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Bill Lawry
Sat, June 29 2013
Ricky Ponting signs up for Channel Ten’s Big Bash commentary team
Australian TV network Channel Ten has scored a major coup in its cricket war with new rivals Nine by signing former captain Ricky Ponting as a marquee commentator for the domestic Big Bash series this summer.
Sat, May 11 2013
Ian Redpath: The man Greg Chappell once said “could kill to play for Australia”
Ian Redpath, born May 11, 1941, was one of the mainstays of the string Australian side of the early seventies and one of the most difficult batsmen to dismiss.Arunabha Senguptalooks back at the Victorian opener who, according to Greg Chappell, could kill to play for Australia.
Fri, August 26 2016
Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson register Australia’s highest for the opening wicket
Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson scripted Australia’s highest opening partnership, a massive 382, in Australia’s total of 650 for 6.
Sat, February 11 2017
Bill Lawry: “A corpse with pads on”
Bill Lawry played cricket the hard way, both as batsman and captain. Unfortunately, his career ended rather sadly as punishment for being outspoken.
Wed, January 16 2013
Indian team fails to wear black armbands to remember late Rusi Surti
Indian team not wearing black armbands in the memory of former Test cricketer Rusi Surti has raised few eyebrows as it’s a norm in international cricket to pay respect to the departed personalities of cricket fraternity.
Mon, January 14 2013
Former teammates remember Rusi Surti as “courageous & dominating”
Former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi had full faith in Rusi Surti, who passed away on Sunday, according to Surti’s childhood friend.
Sun, January 13 2013
BCCI Vice President Niranjan Shah pays tribute to Rusi Surti
The Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Niranjan Shah on Sunday expressed shock over the news of sad demise of former India Test cricketer Rusi Framroze Surti.
Sun, January 13 2013
Former India Test cricketer Rusi Surti passes away
Former Indian Test cricketer Rusi Framroze Surti passed away on Sunday in a local hospital in Mumbai following a brief illness.
Thu, February 02 2017
Bobby Simpson’s all-round show thwarts England at Sydney Cricket Ground
Not only did Bobby Simpson register his best bowling figures, but also put up a superb all-round display at SCG to help peg England back in the Ashes Test.
Sun, December 30 2012
Tony Greig hailed as “godfather of modern cricket”
The cricket world on Sunday paid tribute to former England Test skipper and broadcaster Tony Greig, remembering him as "the godfather of modern cricket" due to his influence in shaping the game.