Don Bradman's somewhat dubious associations with November 29
November 29 has curious connections with the great Don Bradman. Arunabha Sengupta writes that although the customary hundreds feature in the great...
The man who held India's best bowling efforts in Tests, till Hirwani and Kumble bettered it
He held the Indian record for best figures in a Test innings and match for a long time. Jasu Patel, born on November 26, 1924, was also the...
The 100th First-Class century
On this day 65 years ago Don Bradman pushed a single to the mid-on to complete his one 100th First-Class century. Arunabha Sengupta relives the...
The great all-rounder before the advent of Kapil Dev
A pedigree cricketer who worked wonders for the balance of the side, Dattu Phadkar is one of the seven players who are to be posthumously honoured...
Remembering the man who figured in the world record for the highest partnership for any wicket
Ninety-one years ago Gul Mohammad, who played cricket for both India and Pakistan, was born on this day. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career...
Mohinder Amarnath's axing as a selector - the reasons why
Was it his opinion that there should be a change in captaincy? Was it his refusing to open his mind to suggestions? Or, did it have to do...
Amarnaths among father and son pairs who have appeared in the same match
Recently, Shivnarine Chanderpaul added a double century stand with his son in a club match.Arunabha Sengupta looks...
Lala Amarnath - one of the most colourful & controversial cricketers
Exactly 101 years ago, the man of who scored the first Test century for India was born. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of Lala Amarnath,...
Cricketing Rifts 19 - 'Best umpire' or 'best cheat'?
The Dhoni-Sehwag rift may have been true or blown out of proportion by the media. However, far from being unique, discords such as this have been...
