The Cricket Rebel in Dhaka and Pakistan in 1960’s England July 9, 2026 0The ‘Cricket Rebel’ in Dhaka and Pakistan on the ill-advised late-1960s tour. John Snow That week in Dhaka was probably...
Grabbing the half chance: A Word from Maestro India July 8, 2026 0Grabbing the half chance and realizing the importance of great catches can change the course of the match. Cherish the...
India toured England in 1986 India July 8, 2026 0India toured England in 1986. “The players’ behavior, especially while travelling across the British Isles, caught my attention. We had...
Dennis Lillee is helping India Find Fast Bowlers India July 8, 2026 0Australian great fast bowler Dennis Lillee is helping India find fast bowlers. In a unique scheme run along scientific lines,...
Peter Such – Classical Off Spinner England July 7, 2026 0Peter Such was born on June 12, 1964, in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Peter Such went to Lantern Lane Primary School...
Samiullah Khan Niazi – Left-arm Fast Medium Bowler Pakistan July 7, 2026 0A left-arm fast-medium bowler, Muhammad Samiullah Khan Niazi, was the surprise package of the 2005–06 Pakistan season. Before Peshawar and...
Aftab Gul –Belligerence and Class Act Opening Batsman Pakistan July 7, 2026 0Almost 50 years ago, he played in the last of his six Test matches for Pakistan. It is difficult to...
A Lesson from Sri Lanka 1984 England July 7, 2026 0A Lesson from Sri Lanka 1984: I enjoyed the unexpected chance of a talk with Peter West on television during...
Saeed Ahmad – The Stormy Petrel of Pakistan Cricket Pakistan July 6, 2026 0One of the primary reasons Saeed Ahmad did not receive the recognition he deserved was to do with his achieving...
Qasim Umer – What a Talent he Was? Pakistan July 6, 2026 0Kenyan-born Qasim Umer was a former elegant, right-handed middle-order batsman. Though he had the ability to play at any number,....
From the Vault – India Tour to England in 1982 is Undone by Bowling Shortage India July 6, 2026 0The team is re-energized due to a bowling shortage and may not have been an instant hit during the India...
No Point in Aping Others India July 6, 2026 0No Point in Aping Others: A cricketer has to make a lasting impact on today’s cricketing scene; he has to...
Chandu Sarwate: A Legend of Indian First-Class Cricket India July 5, 2026 0Chandrasekhar Trimbak Sarwate was born on July 22, 1920, in Madhya Pradesh, India. Chandu Sarwate was a former Indian Test...
C’mon fellas, give Zaheer Abbas a break! Pakistan July 5, 2026 0To understand why Zaheer Abbas is struggling on the Australian tour. Zaheer’s problems in Australia are not merely those of...
Vijay Merchant – Bridging that gap India July 5, 2026 0Vijay Merchant: When the ancient Greeks met in the marketplace, they discussed philosophy and the higher pursuits of life. When...
Morappakkam Gopalan – The Man Sent Down First Ball in Ranji Trophy India July 5, 2026 0Morappakkam Gopalan, who had once been the world’s oldest surviving cricketer, finally died in Madras on December 21, 2004. As...
Sikander Bakht – Matchstick Microphone Man Pakistan July 4, 2026 0Sikander Bakht was so lean and thin when he first appeared in international cricket. Some commentators nicknamed him “The Matchstick...
Bevan Congdon – How His Brother Forced Him Into Cricket New Zealand July 4, 2026 0Bevan Congdon the 33-year-old New Zealand captain, has established himself as a world-class batsman. His tremendous batting and fine leadership...
Akram Raza – A Victim of Match Fixing Saga Pakistan July 4, 2026 0Akram Raza was a victim of the match-fixing episode of 1994-95. Which first had the then-Pakistan captain Saleem Malik at...
Deryck Murray – An Odd and Straight man Among the Several Extroverts West Indies July 3, 2026 0In the select group of contemporary Test wicketkeepers, Deryck Murray is something of an odd man out. He is the...
Hiralal Gaekwad – The Pillar of the Holkar Cricket Team India July 3, 2026 0Former Test cricketer and pillar of the erstwhile Holkar cricket team, Hiralal Gaekwad, died in Bagdogra, Assam, on January 2,...
Jim McConnon – England Right Arm Off Spin Bowler England July 3, 2026 0England right-arm off-spinner Jim McConnon was born on June 21, 1922, at Burnopfield, Durham. He was a right-hand batsman who...
Hanif Muhammad Epic 337 Runs vs West Indies in Bridgetown 1958 Pakistan July 3, 2026 0The marathon innings of Hanif Muhammad epic 337 runs vs. the West Indies are still a debate among cricket lovers....
Blast from Past – Pak vs Eng at The Oval 1954 Pakistan July 2, 2026 0Fazal Mehmood Bowls Pakistan to its First Grand Win Pak vs Eng at The Oval 1954. On August 17, 1954,...
Gary Sobers was in Malaysia in 1964 West Indies July 2, 2026 0The great West Indies batsman Sir Gary Sobers was in Malaysia in 1964. At the time of this two-day fixture...
