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Alan Davidson: One of the greatest left-arm fast bowlers in the history of cricket

By On June 15, 2013, 9:27 am

Alan Davidson, born June 14, 1929, was one of the greatest left-arm fast bowlers of all time and batted well enough to be counted among the game’s...

Wally Grout: A champion wicket-keeper and a thorough gentleman

By On March 30, 2013, 9:48 am

Wally Grout, that fine Australian wicket-keeper, was born on March 30, 1927. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at an excellent player, a thorough gentleman...

Bobby Simpson - the man who was Australia's savior in many roles

By On February 3, 2013, 10:07 am

Bobby Simpson, undoubtedly one of the most versatile men linked to cricket, was born on February 3, 1936. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a figure...

When Bobby Simpson's all-round show thwarted England at Sydney

By On January 12, 2013, 9:03 am

On January 12, 1963, Bobby Simpson not only registered his best bowling figures, but put up a superb all-round display at the Sydney Cricket Ground...

The first-ever Tied Test

By On December 14, 2012, 1:13 pm

On December 14, 1960, Joe Solomon threw down the stumps from square-leg to run out Ian Meckiff, and Test cricket witnessed the first ever Tie. Arunabha...

American President watches Test match cricket

By On December 8, 2012, 12:05 am

On December 8, 1959, a day of the drabbest cricketing action in Karachi, Dwight Eisenhower became the first American President to watch Test cricket....

The man who held India's best bowling efforts in Tests, till Hirwani and Kumble bettered it

By On November 26, 2012, 9:21 am

He held the Indian record for best figures in a Test innings and match for a long time. Jasu Patel, born on November 26, 1924, was also the...

Remembering Wes Hall - the man who bowled that epic last over in the 1960 tied Test

By On September 12, 2012, 10:32 am

Seventy six years ago, Sir Wes Hall, one of the finest fast bowlers Barbados and West Indies have produced, was born. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back...

Davidson cherishes ICC Hall of Fame induction

By On September 13, 2011, 12:18 pm

By CricketCountry Staff

 

ICC Hall of Fame inductee Alan Davidson is thrilled by the honour bestowed upon...

Ambrose, Davidson inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

By On September 12, 2011, 6:03 pm

Fast bowlers -- Alan Davidson of Australia and Curtly Ambrose of West Indies -- and former Australia women's team captain Belinda Clark has...