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Asif Iqbal on his experience of playing under lights for the first time in World Series Cricket 1978. As a young lad top cricket was my aspiration.

Pakistan

Asif Iqbal on his experience of playing under lights for the first time, WSC 1978

Mr Devotor - March 23, 2023

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India

Vikram Rathour – Former Indian Right-handed Opening Batsman

Mr Devotor - March 22, 2023

Mushtaq Muhammad vs New Zealand at Lahore in 1976-77

Bangladesh

Pakistan vs New Zealand First Test Lahore 1976-77 – Javed Miandad Debut Century

Mr Devotor - March 22, 2023

Jo Angel was a former Australian right-arm medium-fast bowler who appeared in 4 Test matches and 3 ODI’s between 1993 till 1995.

Australia

Jo Angel – Former Australian 6ft 6in Tall Fast Bowler

Like so many high-class batsmen, Alvin Kallicharran picks the ball up extremely early. He excels in the hook, the pull, and the cut shots, while his driving on either side of the wicket is clear and certain.

West Indies

Alvin Kallicharran – A Gem of a Batsman

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Pakistan

Inzamam-ul-Haq – Most Gifted Youngsters in World Cricket

A marketing student turned professional cricketer, Alvin Kallicharran is associated with two record-making partnerships.

West Indies

Alvin Kallicharran – A Marketing Student Turned Professional Cricketer

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Pakistan

Inzamam-ul-Haq – Most Gifted Youngsters in World Cricket

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India

India vs Pakistan – World Championship of Cricket Final 1984-85

Sachin Tendulkar Yorks Lord Hawke’s Ghost

India

Sachin Tendulkar Yorks Lord Hawke’s Ghost

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Pakistan

Aamer Hanif – Ex Pakistani All Rounder

Elquemedo Willett made his first-class debut at the age of 17 and Test debut at 19 and briefly threatened to become a top left-arm spinner.

West Indies

Elquemedo Willett – A Left-arm Finger Spinner

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South Africa

Cuan McCarthy – Quick and Deadly Fast Bowler

Steve Palframan Profile / Biography / Stats

Mr Devotor - August 23, 2022

CS Nayudu – The Younger Brother of CK Nayudu

Mr Devotor - July 31, 2022

WV Raman – An all-rounder in the Making

Mr Devotor - June 13, 2022

Inzamam-ul-Haq – Most Gifted Youngsters in World Cricket

Mr Devotor - March 20, 2023

Ranjitsinhji – The Great of All Time Cricketers

Mr Devotor - December 15, 2022

The Karnataka bowler, Javagal Srinath made his Test debut on the Australian tour in 1991, claimed 236 wickets in 67 Tests at an average of 30.49.

Javagal Srinath – Indian Finest Bowler of 1990’s

December 30, 2022

The team is re-energized due to a bowling shortage and may not have been an instant hit during India Tour to England in 1982.

From the Vault – India Tour to England in 1982 is...

July 6, 2022

Morappakam Josyam Gopalan

Morappakkam Gopalan – The Man Sent Down First Ball in Ranji...

July 4, 2022

Test batsman Umar Akmal and his two brothers Kamran Akmal and Adnan Akmal have also played Test cricket for Pakistan.

Umar Akmal – Intelligent, Talented, But Always Tainted

January 31, 2023

Tahir Naqqash was a handy bowler in the ODI format, in which he mostly bowled economical and took 3 wickets four times in 40 matches’ career.

Tahir Naqqash – Pakistani Forgotten Mini All-rounder of the early 1980’s

August 26, 2022

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The Twin Identities of Lala Amarnath

March 8, 2023

MJ Mobed was playing in the match for Karachi against MCC in 1926-27. Minocher Jamshedji Mobed was a right-hand batsman and right-arm off-break bowler

MJ Mobed – A Famous Parsi Cricketer

August 6, 2022

Former Test Cricketer and a pillar of the erstwhile Holkar cricket team Hiralal Gaekwad died at Bagdogra in Assam on January 2, 2003 at the age of 79.

Hiralal Gaekwad – One of Pillar of Holkar Cricket Team

July 1, 2022

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Timeless Test Match of England v South Africa at Durban in...

March 13, 2023

Bert Kortlang – A Reliably Consistent Performer

November 5, 2022

Mark Greatbatch – The Star of New Zealand Cricket

August 30, 2022

Harry Creber – A Batsman at Times Batted Both Left and...

March 20, 2023

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Shadab Kabir – Left Handed Opening Batsman

May 12, 2022

Bob Simpson Bittersweet Summary of Guyana

Bob Simpson Bittersweet Summary of Guyana

August 22, 2022

Muhammad Zahid Cricketer Biography

Muhammad Zahid – Extraordinary Talent Who Vanished into Dark

January 24, 2023

Manjural Islam Rana – Youngest Test Cricketer to Die

Manjural Islam Rana – Youngest Test Cricketer to Die

Mr Devotor - July 22, 2022

Alf Gover first-class career has lasted for 20 years. He made his debut in 1928 and in the subsequent 362 matches. he was one of the oldest Test cricketers.

Alf Gover England Medium Fast Bowler 1908-2001

Mr Devotor - November 18, 2022

The defiant Kunderan goes down on one knee to drive Hobbs. Murray who equalled a world wicket keeping record is poised over the stumps.

India vs England, 2nd Test at Lords, August 1967

Mr Devotor - March 16, 2023

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Derek Shackleton – 7th Highest Wicket-taker in First-Class Cricket

Mr Devotor - May 29, 2022

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Photos

Historical Moments of Bangalore Test Match 1987

Mr Devotor - May 20, 2022

W G Grace has become something of a target for mockery. He was famous for his beard, his size to bend to field the ball by the time of his last Test match.

England

WG Grace – A Man Who Wanted to Play Cricket Forever

Mr Devotor - December 6, 2022

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South Africa

Steve Palframan Profile / Biography / Stats

Mr Devotor - August 23, 2022

Pubudu Dassanayake was in the list of those players, who held the wicket keeping positions for a brief period as the first choice wicket keeper.

Sri Lanka

Pubudu Dassanayake – A Little Competent Wicket Keeper

Mr Devotor - August 16, 2022

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England

Harold Larwood – Notts and England 1904

Mr Devotor - June 19, 2022

A player of enormous confidence, he never wears a helmet; perhaps he wants to accept the challenges of the short-pitched ball from the fast bowler! That's his style.

West Indies

Sir Viv Richards – The Most Fearsome Master Blaster

Mr Devotor - March 8, 2023

Paul Gibb touring India with the 1953-54 commonwealth teams is playing more golf and squash than cricket.

England

Paul Gibb in India

Mr Devotor - September 28, 2022