Allan Border slams fourth century in consecutive First-Class matches in England
On May 25, 1985 Allan Border completed his fourth consecutive First-Class hundred to set off an England tour. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at a captain’s...
Robin Smith’s magnificent innings of 167 not out – the highest score by an Englishman in ODIs
On May 21, 1993, England batsman Robin Smith smashed 167 off only 163 balls in a One-Day International (ODI) against Australia. Nishad Pai Vaidya...
MCC to celebrate Lord's Bicentenary with 2 showpiece matches
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will celebrate the Bicentenary of Lord's next year with two showpiece matches against the Rest of the World.
Mike Gatting named President of Marylebone Cricket Club
Former England captain Mike Gatting was on Wednesday named President of the historic Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
Simon O’Donnell’s fastest fifty in ODIs — off 18 balls
On May 2, 1990 Australia flogged Sri Lanka in the second semifinal of the Austral-Asia cup. If Dean Jones’s century grinded the Sri Lankans,...
Australia's Ashes squad labelled 'best of a bad lot' by media
The recall of two 35-year-old veterans for the Ashes series against England shows the lack of quality coming through the Australian ranks, with...
Dickie Bird: The superstar among umpires
Dickie Bird, born April 19, 1933, was more than an umpire. He was an institution within cricket, universally loved and respected, and instantly...
McDermott's cricketing career and life were like a rollercoaster rides – exhilarating highs and sudden plunges
Craig McDermott, born April 14, 1965, was one of the most successful of Australian fast bowlers whose career was forever plagued by injuries. Arunabha...
Steve and Mark Waugh become the first twins to feature together in Tests
On April 5, 1991, Steve and Mark Waugh became the first male twins to appear together in Test cricket. While the former was already an established...
Allan Border takes four wickets in nine balls without conceding a run!
March 25, 1991. In the second Test at Georgetown, Allan Border produced an incredible spell of bowling with his sparingly used left-arm spinners,...
