Rodney Hogg: A talented fast bowler whose career failed to reach the expected heights
The tearaway Rodney Hogg was born on March 5, 1951. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the career of a fast bowler who, despite a gala start, faded away...
Michael Slater: A destructive batsman and a self-destructive cricketer
Born on February 21, 1970, Michael Slater was another one of the many cricketers who could have achieved so much more in their careers, but couldn’t,...
Faf du Plessis replaces banned AB de Villiers as South Africa captain
Francois 'Faf' du Plessis was handed the captaincy of the South African One-Day International team on Sunday after AB de Villiers was suspended...
AB de Villiers banned for two ODIs due to slow over rate
South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been suspended for two ODIs while his teammates have been fined 100 per cent of their match fees for maintaining...
The first player to win the World Cup as both cricketer and coach
Geoff Marsh, the opening batsman who formed an essential part of the resurgence of Australian cricketer in the 1980s, was born on December 31, 1958.Abhishek...
David Boon - the man who played a huge role in Australia's domination under Allan Border
David Boon played a key role in four of Australia’s Ashes triumphs, and was considered the best batsman in Test cricket for a good five years. Karthik...
When Richard Hadlee denied himself a 10-wicket innings haul by putting team over personal milestone
Three decades ago, international cricket featured some of the greatest all-rounders ever, whose presence elevated cricket of that era to exceptional...
Hometown hero MS Dhoni to lead India in Ranchi's first ODI
Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead the Indian team in the first match to be played at the newly constructed international-standard cricket stadium in...
