Australian TV network Channel Ten has scored a major coup in its cricket war with new rivals Nine by signing former captain Ricky Ponting as a marquee commentator for the domestic Big Bash series this summer.
Ian Redpath, born May 11, 1941, was one of the mainstays of the string Australian side of the early seventies and one of the most difficult batsmen to dismiss.Arunabha Senguptalooks back at the Victorian opener who, according to Greg Chappell, could kill to play for Australia.
Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson scripted Australia’s highest opening partnership, a massive 382, in Australia’s total of 650 for 6.
Bill Lawry played cricket the hard way, both as batsman and captain. Unfortunately, his career ended rather sadly as punishment for being outspoken.
Indian team not wearing black armbands in the memory of former Test cricketer Rusi Surti has raised few eyebrows as it’s a norm in international cricket to pay respect to the departed personalities of cricket fraternity.
Former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi had full faith in Rusi Surti, who passed away on Sunday, according to Surti’s childhood friend.
The Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Niranjan Shah on Sunday expressed shock over the news of sad demise of former India Test cricketer Rusi Framroze Surti.
Former Indian Test cricketer Rusi Framroze Surti passed away on Sunday in a local hospital in Mumbai following a brief illness.
Not only did Bobby Simpson register his best bowling figures, but also put up a superb all-round display at SCG to help peg England back in the Ashes Test.
The cricket world on Sunday paid tribute to former England Test skipper and broadcaster Tony Greig, remembering him as "the godfather of modern cricket" due to his influence in shaping the game.