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Vijay Merchant
Mon, March 12 2012
Cricketing Rifts 7 – Sparks in Indian cricket that lit up a drab 50s & 60s era
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 been commonplace in the history of the game. In this series, Arunabha Sengupta looks at some of the most famous feuds of cricket.
Tue, September 02 2014
Cricketing rifts – 4: India in the 1940s – Merchant-Hazare and Amarnath-De Mello
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 been commonplace in the history of the game. In this series, Arunabha Sengupta looks at some of the most famous feuds of cricket.
Wed, February 29 2012
Cricketing Rifts – 2: Vizzy, Lala Amarnath and CK Nayudu
The Dhoni-Sehwag rift may have been denied vehemently by the team management, but the divide between the two is very much an open secret. However, far from being unique, discords such as this have been commonplace in the history of the game. In this series, Arunabha Sengupta looks at some of the most famous feuds of cricket.
Sat, August 23 2014
Bharat Ratna for Sachin? There are worthies who haven’t got Padma Shri!
The nation is awash with demands for conferring the Bharat Ratna – India’s highest civilian national honour. However, few realise that some legendary names in Indian cricket have not been awarded even the Padma Shri – the lowest ranking among the Padma awards.
Wed, August 27 2014
As Dravid hits 39, Tendulkar to follow shortly, the best may be ahead
Rahul Dravid celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday and entered a very select club, even as things otherwise look bleak for India. However, Arunabha Sengupta argues that this may be the start of the brightest phase yet for the Golden Age of Indian batting.
Fri, August 22 2014
The Gilbert Jessop Mystery — Part 1 of 10
The Gilbert Jessop Mystery is a tale of detection etched on a vast canvas
Thu, October 13 2011
Merchant followed Hendren’s diktat on retirement
The late Vijay Merchant, who wore several distinguished hats on and off the field, followed the dictum of former England cricketer Patsy Hendren when the great opener chose to retire from Tests after a last innings effort of 154 at Delhi, said ex-cricketer Vasant Raiji.
Wed, April 23 2014
Vijay Merchant was a great philanthropist and a true Karmayogi
Vijay Merchant worked for blind and handicap people.