Hansie Cronje's lawyer Clem Druker dies
Clem Druker, who was the legal representative of late South African captain Hansie Cronje during his match-fixing trial in 2000, has passed away...
Albie Morkel: Perfect example of a modern day all-rounder
Albie Morkel, born on June 10, 1981 is a hard-hitting batsman and a wicket-taking bowler - the perfect example of the modern all-rounder. With the...
IPL spot-fixing controversy: Syed Kirmani feels ashamed to call himself a cricketer
Former India wicketkeeper and member of 1983 World Cup winning team, Syed Kirmani on Sunday said that he is ashamed to call himself a cricketer...
Cricket needs to be cleaned up — now
Gurunath Meiyappan’s alleged involvement in the betting scandal has rocked cricket’s foundation. Cricket lovers are hurt. Will the scandal...
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...
