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Obituary
Thu, August 16 2018
If Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi brought dignity, Ajit Wadekar brought toughness
While Pataudi brought the idea of playing together as a team to the fore, Wadekar brought the toughness of Mumbai cricket to the national setup
Thu, August 16 2018
Ajit Wadekar: The man who taught India to win overseas
Wadekar had led India to their first wins in West Indies and England. During his stint as manager India didn't lose a single home series. He also became Chairman of Selectors.
Wed, January 31 2018
Obituary: Clive van Ryneveld, one of the greatest all-round sportsmen
Clive van Ryneveld, born March 19, 1928, was one of the greatest all-round sportsmen produced by South Africa.
Fri, November 10 2017
Milkha Singh: A Test career that ended before 20
Milkha Singh scored the first hundred in Duleep Trophy history, but is unfortunately remembered as the brother of Kripal Singh.
Mon, August 07 2017
Doug Insole: All round sportsman and worthy administrator
Doug Insole, who passed away on August 5, 2017, was revered as an administrator, but there was much more to this brilliant all-round sportsman.
Sat, February 18 2017
Peter Richardson: Gutsy batsman and prankster who enjoyed a dream start to his Test career
When Richie Benaud induced a snick to get rid of young Peter Richardson, the score read 195 and the newcomer into the England side had 104 next to his name
Fri, February 03 2017
Lou Rowan: The Umpire whose Story centred around the John Snow affair
Lou Rowan is remembered for the infamous Sydney Test in 1970-71 when John Snow felled Terry Jenner with a bouncer and all hell broke loose.
Thu, January 19 2017
Rachael Heyhoe-Flint: The woman who was cricket
Rachael Heyhoe-Flint was not merely an outstanding cricketer or captain. She was not merely the person who revolutionised women’s cricket, either. She was women’s cricket.
Wed, January 18 2017
Imtiaz Ahmed: A wicketkeeper-batsman ahead of his times
Imtiaz Ahmed scored 2,079 runs at 29.28 in addition to 93 dismissals. While keeping wickets his 2,010 runs came at 30.45.
Sat, October 08 2016
John Gleeson: Forever in shadows of Jack Iverson
Gleeson rose and fell with Bill Lawry’s captaincy, playing 23 of his Tests under The Phantom, peaking in the West Indies series at home in 1968-69.