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I Zingari
Thu, May 03 2018
Charles Thornton’s humongous sixes
Charles Thornton was one of cricket biggest hitters, but on this day he hit a few that were spectacular by even his standards.
Mon, February 26 2018
Henry Arkwright: Excelsior!
No Henry Arkwright died during a mountaineering expedition of Mont Blanc, but as Catherine Beale wrote, “no marble or brass could be a more impressive token to Henry’s memory than the great slumbering mountain itself.”
Tue, June 27 2017
Sundries: Edward VII: The monarch’s deeds on the cricket ground
King Edward VII ruled United Kingdom and the British Dominions from 1901 to 1910, lending his name to that period of history.
Sun, April 23 2017
Frederick Ponsonby: Cricketing peer, co-founder of I Zingari
Ponsonby’s first game in the MCC colours appears to be a Second-Class match, ironically against his alma mater Harrow in 1834.
Fri, April 14 2017
Prince Christian Victor: Only member of British Royal Family to play First-Class cricket
Christian Victor was the only member of the British Royal Family to have played First-Class cricket.