Indian team say a Psychologist has been appointed to help batsmen break inhibitions and perform better during Power-plays. The psychologist is rumored to have advised batsmen to imagine bowlers during Power-plays to be Ashish Nehra. Also, Munaf Patel and Nehra were told to visualize each other as bowler and self as fielder when they were batting.

In related news, BCCI has refused Walt Disney rights to make comedy movies based on Ravi Shastri-MS Dhoni post match presentation ceremonies.