Subhash Gupte – India’s Greatest Spin Bowler of 1950’s India July 17, 2026 0Subhash Gupte was born in December 1929 and was a few months past 72 when he died. Fergie, as he...
Pakistan vs India – Quarter Final in Bangalore 1996 Photos July 17, 2026 0In this memorable picture of the Pakistan vs. India match quarterfinal in Bangalore in 1996, the player’s facial expression says...
Guyana through the eyes of Henry Blofeld in the 1980’s West Indies July 17, 2026 0Guyana through the eyes of Henry Blofeld in the 1980s, I found Guyana the most fascinating of all the countries...
Ted McDonald League Career Articles July 16, 2026 0In this occasional series based on Blackpool C.C., Gerry Wolstenholme describes the League career of a much-loved Australian fast bowler...
We waited long for this ball India July 16, 2026 0We waited long for this ball, as Zaheer Khan may not court greatness, but at least he can deliver the yorker....
Vijay Hazare Replies India July 16, 2026 0Vijay Hazare Replies – SIR,— My attention is drawn to the Indian team’s alleged walking off to lunch in the...
Rohan Kanhai: The Soloist Now in Charge of the Orchestra West Indies July 16, 2026 0The moment you sit down to write about Rohan Kanhai, the mind is suddenly flooded with words more commonly associated...
Gentleman and Players First-Class Cricket July 15, 2026 0Gentleman and players (By the Hon. R. H. Lyttelton.) At first sight it appears impossible that amateurs—men who play when...
Shujauddin – Fighting Gusty Pioneering Test Cricketer Pakistan July 15, 2026 0Shujauddin one of Pakistan’s pioneering Test cricketers has died. A gritty right-handed middle order, lower order, or opening batsman. Also...
Manjural Islam Rana – Youngest Test Cricketer to Die Bangladesh July 15, 2026 0Manjural Islam Rana played six tests and 25 ODI’s for Bangladesh between 2003-04 and 2005-06. He was killed in a...
Dennis Amiss, the Man Popularizing Helmet in English First-Class Cricket England July 15, 2026 0Dennis Amiss was the man mainly responsible for popularizing the use of the helmet in first-class cricket in 1978. Dennis...
Colin Cowdrey – First Batsman to Play 100 Tests England July 14, 2026 0The second of three generations of first-class cricketers, Michael Colin Cowdrey was born on December 24, 1932, in Putumala, India....
Alimuddin – The Youngest Player Who Played First-Class Cricket Pakistan July 14, 2026 0Pakistan opening batsman Alimuddin was born on December 15, 1930, in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Alimuddin was almost a permanent member...
Irfan Fazil – Right Arm Medium Fast Bowler Pakistan July 14, 2026 0Pakistan Muhammad Irfan Fazil is born on November 2, 1981, in Lahore. He is a Pakistani former cricketer, who has...
Abey Kuruvilla – The Tallest Fast Bowler to Play for India India July 14, 2026 0Abey Kuruvilla is a 6ft 6in tall fast bowler who was born on 8 August 1968. He is a former...
Ian Greig 4 for 53 vs Pakistan at Birmingham 1982 England July 13, 2026 0In his report of the match, Christopher Martin-Jenkins wrote, ‘Ian Greig bowled medium-fast to a sensible line and length on...
Brian Rose – A Left Handed Opening Batsman England July 13, 2026 0The English former cricketer Brian Rose played nine Test matches and two ODIs between 1977 and 1981. I always get...
Nayan Mongia – Most Competent Indian Wicket Keeper India July 13, 2026 0Former Indian wicketkeeper and right batsman Nayan Mongia was born on December 19, 1969, in Baroda. On the tour of...
From the Taj to Milton Keynes England July 13, 2026 0From the Taj to Milton Keynes: Vic Marks, unaccustomed to reporting England victories, brings the good news from India on...
Bharat Reddy – A Reliable Indian Wicket Keeper India July 12, 2026 0Former Indian wicket-keeper Bharat Reddy is born on 12 November 1954, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He played 4 Test...
Sid Barnes – Most Colorful Characters in Cricket History Australia July 12, 2026 0Sid Barnes, known as the No. 1 rebel of Australian cricket, enjoyed the title and, for much of his eventful...
Roy Gilchrist – A Violent Temper Fast Bowler West Indies July 12, 2026 0Roy Gilchrist’s bad temper was even quicker and fiery than his speed and hostility for which he was rightly feared...
Asif Iqbal – Captain of Pakistan Team in the Prudential World Cup 1975 Pakistan July 11, 2026 0The 1975 Prudential World Cup will see Asif Iqbal Razvi as the captain of Pakistan for the first time. He...
Jack Hobbs – First Professional Cricketer to be Knighted England July 11, 2026 0Jack Hobbs was born on December 16, 1882, in Cambridge. Jack Hobbs was also known as Sir John Berry Hobbs....
When Vijay Hazare Replaced Merchant as captain of India India July 11, 2026 0When Vijay Hazare replaced Vijay Merchant as captain of India, though, I was all along under the impression that as...
