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Ernie Jones
Fri, February 09 2018
A tale of Ernie Jones and two sparrows
Ernie Jones bowled very fast and had an imposing moustache, but beneath all that lay a different sort of person.
Mon, November 27 2017
Ernie Jones and his supposed brush with Bodyline
Incited by bumpers at the body bowled by Gilbert Jessop, Ernie Jones supposedly retaliated and bowled near Bodyline at Cambridge University batsmen.
Wed, November 22 2017
Movember: Celebrating cricket’s greatest moustaches – Part 3
It is November, that time of the year when the moustaches are spotted across the world for a noble cause. This is cricket’s own contribution towards Movember.
Wed, November 22 2017
Movember: Celebrating cricket’s greatest moustaches – Part 2
The rest of India refused to be left behind. Madan Lal started the trend. Kapil Dev improved on it to grow an all-time great among Indians. The fashion dominated the 1980s. Barring a few exceptions, the Indians generally accepted the moustache.
Sun, November 19 2017
Movember: Celebrating cricket’s greatest moustaches – Part 1
It is November, that time of the year when the moustaches are spotted across the world for a noble cause. This is cricket’s own contribution towards Movember.
Fri, June 16 2017
The J’s: Solid team, diabolical captain
Perhaps not a talent pool bubbling with bona-fide all-time greats. However, they do have a number of very good cricketers. And some very exciting ones.
Thu, September 29 2016
Ernie Jones: The man who sent a ball through the beard of WG Grace
In a famous Ashes moment, an Ernie Jones delivery went ruffled through WG Grace's beard.
Thu, January 07 2016
Ashes 1897-98: Ernie Jones becomes first bowler to be called for throwing in Test cricket
Ernie Jones was called by umpire Phillips for throwing in the MCG Test in 1897-98.