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Ranjitsinhji most notable service rendered to game revolutionized the batting technique by developing the art of leg glance in an age of front foot driving.

Ranjitsinhji – The Great of All Time Cricketers

Everybody knows that Ranji Trophy is the major national cricket tournament in India. It started in 1934-35 and was named as a tribute to the great batsman. The most famous Ranjit Sinhji Vibhaji Jam Sahib of Nawanagar represented Cambridge...

Colin Cowdrey – First Batsman to Play 100 Tests

The second of three generations of first-class cricketers, Michael Colin Cowdrey was born on 24 December 1932 at Putumala, India. His father Ernest made one first-class appearance for Europeans in the Bombay Quadrangular Tournament in 1926-2. His sons, Chris...
Ted Dexter by (bizarrely) the brilliant French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson taken in 1961 for Queen magazine. Dexter was England captain at the time.

How to Crick your Neck?

How to Crick your Neck? - Ted Dexter takes issue with what he considers a foolish piece of advice to batsmen. The age-old argument about coaching — too little or too much — remains unresolved. Certainly, there have been...
England right-arm off-spinner Jim McConnon was born on 21 June 1922 at Burnopfield, Durham. He was a right-hand batsman who played for Glamorgan and England.

Jim McConnon – England Right Arm Off Spin Bowler

England right-arm off-spinner Jim McConnon was born on 21 June 1922 at Burnopfield, Durham. He was a right-hand batsman who played for Glamorgan and England. Jim McConnon died on January 26, 2003at his home in Altrincham, at the age...
Paul Gibb touring India with the 1953-54 commonwealth teams is playing more golf and squash than cricket.

Paul Gibb in India

Paul Gibb touring India with the 1953-54 commonwealth teams is playing more golf and squash than cricket. But he goes on recording the antics of the players while the second Test match gets underway. We had a brief cricket...
Faisalabad Test 19877-88 – England Manager Peter Lush tries to bring Shakoor Rana and Mike Gatting together, however Umpire Shakeel Khan looks on. You can also see Neil Fairbrother in the background.

The Infamous Mike Gatting and Shakoor Rana Incident

The Infamous Mike Gatting and Shakoor Rana Incident - England team arrived in the middle of October 2000 for a tour of Pakistan. It was the first since the Mike Gatting famous brawl with umpire Shakoor Rana during the...
Herbert Sutcliffe was one of England’s toughest cricketer as good as Sir Jack Hobbs, with whom he formed a famous Test match opening partnership.

Herbert Sutcliffe – England’s Toughest Cricketer

Herbert Sutcliffe was one of England’s toughest cricketers. He said he wasn’t as good as Jack Hobbs, with whom he formed a famous Test match opening partnership, Wally Hammond or Len Hutton. But he had amazing powers of concentration and tenacity and...
In 1995, Peter Martin was picked for the England side to face the West Indies for the ODI series. On 26 May 1995

Peter Martin – England Medium Fast Bowler

Introduction Former England medium-fast bowler Peter Martin was born on 15 November 1968 in Accrington, Lancashire. His nickname is “Digger” who played in 20 ODI’s and 8 Test matches for England from 1995 to 1998.  Peter Martin primarily a tall...
England off spinner Jim Laker was interviewed by John Reason for The Cricketer, England in 1966.

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...
Denis Compton was glamorous cricketer England has ever possessed. Their style captivated the crowds, last-second sweeps blending with sumptuous cover drives

Denis Compton – England Glamorous Cricketer

Denis Compton was as glamorous a cricketer as England has ever possessed. He played in a style that captivated the crowds, last-second sweeps blending with sumptuous cover drives. And there was a devil-may-care attitude to everything he did that...

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

Javed Miandad debut century against New Zealand in the first test match played at Lahore in 1976-77. In spite of the failure of Majid...

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