Vintcent van der Bijl: A gentle giant whose greatness as a fast bowler could never be showcased in Tests or ODIs
Vintcent van der Bijl, born on March 19, 1948, was one of the greatest fast-medium bowlers of all time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at yet another...
The last day as a Test match player for Barry Richards, Graeme Pollock, Mike Procter and other SA greats
March 10, 1970. South Africa completed a 4-0 rout over the visiting Australian side. With fantastic players and phenomenal all-round strength, the...
Lee Irvine: Could have been the Adam Gilchrist of his times, but sadly belonged to South Africa’s lost generation
Lee Irvine, the swashbuckling batsman-wicket-keeper, was born on March 9, 1944. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at yet another talented cricketer...
Graeme Pollock: One of the two left-handers Don Bradman admire the most
Graeme Pollock, born February 27, 1944, was one of the greatest batsmen to play the game and one of the many South Africans of his day whose careers...
Graeme Pollock’s 274 and his extravaganza with Barry Richards
On this day 43 years ago, Graeme Pollock stroked his way to a majestic 274 against Australia at Durban. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the innings along...
Doug Walters — a spectacular entertainer
Doug Walters, born on December 21, 1945, was one of the most talented batsmen of all time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the greatest...
