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Arthur Gilligan
Mon, July 09 2018
What made Maurice Tate switch from spin to seam
“Maurice, tired and perhaps annoyed at the veteran batsman’s contemptuous treatment of those slow off-breaks, suddenly increased his pace and swung his body for all he was worth, to make the ball come faster off the pitch.” — Wally Hammond.
Wed, November 29 2017
The curious debut of Jim Parks Sr
Bob Relf did not qualify for Sussex by birth, and had to earn his qualification. He would have been eligible to play for the match in question — had he not played for Berkshire in the Minor Counties Championship in between.
Thu, August 10 2017
Umpiring Conundrums in cricket 8: Can you get a run after hitting the ball twice?
There can be some situations in cricket, very legitimate ones, that might confuse the most diligent followers of the game. In this series we look at several such scenarios. In this particular episode Arunabha Sengupta wonders how a batsman can get runs after hitting a ball twice.
Thu, August 10 2017
Umpiring Conundrums in cricket 7: Sticking to the wicket
In this particular episode of Umpiring conundrums Arunabha Sengupta asks a question about an improbable but not impossible scenario that can crop up in cricket.
Thu, August 10 2017
Umpiring Conundrums in cricket 5: Half caught half runs
In this particular episode of Umpiring Conundrums Arunabha Sengupta narrates a curious incident which once supposedly took place in a match in New Zealand.
Thu, August 10 2017
Umpiring conundrums in cricket 2: How is he out?
In this particular episode of Umpiring conundrums Arunabha Sengupta poses a simple question with a complex answer.
Thu, August 10 2017
Umpiring conundrums in cricket 1: Who is out?
There can be some situations in cricket, very legitimate ones, that might confuse the most diligent followers of the game. Arunabha Sengupta looks at one such scenario.
Wed, December 23 2015
The fascist Ashes tour — Arthur Gilligan’s visit in 1924-25
While Wisden described him in sugar-coated words in their tribute, Gilligan had a dark side to him.