EAS Prasanna: The off-spinning magician!
Erapalli Prasanna, born on May 22, 1940, was arguably the greatest Indian off-spinner. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of one of an...
When Clive Lloyd ordered India's bloodbath at Jamaica
April 25, 1976. The end of the bloodbath in Jamaica, which gave West Indies victory in the series by a slim 2-1 margin. Arunabha Sengupta looks...
The kind of generosity Sachin Tendulkar has shown is unheard of in today's age: Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle is known as one of the most versatile singers in the history of Indian singing. But very few people know about her interest and passion...
Polly Umrigar — the backbone of Indian batting through the fifties and early sixties
Polly Umrigar, born March 28, 1926, was one of greatest batsmen in Indian cricket and a colossal figure of the fifties and sixties. Arunabha Sengupta...
21-year-old Pataudi takes over as India captain under tragic circumstances
March 23, 1962. The 21-year -old Nawab of Pataudi Jr was asked to lead India in just his fourth Test match. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the...
Dilip Sardesai's 212 lays foundation for epic series win in the West Indies
On February 20, 1971 Dilip Sardesai scored a 212 to pull India out of a hopeless situation. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at an innings that went...
When Chandu Borde fell hit wicket, four short of a hundred in each innings of a Test against a dreaded pace attack
On February 11, 1959 Chandu Borde was stopped just four runs short of two hundreds in the same Test match against the West Indies. Arunabha Sengupta...
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...
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...
Rusi Modi - one of the batting giants of India's pristine cricketing past
Rusi Modi, born on November 11, 1924, was one of the finest of the early Indian batsmen. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of a man with...
