The Majestic Sachin Tendulkar – 1989–2013
Sahin Tendulkar throughout the intervening period, at least up to late 2013 when he finally bowed out amid great fanfare in his home city of Mumbai, the little master continued to play the game at the highest level and,...
Tied Matches in the History of Test Cricket
More than 2000 Test matches had played in the 141-year history of cricket. Only two Tied Matches in the History of Test Cricket so far. The two incredible matches were played by the Australian team against two different teams....
Sri Lanka Triumph Coca-Cola Cup Triangular Series 2001
Jayasuriya hit a masterful 99 to set up Sri Lanka's 121-run victory over India in the day-night final of the Coca-Cola Cup triangular one-day cricket series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 5, 2001. The Sri...
Pankaj Roy – Most Prolific Opener Before Gavaskar
Pankaj Roy was one of those who lived up to the early promise he held out. By scoring a century on debut in the Ranji Trophy in 1946-47, and scores in the inter-university matches and by hitting an unbeaten...
Javagal Srinath – Indian Finest Bowler of 1990’s
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. He was India's second most successful fast bowler after stepping into the shoes...
Subrata Guha – Former Indian Swing Bowler
The former Indian swing bowler Subrata Guha was an accurate right-arm medium pace bowler who could swing the ball in both ways. Unfortunately, his Test appearances were limited. He was born at Calcutta on Jan 31, 1946.
Subrata Guha played...
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi – An Elegant Batsman and Captain
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was a former Indian cricketer and captain. His full name was Nawab Muhammad Mansoor Ali Khan Siddiqui Pataudi also famous as Mansur Ali Khan or M.A.K Pataudi with nicknamed is Tiger Pataudi. He was born...
Pakistan Tours India in 1952-53
After winning the Test status, Pakistan Tours India in 1952-53 gained huge attention in subcontinent fans. This was Pakistan's first-ever Test series in the cricket history. The baby awarded the tour of India where it played 13 matches including...
Dilip Sardesai – India’s Renaissance Man of 1971
Dilip Sardesai was a right-hand middle-order batsman and occasional right-arm slow bowler, who played first-class cricket Bombay and India. Former Indian Test batsman Dilip Sardesai played 30 Tests between 1961 till 1972, scoring 2001 runs, including five centuries, at...
Sunil Gavaskar – The Perfect Opener
Sunil Gavaskar is another in a long line of prolific run-makers to come out of Mumbai. Sunil Gavaskar was a little man with immense talent and determination. He had a wonderful technique, wonderful balance, and a wonderful eye for...