Moments in history Page 20

‘Snuffy’ Browne: Test cap No. 1 for West Indies
Pradip DholeApril 3, 2017 10:16 PM IST
There is no question about the fact that Browne was an undoubted hero as far as cricket in British Guiana was concerned in the early
Neville Cardus performed the alchemy of changing reportage to literature
Arunabha SenguptaApril 2, 2017 1:53 PM IST
Before Neville Cardus, cricket was reported. With him it was felt and appreciated. Unfortunately, Yes, his cricket chronicles mingle fact and fabrication to the extent
Emrys Davies: The Glamorgan rock
Pradip DholeMarch 31, 2017 11:45 PM IST
Of the Championship matches played at Rodney Parade, Newport, the game played from May 31 to June 2 of 1939 was by far the most
Aftab Baloch: Pakistan batsman known for a quadruple-century
Bharath RamarajMarch 31, 2017 3:08 PM IST
Aftab Baloch is best remembered for the one moment he had in his career against Baluchistan.
Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara: Cricket captain and first Prime Minister of Fiji
Abhishek MukherjeeMarch 30, 2017 4:33 PM IST
Ratu Mara toured New Zealand with a Fijian side and led Fiji to a famous win over West Indies. They also call him the Founding
Jack Cowie: New Zealand's first bowling superstar
Abhishek MukherjeeMarch 30, 2017 9:33 AM IST
With a 40-wicket restriction, Cowie has the best average among all New Zealand bowlers, ahead of Richard Hadlee and Shane Bond; they are the only
No, Michael Angelow was not the first streaker in Test cricket
B SreeramMarch 26, 2017 2:11 PM IST
Michael Angelow was not the first streaker to ‘take field’ during a Test. In fact, he was not even the second.
The first streaker at Lord’s cricket ground
Arunabha SenguptaMarch 26, 2017 1:45 PM IST
It was August 4, 1975. The person was called Michael Angelow.
Mohammad Ashraful becomes Test cricket's youngest centurion — on his debut
Sarang BhaleraoMarch 22, 2017 4:59 PM IST
Born on September 8, 2001, Mohammad Ashraful — a 17-year-old prodigy displayed his precocious talent by scoring a century on Test debut for Bangladesh. In
India bowled out for 125, blow Pakistan away for 87
Abhishek MukherjeeMarch 22, 2017 12:14 AM IST
Imran Khan took 6 for 14, but could not prevent India from winning a sensational thriller.
Kyle Christie: The cricketer who debuted via Facebook
Pramod AnanthMarch 21, 2017 1:26 PM IST
Within a few months of responding an ad on Facebook, Kyle Christie made his international debut for Hong Kong against Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Dilawar Hussain: a fighter on both sides of the stumps
Abhishek MukherjeeMarch 19, 2017 4:58 PM IST
Dr Dilawar Hussain looked extremely clumsy while batting; and yet he had the penchant for long, tireless knocks in tight situations. He also averaged 42
ICC World Cup 2007: India break World Cup 400-run barrier
Abhishek MukherjeeMarch 19, 2017 1:54 AM IST
Sri Lanka's 398 for 5 was the world record till then. But India took things to the next level. It was also Anil Kumble's last
ICC World Cup 2011: Pakistan end Australia’s 34-match unbeaten run
Abhishek MukherjeeMarch 18, 2017 11:56 PM IST
Australia had no reason to be scared. They had won the last three World Cups, and hadn't lost 34 World Cup matches on the trot.
World Cup 1992: Wasim Akram, Mushtaq Ahmed, Rameez Raja end New Zealand's streak
Abhishek MukherjeeMarch 18, 2017 1:05 PM IST
New Zealand's unbeaten run at the 1992 World Cup was ended by an inspired Pakistan team. Mushtaq Ahmed led the rout with a brilliant spell,