Kerry Packer

Kerry Packer pushed for Michael Hussey’s selection in 2005 Oval Test
CricketCountry StaffFebruary 13, 2019 11:27 AM IST
Kerry Packer tried influencing selection for the fifth Ashes Test with Australia in desperate state to save the series after conceding a 2-1 lead.
Chance Meeting: England team meets WSC cricketers
Arunabha SenguptaFebruary 2, 2018 12:44 PM IST
The main challenge of the Englishmen was to fight for the crowds, the turnstiles, as Kerry Packer’s Big Boys played at night. Yet, during that
Ashley Mallett: 15 facts about the classy Australian off-spinner
Nishad Pai VaidyaJuly 13, 2016 11:12 AM IST
Ashley Mallett, born on July 13, 1945, was an off-spinner who represented Australia in 38 Tests. He is also known for his contributions to cricket
Kerry Packer's World Series is announced
Arunabha SenguptaMay 9, 2016 10:06 AM IST
Cricketers Turn Pirates, screamed the banner. “The new Dogs of Cricket include England captain Tony Greig and 13 of the Australian touring party now in
Duck Tales: Part III — Random duck trivia
Abhishek MukherjeeJanuary 26, 2016 7:38 PM IST
Let us look at unusual trivia and anecdotes related to ducks.
Tony Greig – a key figure in the history of cricket
Arunabha SenguptaDecember 29, 2015 1:01 PM IST
Tony Greig was one of the most under-rated all-rounders in the history of the game and a hugely influential figure who shaped cricket’s destiny.
Dav Whatmore: One of the most respected coaches in the world
Nishad Pai VaidyaDecember 20, 2015 7:05 PM IST
Dav Whatmore is one of cricket’s most renowned coaches blessed with the ability to transform the fortunes of a side.
Peter Toohey: The man who turned down Packer’s megabucks to serve Australian cricket
Abhishek MukherjeeDecember 20, 2015 5:40 PM IST
A pocket-sized explosive batsman, Peter Toohey was one of the torchbearers of Australian cricket during the days of World Series Cricket.
The Richards duet: When Barry and Viv launched into the Australian attack
Arunabha SenguptaDecember 20, 2015 5:28 PM IST
At Gloucester Park, Perth, on January 27, 1978, Barry and Viv Richards plundered huge scores and put on a mesmerising master-class of batting brilliance. Arunabha
Cricket under floodlights changed the game forever
Chinmay JawalekarNovember 27, 2015 1:01 PM IST
Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket, that introduced floodlit cricket, forever changed the face of the game.
Time to include Kerry Packer’s WSC SuperTest records in Test cricket as well
Abhishek MukherjeeNovember 26, 2015 1:34 PM IST
Kerry Packer revolutionized cricket forever introducing World Series Cricket (WSC) in 1970's.
Cricketing Rifts 18 – Kim Hughes vs Greg Chappell, Dennis Lillee & Rodney Marsh
Arunabha SenguptaSeptember 3, 2015 6:22 PM IST
The Dhoni-Sehwag rift may have been true or blown out of proportion by the media. However, far from being unique, discords such as this have
Adieu, Tony Greig (1946-2012)
CricketCountry StaffJune 13, 2015 2:52 PM IST
Richie Benaud passes away: Secret behind the iconic cream jacket
Asian News InternationalApril 11, 2015 9:43 AM IST
It is impossible to picture Benaud not dressed in the cream, off-white, beige or similarly coloured jacket.
New Year resolutions for an Indian fan
Abhishek MukherjeeJanuary 1, 2015 7:57 AM IST
They will also learn to cope with the fact that MS Dhoni will no longer play in whites.