Jack Hobbs scores his hundredth hundred — at 40
May 8, 1923. A 40-year-old Jack Hobbs put injuries and ailment behind him to score his 100th First-Class century.Arunabha Sengupta recalls the innings...
Life after 40: Numbers that should be a source of great inspiration for Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar’s numbers in international cricket are staggering to say the least. His consistency and longevity speaks volumes of his ability...
Sachin Tendulkar is young at 40 compared to these great performances well past their fourth decade
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 40th birthday today [April 24, 2013]. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a few great performances by batsmen after...
Sydney Barnes: Not many would debate that he was the greatest bowler ever in the history of cricket
Sydney Barnes, born April 19, 1873, was perhaps the best ever bowler in cricket. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who took...
'Tip' Foster: The only man to have captained England in both cricket and football
Reg [Tip] Foster, born on April 16, 1878, still holds the record for the highest score on Test debut. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the only...
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack is now 150 not out
It started as a the work of a former cricketer looking to secure an income in his retirement and was priced at a modest one shilling.
When Andy Sandham scored the first-ever triple century in what was a boring Test match
On March 3, 1930 began a Test with one of the most bizarre scorecards. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the longest Tests ever that witnessed...
Neville Cardus performed the alchemy of changing reportage to literature
Neville Cardus was born on April 2, 1889, supposedly in a Manchester slum. Before him, cricket was reported. With him it was felt and appreciated....
Jack Hobbs and Don Bradman: A golden link across generations
March 8, 1929. Start of eight days of Test action that saw Jack Hobbs score his last century and Don Bradman his second. Arunabha Sengupta looks...
Why Tendulkar's tally of First-Class tons should rank over those who have scored more than him, except Bradman
With the solo effort in the first innings of the Irani Trophy, Sachin Tendulkar equalled Sunil Gavaskar’s Indian record of 81 First-Class...
