Eknath Solkar: A heroic soldier who didn’t get his rightful due in India’s epic wins over WI and England in 1971
He was known as a “poor man’s Garry Sobers” – a left-handed all-rounder who could bowl with the new ball and spin with the...
Sunil Gavaskar’s makes a grand Test debut in India’s epic win over the West Indies
On March 10, 1971 India won their first-ever Test against West Indies. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a Test that triggered off a historic season...
Ranji Trophy: The heroes who held Mumbai's fort when the big stars were away on national duty... Part 3 of 3
Mumbai, or erstwhile Bombay, has definitely produced more Test cricketers of quality than any other Ranji Trophy side. As they eye another Ranji...
The 39 triumphs of Mumbai - Part 3 of 4
The current Ranji Trophy final marks Mumbai’s 44th appearance in the title round. The team has triumphed a whopping 39 times. This is the...
Rusi Surti earned the sobriquet of 'Poor man's Garry Sobers' for his all-round skills
Rusi Surti, who passed away in a Mumbai hospital today at the age of 76, was a useful all-rounder and an exceptional fielder in an era when Indian...
When Pele's 1000th goal overshadowed the epic effort of India's cricketing legend in the making
This week saw the 33rd anniversary of Gundappa Viswanath’s century on debut against Bill Lawry’s Australians. Arunabha Sengupta looks...
Former India players laud Eknath Solkar
Former South African fielding great Jonty Rhodes would have struggled to show his skills at forward short leg position, where the late Eknath...
Tendulkar destined to score his 100th ton at Wankhede: Wadekar
Former India skipper Ajit Wadekar voiced confidence that Sachin Tendulkar will score his hundredth century at the Wankhede stadium, saying...
Pataudi was a tiger in the covers; the best in the world
Text and illustration by Austin Coutinho
Apart from being a great practical joker, Pataudi...
1971 tour to WI: When Gavaskar & Sardesai authored an epic series win
By Nishad Pai Vaidya
The Caribbean tour marked the beginning of Gavaskar’s great career. He amassed...
