IPL spot-fixing controversy: Sreesanth’s alleged involvement could open a can of worms
If a player earning $400,000 (approximately 2.1 crores) has willed to do wrong, can the rest of his genre be completely discounted? The fact that...
Karthik Parimal
(Karthik Parimal, a Correspondent with CricketCountry, is a cricket aficionado and a worshipper of the game. He idolises Steve Waugh and can give up anything, absolutely anything, just to watch a Kumar Sangakkara cover drive. He can be followed on Twitter at https://twitter.com/karthik_parimal)
Moments in history
Hansie Cronje wears an earpiece to take instructions from outside the field during a World Cup match
On May 15, 1999, Hansie Cronje ran into the first of his many major troubles, when he plugged-in an earpiece, to receive instructions from coach...
Moments in history
When West Indies successfully chased 418 to win amidst several on-field dramas
On May 13, 2003, West Indies pulled off a heist, against all odds, over Steve Waugh’s invincible line-up. Although the result didn’t...
Moments in history
When West Indies pummelled New Zealand in their own backyard
On May 8, 1985, New Zealand registered yet another collapse against West Indies, thereby conceding the series 2-0. Malcolm Marshall was the protagonist,...
Moments in history
Upul Chandana: The Sri Lankan spinner whose form fluctuated like a sinusoidal wave
Upul Chandana, born May 7, 1972, was one of Sri Lanka’s able leg-spinners, whose career coincided with that of Muttiah Muralitharan’s....
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Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson register Australia’s highest for the opening wicket
On May 6, 1965, Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson scripted Australia’s highest opening partnership, a massive 382, in Australia’s total of...
Sandeep Patil-led selection committee deserves a pat on the back for showing vision and guts
The selection of the Indian cricket team often throws open the doors for a debate. While pundits, purists and fans may disagree on the inclusion...
Moments in history
Inzamam-ul-Haq becomes the second Pakistani to score a triple century in Tests
On May 2, 2002, Inzamam-ul-Haq became the second Pakistani batsman to score a 300 in Tests. The knock of 329, that included 38 boundaries and 9...
Moments in history
Steve Waugh’s defining double hundred that brought down the might of the West Indian empire
On May 1, 1995: Steve Waugh’s double century toppled West Indies from their imposing pedestal, enabled Australia to win the series 2-1 and...
Moments in history
When Aravinda de Silva scored two unbeaten hundreds — the first to achieve the feat in a Test match
On April 29, 1997, Sri Lanka’s Aravinda de Silva became the first man to score two unbeaten hundreds in a Test — a record he alone holds...
