Albert Trott: The first bowler in First-Class history to take two hat-tricks in an innings
On May 22, 1907 Albert Trott became the first bowler to take two hat-tricks in a single First-Class innings. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at one of...
‘Tich’ Freeman: Colossus who ruled the County Championship for Kent
‘Tich’ Freeman, born May 17, 1888, was an ace British leg-spinner. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of a colossus whose stats...
Chris Rogers scores double ton for Middlesex
Chris Rogers gave Australia a timely Ashes boost with a fine double century in Middlesex's county championship draw against Surrey at Lord's...
Mike Gatting named President of Marylebone Cricket Club
Former England captain Mike Gatting was on Wednesday named President of the historic Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
Phil Tufnell: A maverick on and off the field
Phil Tufnell, born on April 29, 1966, was an eccentric yet efficient left-arm spinner. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the real characters...
Mike Selvey – A promising start that saw premature end after just 3 Tests
Mike Selvey, born on April 25, 1948, played three Tests for England in 1976-77. On his debut, he accounted for the wickets of Roy Fredericks, Vivian...
Bill Edrich: Success, failure, drinks and divorces
March 26, 1916. The birth of Bill Edrich, one of the pillars of English batting during the difficult phase immediately after the Second World War....
Phil Edmonds: A maverick cricketer and multi-millionaire businessman
Phil Edmonds, the Middlesex and England left-arm spinner, was born on March 8, 1951 — in Zambia. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at a competent bowler...
Patsy Hendren — great cricketer and greater entertainer
Patsy Hendren, born February 5, 1889, was a brilliant batsman, extraordinary fielder and one of the most popular players to have played the game....
Andrew Strauss awarded honorary life membership of MCC
Former England captain Andrew Strauss was on Monday awarded honorary life membership of the MCC, the prestigious English institution responsible...
