Dilip Vengsarkar masterminds India's first-ever Test victory at Lord's
June 10, 1986. On their 11th attempt, India finally won a Test match at Lord’s, thanks to a spectacular century by Dilip Vengsarkar —...
Mike Gatting: Cricket’s Bud Spencer whose career was both colourful and controversial
Former Middlesex and England captain Mike Gatting was born on June 6, 1957. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of those controversial characters...
David Gower feels Australian cricketers have a 'certain animal mentality'
Stoking the fires ahead of the Ashes series, former England captain David Gower has said Australia is a country with "no culture" and...
Greg Blewett falls prey to avian version of mental disintegration!
May 30, 2001. As Greg Blewett took strike against Durham, three ducks conspired to bring about his dismissal. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the day...
Graeme Hick becomes only the second batsman since World War II to reach 1,000 First-Class runs by May in an English season
On May 28, 1988, Graeme Hick became the second batsman since World War II to reach 1,000 First-Class runs by May in an English season. Abhishek...
Gordon Greenidge: A fascinating study of a cricketer co-produced by two cultures
Gordon Greenidge, born May 1, 1951, was one of the most destructive opening batsmen ever. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the...
Graeme Fowler: One match after scoring a Test double century, his international career was over at age 27
Graeme “Foxy” Fowler, born April 20, 1957, was an English cricketer who thrived when most frontline players left for the rebel tour...
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...
Dilip Vengsarkar: The No 1-ranked batsman in the world between 1983 and 1987
Dilip Vengsarkar, born April 6, 1956, is one of the best Indian batsmen of all time. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the career of the man who, during...
David Gower: A batsman whose feats are better chronicled by poets and painters than sports writers
April 1, 1957.The birth of David Gower, a batsman of surreal beauty at the crease. Arunabha Sengupta relives the ups and downs, sublime joys and...
