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John Emburey
Thu, August 21 2014
John Emburey: One of the best off-spinners produced by England
On August 20, 1952, John Emburey was born at Peckham, London. He was the only English player to have participated in two South African rebel tours, moves that cost him a significant chunk of his international career. Karthik Parimal looks back at the achievements of this off-break bowler.
Wed, February 17 2016
Sri Lanka’s Test debut: Glimmer of hope before fadeout
Sri Lanka was inducted as the eighth Test-playing nation in 1982, and started better than most Test sides before running into Derek Underwood and John Emburey.
Fri, December 21 2012
Krishnamachari Srikkanth — a colourful character
Krishnamachari Srikkanth, born on December 21, 1959, was a swashbuckling opener for India who defied notions and went about his merry ways.
Mon, April 21 2014
Why aren’t more spinners captaining international teams?
The spinner’s character that has led to them being ostracised from leadership.