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...
Jack Hobbs scores his hundredth hundred — at 40
May 8, 1923. A 40-year-old Jack Hobbs put injuries and ailment behind him to score his 100th First-Class century.Arunabha Sengupta recalls the innings...
Graeme Hick remains unbeaten with a monumental 405
May 6, 1988. Graeme Hick scripted history by becoming the first man to score a quadruple century in England since Archie MacLaren’s 1895 effort...
Chris Gayle agrees to play for Somerset after initial refusal
West Indies' star batsman Chris Gayle has agreed to play for Somerset in the domestic Twenty20 league if he is available.
Graeme Smith makes frustrating debut as Surrey captain
South Africa star Graeme Smith suffered a frustrating debut as Surrey captain as his compatriot Alviro Petersen hit a superb 167 to put Somerset...
Arthur Wellard: One of the biggest hitters in the game who twice pummelled five sixes in an over
Arthur Wellard, born April 8, 1902, was a useful bowling all-rounder, whose big hitting ability has made him a legend in the cricketing chronicles....
Nick Compton serves notices of his potential and pedigree
Nick Compton’s resolute century at Dunedin encapsulates the essence of his batting. His game is built on the old maxim of knowing your off-stump,...
Vivian Richards: The most feared and devastating batsman in history
March 7, 1952.The birth of the most devastating and feared batsman of all time, one who took the meaning of swagger to a different level. Arunabha...
South African opener Alviro Petersen joins Somerset
South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen will be Somerset's overseas player for the first half of the 2013 English season, the county announced on Friday.
