Brian Lara: A left-handed genius who made batting look surreal
Brian Lara, born May 2, 1969, was a genius with the willow, a left-handed legend the likes of whom grace the world once in a generation. Arunabha...
When Mark Taylor’s fighting hundred helped Australia conquer Antigua
On April 29, 1991, Mark Taylor battled against the West Indian pacemen to score a fantastic 144. The innings helped Australia set a huge target...
Malcolm Marshall: The nuclear warhead in the West Indian pace arsenal
Malcolm Marshall, born April 18, 1958, was perhaps the greatest of the famed West Indian fast bowlers — certainly the most terrifying. Arunabha...
Alec Stewart: England's most-capped Test player who served as batsman, 'keeper and captain
Born on April 8, 1963, Alec Stewart was England’s captain, batsman and wicket-keeper. Abhishek Mukherjee recalls the career of the most capped...
Imran, Miandad script a famous Test win against the mighty West Indies
On April 6, 1988, Pakistan handed West Indies its first defeat at home in 10 years, after Javed Miandad’s hundred and Imran Khan’s brilliance...
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...
Brian Lara turns almost certain defeat into sensational victory with an epic 153 not out against Australia
March 30, 1999. Brian Lara’s moment of miracle. The 153 not out at Barbados was perhaps the best innings of his superb career. Arunabha Sengupta...
Curtly Ambrose skittles England out to their lowest-ever score in Tests — 46
March 29, 1994. England did enjoy the better of the exchanges for three and a half days of the Port of Spain Test against the West Indies. However,...
Brian Lara's brutal 213 stuns the mighty Australians
On March 14, 1999, Brian Lara scored a magical 213 to single-handedly reverse his side’s dwindling fortunes, after months of consistent defeats....
When Mike Gatting's nose was pulped by a vicious bouncer from Malcolm Marshall
February 18, 1986. Malcolm Marshall’s nasty lifter struck Mike Gatting squarely on the nose before dropping on to the stumps. Arunabha Sengupta...
