140 years before IPL spot-fixing: Ted Pooley and cricket's first betting-related suspension
In the wake of the betting scandals that have rocked the cricket world, and laments about the modern day corruption bringing the ‘gentleman’s...
Hansie Cronje wears an earpiece to take instructions from outside the field during a World Cup match
On May 15, 1999, Hansie Cronje ran into the first of his many major troubles, when he plugged-in an earpiece, to receive instructions from coach...
Bob Woolmer: A tragic end to a highly successful career as player and coach
Born on May 14, 1948, Bob Woolmer was a genuine all-rounder who played for Kent and England, and later went on to become one of the most respected...
Herschelle Gibbs: South African cricket’s enfant terrible caught for smoking marijuana
On May 11, 2011, South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs was accused of smoking marijuana during post-match celebrations at St John’s. Abhishek...
Pat Symcox: An off-spinner who bowled economically and a batsman who was dangerous lower down the order
Pat Symcox’s physique never gave anyone the idea that he bowled innocent off-breaks — or even bowled anything slower than genuine pace....
Hansie Cronje confesses to taking money from bookmakers
April 11, 2000. A late-night telephone call shattered the tranquil bliss of the noble game forever. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the day when Hansie...
Clive Rice: Sachin Tendulkar should play until not a drop of juice is left in that orange
In a candid interview with Arunabha Sengupta, CricketCountry’s Chief Cricket Writer, Clive Rice talks about his playing days, the forthcoming...
When Pat Symcox became only the third player in Test history to score a hundred as a No 10 batsman
On February 15, 1998, South Africa’s No. 10 batsman and premier spinner Pat Symcox became only the third player to score a Test century in...
South Africa vs Pakistan: The dark art of captaincy
The toss for the first-ever Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Johannesburg just over 18 years ago was ostensibly...
Centurion forfeitures and the day Hansie Cronje sold Test cricket
On January 18, 2000, South Africa and England each forfeited an innings to revive a dying Test match and engineer an enthralling finish. It transpired...
