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Mike Gatting
Sat, October 31 2015
World Cup 1987 final: Australia lift maiden Trophy after Mike Gatting’s reverse-sweep
World Cup final, 1987,
Fri, August 08 2014
10 big names dropped by England
Kevin Pietersen’s axing came against the run of play, just after the mercurial batsman had scored a thrilling 149 in the Leeds Test match. However, Arunabha Sengupta looks at various instances to find that English selectors have been known to make such bold decisions – some of which have turned out to be wise and some that have backfired.
Tue, August 07 2012
Not sure why Kevin Pietersen wants to retire from Test cricket: Mike Gatting
By CricketCountry Staff
Former England skipper Mike Gatting is unsure about Kevin Pietersen’s decision to retire from Test but says it will be an opportunity for other players to grab his place.
Thu, July 05 2012
Andrew Strauss, former England captains mourn Tom Maynard’s death
England Test captain Andrew Strauss was among the mourners at the funeral of Tom Maynard in Cardiff on Wednesday.
Sun, July 06 2014
Ball of the century: Agony for Sonny Ramadhin, ecstasy for Shane Warne
When Mike Gatting was bowled by the Ball of the Century.
Sun, April 01 2012
Andrew Strauss needs to develop strategy against spin: Mike Gatting
By CricketCountry Staff
Under-fire skipper Andrew Strauss has found support in former England skipper Mike Gatting, who mentioned that he must find a process which will suit him to tackle the Sri Lanka spin attack.
Sun, February 12 2012
The fascinating history of cricket in troubled Afghanistan
Cricket was played in Afghanistan in the 1800s, the earliest-recorded match being against British troops in Kabul in 1839 during the Anglo-Afghan wars, but it didn't take off.
Sat, August 23 2014
Saeed Ajmal’s innocent statements may have been misinterpreted
Even as England were walloped by Pakistan 3-0 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the world expressed surprise at a exceptional controversy free series. However, an innocent television interview by Saeed Ajmal has provided fodder to trigger a controversy.
Sat, June 28 2014
Pakistan vs England: Controversies over the years in their cricket history
Some of the major controversies that have plagued the relationship of these two cricketing giants.
Thu, November 10 2011
Former England cricketers pay tribute to Graham Dilley
By CricketCountry Staff
Former England players Ian Botham, Mike Gatting and Andrew Flintoff and dozens of the sport's big names past and present paid tribute to paceman Graham Dilley at a thanksgiving service in Worcester Cathedral after his death last month.