Lala Amarnath's grandson Digvijay makes First-Class debut
Following in the footsteps of his legendary grandfather Lala Amarnath, Digvijay Amarnath has made his foray into cricket with a first-class debut...
An awesome Fantasy XI of Indian greats who played only Test cricket
The 2013 Indian Premier League has just taken off. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the Indian Test heroes of the yesteryear who would have undoubtedly...
Origin and history of the Carmody Field
As Monty Panesar faced Kane Williamson and Trent Boult in the final overs in Auckland, nine men and the wicketkeeper huddled around him, lurking...
Polly Umrigar overcomes personal batting crisis to score an unbeaten 130 in India’s first-ever Test victory
On February 9, 1952 Pahlan Ratanji Umrigar produced an innings of exquisite quality against a strong English attack. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back...
Time wasting by the West Indies and an incredible umpiring howler deny India a famous win
On February 8, 1949 India were set 361 in their fourth innings for what would have been their first Test victory. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back...
Indian captaincy, a farcical musical chairs – six captains in seven Tests!
Due to an almost unbelievable chain of events, the slot for the Indian Test captain underwent a roller-coaster experience for the disastrous home...
The most undeserving of all Indian cricketers who brought shame and ridicule to the nation
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Vijayananda Gajapathi Raju, the Maharajkumar of Vizianagram, arguably the worst and most undeserving Test cricketer ever,...
The first-ever Test match on Indian soil
The first Test on Indian soil had started at the Bombay Gymkhana on December 15, 1933. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a historic Test that also...
Don Bradman 185, India 58 and 98
On December 4, 1947, caught on a rain-affected wicket, Indian batsmen could manage just 58 and 98 against Ernie Toshack and the others....
The supreme blaster who played havoc with an English attack
Exactly 86 years ago, CK Nayudu slaughtered the strong MCC bowling to score 153 in less than two hours for the Hindus at the Bombay Gymkhana.Arunabha...
