Spot-fixing and Woolmer’s death: How numbers can help detect anomalies
With the kind of technology available, and astute use of mathematical models, many anomalies in the field of play can be readily flagged as suspicious....
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...
Bob Woolmer: A tragic end to a highly successful career as player and coach
Born on May 14, 1948, Bob Woolmer was a genuine all-rounder who played for Kent and England, and later went on to become one of the most respected...
Rajiv Rajendra's novel 'The League' loosely based on Indian Premier League
The timing of the release of Rajiv Rajendra's second 'Crim-Cric' novel "The League" is perfect considering it falls bang in...
Mohammad Asif's promising career receives serious blow
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif's remarkable talent promised much more than he delivered.
Mansoor Amjad sets sight on making a return to the Pakistan side
Sialkot-born Mansoor Amjad — a key member of the 2004 Under-19 team that won the World Cup in Bangladesh — was regarded as the next...
Bob Woolmer found dead in his hotel room; possibly murdered
March 18, 2007. A day after Pakistan had crashed out of the 2007 World Cup with a humiliating loss to Ireland, coach Bob Woolmer was found dead...
Clive Rice: Sachin Tendulkar should play until not a drop of juice is left in that orange
In a candid interview with Arunabha Sengupta, CricketCountry’s Chief Cricket Writer, Clive Rice talks about his playing days, the forthcoming...
Ali Bacher lauds South Africa selection panel that appointed Graeme Smith as captain
Former South African cricket supremo Ali Bacher has lauded the 2003 Omar Henry-led selection committee for appointing Graeme Smith as national captain...
ICC World T20 2012: Chris Gayle's female friends arrested
Sri Lankan police arrested three British women who were found socialising in the hotel rooms of West Indies players, including star batsman Chris...
