Gordon Greenidge scores 226 in his penultimate Test
April 23, 1991. Eight days short of his 40th birthday, playing what would be the penultimate Test match of his career, Gordon Greenidge took the...
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...
Ben McDermott named in Australia U-19 squad for New Zealand tour
Ben McDermott, son of Australian bowling legend Craig McDermott, was Tuesday named in the 14-player Australia Under-19 squad to tour New Zealand...
Sachin Tendulkar's magical 114 at Perth
On February 3, 1992, Sachin Tendulkar hit a magnificent hundred at Perth to stamp his eternal class on the history of the game. Arunabha Sengupta...
Mohammad Azharuddin's Adelaide magic under monumental pressure
Mohammad Azharuddin walked in at 102 for four, requiring 372 for a win on the last day at Adelaide, having managed a mere 61 runs in the last six...
When West Indies pipped Australia at the post to win by the narrowest of margins
One of the greatest Tests of all time culminated in the narrowest of margins on January 26, 1993. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the most...
Heaven for Ravi Shastri and hell for Shane Warne
On January 5, 1992, a day when Shane Warne made his first Test appearance, India’s Ravi Shastri scripted a meticulously planned double-century...
It's 25 years since Australia won their first World Cup
On November 8, 1987, Australia beat England by seven runs in a tense World Cup final at Calcutta. Arunabha Sengupta recounts the thrills and spills...
The day Kapil Dev's sporting spirit cost India a World Cup match by the narrowest of margins
On this day 25 years ago, Australia rode a wonderful gesture of sportsmanship to win a cliff-hanger against India in the 1987 World Cup. Arunabha...
Craig McDermott appointed Ireland bowling coach
Ireland have pulled off a major coup with the signing of former Australia paceman Craig McDermott as their new bowling coach and consultant.
