INDIA vs ENGLAND – When is a Stand not a Partnership?
This is the match report of the Fifth Test between India vs England at Chidambaram Stadium at Madras Jan, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 1983. This was a Test of records, and inevitably a draw, to make four in...
The End for Huddersfield
Huddersfield - a Yorkshire county out the ground from the past. As with Headingley, the cricket ground was joined onto a rugby league ground Richards, Greenidge, and Tavaré all had their day here. The WCM article was interesting to...
Alan Knott – One of the Most Eccentric Characters in Cricket
The eccentricities of genius Mark Pougatch loved Alan Knott for his uniqueness. His hankie Headingley 1981 was a Test match that immortalized Ian Botham in the eyes of so many teenagers that he’s still their cricket hero a quarter...
Mike Atherton – Stubborn Opening Batsman of his Era
You might be feeling nostalgic about anything to do with English cricket. The only ‘good old days’ when long to return to are the Edgbaston and Trent Bridge Tests of 2005. With the Michael Atherton years, I wish to...
Doug Wright – The Man of Hat-tricks
Many cricketers grew up on tales of Doug Wright born on August 21st, 1914, and his brilliance as a legspinner for Kent and England. Great Sir Don Bradman rated him the most dangerous he ever faced. Wright took 108...
Jim Laker – Interview After Memorable 19 for 90
England off-spinner Jim Laker was interviewed by John Reason for The Cricketer, England in 1966. We reproduce below Jim Laker’s views on the match and unsurpassable record as it makes interesting reading.
On the day before the match, we went...
Peter Marner – First Person to Win List-A Man-of-the-Match Award
Lancashire all-rounder Peter Marner was born on March 31, 1936, at Greenacres Oldham, Lancashire. Peter Marner was the youngest player to represent the county, making his debut against Sussex in August 1952 at the age of 16 years and...
Pakistan Conquers England at Multan in 2005
Pakistan Conquers England at Multan in 2005. England started off as favorites due to their much-hyped performance in the Ashes series against Australia. But an unfortunate incidental injury to their Captain Michael Vaughan dampened the spirits in the English...
Ashes Memories – Mark Butcher Leads with a Dazzler
Mark Butcher played a dazzling inning against Australia at the Oval. England left-hand batsman Mark Butcher came back from near nothingness to cement his place. This was a rare feat in cricket history as he scored an unbeaten 173...
Mandy Mitchell-Innes – An Intelligent University Talent
Norman Mandy Mitchell-Innes England's oldest surviving Test cricketer, died on December 28, 2006, at the age of 92. He was the last England cricketer who played a Test before the Second World War, and his death left the 89-year-old...
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Richie Benaud Australia, 1952 – 1964
Richie Benaud, the Australian leg spinner displayed flair in everything he did. Whether it was aggressive batting, intelligent and varied leg-spin, brilliant close catching,...
