David Warner and the other cricketer-journalist duels
David Warner’s outburst on Twitter has created a new benchmark for player-journalist feuds, but such rifts are not new in the cricketing world....
Michael Atherton: "The face of the English spirit"
Michael Atherton, English captain, opening batsman, and reputed journalist, was born on March 23, 1968. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a player...
Ian Botham finds Australia's Homeworkgate scandal 'hilarious'
England great Ian Botham revealed he was relishing Australia's woes in India after four players were suspended for indiscipline, mocking the...
Jayasuriya's 44-ball 82 sends shell-shocked England out of the World Cup
Sanath Jayasuriya came into the 1996 World Cup with a batting average of 19.53 from 98 ODIs. Even before he masterminded Sri Lanka to victory in...
When a Test match was abandoned by umpires after 10.1 overs because of a dangerous track!
One of the shortest Tests was played at Kingston on January 29, 1998. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a Test match that had to be abandoned because...
Eden Gardens' curator Prabir Mukherjee shoos away Michael Atherton from pitch
Eden Gardens' veteran curator Prabir Mukherjee, known for his steadfast adherence to the rules and traditional values of cricket, Monday shooed...
Ricky Ponting is right up there with the best: Mike Atherton
Former England captain Michael Atherton hailed Ricky Ponting as a "great competitor" after the Australia star announced Thursday his intention...
Merv Hughes - the moustachioed master of sledging
The master of sledging and the formidable fast bowler Merv Hughes, born November 23, 1961, celebrates his 51st birthday today. Arunabha...
Sky Sports' commentary team working from both office and home after BCCI's ban
In the last 23 years, Sky Sports has covered almost all of England s overseas Test matches, and since 1994, they haven t missed out on any. In this...
Loss of form key factor in Andrew Strauss' retirement: Michael Atherton
Former England captain Michael Atherton said Andrew Strauss had picked the right time to go as he ended his reign as England Test skipper by...
