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Blasts from the past
Tue, August 02 2016
VIDEO: Virender Sehwag announces himself as an opener
Sehwag was always a reluctant opener and this was the first of the 38 international hundreds he went on to score.
Thu, August 04 2016
Bloodbath at Sabina Park: When West Indian pacers ensured 5 Indian batsmen were ‘absent hurt’
The West Indian tactic of short-pitched bowling, in addition to uneven bounce on the surface — which often resulted in ball rising at alarming heights — spelled doom for Indians.
Thu, July 28 2016
When Herschelle Gibbs got his “first sponsored bat” just a “few years ago”
You may grow in stature and achieve tremendous feats but some things will stay with you forever.
Mon, July 25 2016
100th Test between India and England, and 2000th overall
Leading his side for the first time at the Home of Cricket was a big moment for MS Dhoni, and he got the early advantage of winning the toss in overcast conditions and elected to bowl.
Thu, July 21 2016
India win Test at Lord’s after 28 years!
Outplaying England in conditions tailor-made for them is one of the toughest jobs in cricket. However, triumphs over such challenges make their way in golden letters, in annals of the game.
Mon, July 11 2016
Colin Cowdrey becomes the first player to play 100 Tests
In a way, it was fitting that the man whose initials were MCC (Michael Colin Cowdrey) was the first to get to the mark. Cowdrey, later in life, became the president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
Wed, July 06 2016
PHOTO: Can you identify these Indian cricketers?
Cricket doesn’t have any boundaries and on this occasion, a picture of Indian Under-19 team of 2004 certainly rekindled memories of many contemporary cricketers.
Mon, June 27 2016
When Kumar Sangakkara announced his international retirement
This news shook the cricket fraternity as Sangakkara was in pristine form when he hung his boots.
Mon, June 20 2016
Videos: Shane Warne inspires Australia to second World Cup title
While Australia's entry was because of a thrilling tie, Pakistan thrashed New Zealand to cruise to the final. Until then, Australia and Pakistan had won a World Cup apiece
Tue, June 21 2016
Gary Gilmour’s 6 for 14, match-winning innings took Australia into World Cup 1975 final
Gary Gilmour was playing only his third career ODI, chose the most opportune of occasions to announce himself to the world when he dominated the World Cup 1975 semi-final against England both with the bat as well as ball.