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Brian Close ways out of the way of a Michael Holding bouncer England v West Indies Old Traffor2 1 Brian Close

Brian Close: The Teenage Sensation Who Became England’s Youngest Cricketer in 1949

March 1, 2026

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

Alan Ward: A Colt of Classic Potential

February 28, 2026

Joel Garner was phenomenally accurate, but the one word you had to focus on was ‘bounce’. You were always looking at a length ball from him and thinking.

Joel Garner – 6ft 8in Big Bird 1977–87

February 28, 2026

Australian Ray Lindwall raised the standard for fast bowlers in the ten years after the Second World War represented in 61 Tests from 1946-47 to 1960.

Ray Lindwall: The Fast-Bowling Maestro of Australian Cricket (1946–1960)

February 28, 2026

Wally Hammond was a giant among England cricketers. Their premier batsman in the period between Jack Hobbs and Len Hutton

Wally Hammond ! England Giant Batsman 1927–1947

February 28, 2026

Labour of love for the men

Labour of love for the men

February 27, 2026

Erapalli Anantharao Srinivas Prasanna or EAS is by far the finest offie that India has ever produced.

Can Professionals Plead Fatigue?

February 27, 2026

Alvin Kallicharran - Warwickshire

Alvin Kallicharan – One of Finest Left Handed batsman

February 27, 2026

Richie Benaud displayed flair in everything, either batting, intelligent and varied leg-spin, brilliant close catching, instinctive and positive captaincy.

Richie Benaud – Influential Cricket Personality Post the Era of World War II

February 26, 2026

David Gower trying to pick one out, given all their strengths and differences, is not easy but the palm would have to go to nasty little Malcolm Marshall.

Malcom Marshall – Most Persuasively of all Windies Peers

February 26, 2026

Don Bradman is almost run out at 101 in his innings of 169

Don Bradman: Greatest batsman of all Time, 1928 – 1948

February 26, 2026

Don Bradman's average plummeted in the Body-line series when the need for raw courage was added to the equation.

Don Bradman’s Average Plummeted in the Body-line Series

February 25, 2026

Viv Richards pulls, England v West Indies, Lord's, World Cup final, 23 June 1979

Viv Richards West Indies, 1974 –1991

February 25, 2026

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Muttiah Muralitharan – True Magician In the History of Cricket

February 25, 2026

it says a lot for how good and effective Richard Hadlee was? That comparison as a fast bowler was not as fast as either but that did not greatly matter.

How Good And Effective Richard Hadlee Was?

February 25, 2026

The year 1864 saw another landmark in the young W.G. Grace's progress. While still only 15, with a serious illness not far behind him.

Unveiling the Remarkable Journey of W.G. Grace in 1864: A Cricket Legend’s Beginnings

February 24, 2026

Kapil Dev was the first bowler in the history of the game, by getting more than 400 test wickets and the first player to get 200 wickets in ODI format.

Kapil Dev- The Greatest Indian Cricketer 1978–94

February 24, 2026

India v Pakistan Third Test Match Bombay December 1979

India v Pakistan Third Test Match Bombay December 1979

February 24, 2026

Carl Hooper – Known for his lazy elegance with both bat and ball

February 24, 2026

The toe-crushing yorkers he threw at the world's best batsmen were a specialty; Ricky Ponting was bowled out by Bond in all six ODIs they played.

Shane Bond – The Best Kiwis Fast Bowler after Richard Hadlee

February 23, 2026

Stan McCabe on the attack on his way to a brilliant 187 Not out on Dec 07 1932

Stan McCabe Epic 187 Not Out vs England in Body-line Series

February 23, 2026

In February 1882, George Coulthard made his only Test appearance as a player for Australia, making 6 at No 11 and not bowling.

George Coulthard – Not Only Played Test But Also Umpired in a Test Match

February 23, 2026

Rashid Latif was steady wicket keeper and handy batsman. In 1998, he captained Pakistan cricket team, but his position went down and left out of the team.

Rashid Latif – Best Ever Pakistani Wicket Keeper

February 23, 2026

Behind the stumps, he was one of the chirpiest keepers and the stump microphone revealed his full repertoire. "Well bowled" and "shabash" were among his favorite soundbites.

Moin Khan: The Chirpiest Wicket Keeper

February 22, 2026

Desmond Haynes – “Joe” to his teammates. He was born in the parish of St. James in Barbados on February 15, 1956.

Desmond Haynes – A Spectacular Beginning

February 22, 2026

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