Dermot Reeve throws his bat and prompts a rule change
May 16, 1996. Start of the county game between Warwickshire and Hampshire that saw some bizarre tactics on the final day. Arunabha Sengupta looks...
Singing helps me to stay focussed, says MS Dhoni
Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's mind wanders in several directions while he is batting but he manages to keep the focus by humming songs...
Mike Brearley and the art of captaincy
Mike Brearley, born April 28, 1942, was one of the most successful captains ever seen in cricket. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and leadership...
When Shoaib Akhtar clocked over 100 miles per hour
On April 27, 2002, Shoaib Akhtar became the first man in the history of international cricket to cross the 100-mile barrier, but the International...
Interview: Dennis Amiss reveals why he was happy to see Tony Grieg lose his wicket
Dennis Amiss speaks to Arunabha Sengupta, Cricketcountry’s Chief Cricket Writer, about his career highs and lows, facing the best fast bowlers...
Peter Toohey: The man who turned down Packer’s megabucks to serve Australian cricket in exemplary fashion in their hour of need
Peter Toohey, born on April 20, 1954, was a pocket-sized explosive batsman. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the torchbearers of Australian...
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...
Alan Knott – arguably the greatest wicketkeeper ever
Alan Knott, born April 9, 1946, was arguably the greatest wicket-keeper to have played for England, and perhaps the best-ever in the world. Arunabha...
Ajit Wadekar: The man who led India to her first-ever series wins in the West Indies and England
Ajit Wadekar, born April 1, 1941, is the man who led India to the top of world cricket for the first time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the...
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...
