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CK Nayudu
Fri, June 24 2016
Vizzy: The most undeserving of all Indian cricketers who brought shame and ridicule to the nation
There may have been worse cricketers than Vizzy, but few as evil.
Wed, December 12 2012
Bhausaheb Nimbalkar was an inspiration for budding cricketers: BCCI
The BCCI on Wednesday condoled the death of celebrated Ranji cricketer B B Nimbalkar, who passed away yesterday due to age-related ailments at his Kolhapur residence.
Sat, April 02 2016
When CK Nayudu played havoc with an English attack at Bombay Gymkhana
Not only CK Nayudu's 153 in less than two hours at Bombay Gymkhana a one-of-its-kind assault, the innings was also instrumental in making India a Test-playing nation.
Thu, November 22 2012
CK Nayudu – The King Of Big-Hitting In the Pre-ODI Era
CK Nayudu - The King Of Big-Hitting In the Pre-ODI Era
Thu, November 15 2012
English tours to India in the past – a statistical overview
The India-England Test series commences in a few hours from now. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the stories of the previous English tours of India as told by numbers.
Wed, September 10 2014
22 greats who would shine at T20 but played before the advent of the shortest format of the game
Twenty 20 is the rage of the day, and modern cricketers are growing up with their techniques tuned to this instant variety of the game. However, there have been quite a few huge hitters in the pre-Twenty20 history of the game who would have been ideal for this format. Arunabha Sengupta lists some of the names who missed out by being born in an earlier era.
Wed, September 10 2014
D Govindraj, member of the history-making ’71 Indian team reveals little-known facts
In an era of four spinners, Devraj Govindraj bowled quick – and well enough to be a part of the victorious tours of West Indies and England in 1970-71. Although he did not play in the Test matches, there are many fantastic memories. In an exclusive interview to Cricketcountry’s Arunabha Sengupta, Govindraj speaks about his wonderful experiences during those historic occasions.
Mon, July 25 2016
England vs India 1932: When India rattled England in their memorable Test debut at Lord’s
It was India's first Test. They rattled a star-studded England to 19 for 3 before Douglas Jardine took the match away from them.
Wed, February 29 2012
Cricketing Rifts – 2: Vizzy, Lala Amarnath and CK Nayudu
The Dhoni-Sehwag rift may have been denied vehemently by the team management, but the divide between the two is very much an open secret. However, far from being unique, discords such as this have been commonplace in the history of the game. In this series, Arunabha Sengupta looks at some of the most famous feuds of cricket.
Wed, August 27 2014
As Dravid hits 39, Tendulkar to follow shortly, the best may be ahead
Rahul Dravid celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday and entered a very select club, even as things otherwise look bleak for India. However, Arunabha Sengupta argues that this may be the start of the brightest phase yet for the Golden Age of Indian batting.