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Sat, June 25 2016
Gulabrai “GS” Ramchand: Domestic colossus and Indian captain
Gulabrai Ramchand led India to their first Test win against Australia. He also scored hundreds in four consecutive Ranji finals.
Sun, September 20 2015
Sunil Gavaskar: The high priest of technical excellence who gave Indian cricket global respectability
Sunil Gavaskar, born on July 10, 1949, was more than the greatest opening batsman produced by India. He was the icon who led India from an also ran to a leader in the world of cricket world with his peerless batsmanship as well as relentless pursuit of proper recognition. Arunabha Sengupta takes a look at the humungous contribution of the man to Indian and world cricket through his playing career and beyond.
Sun, June 19 2016
Ramakant Desai: A big heart made up for his lack of inches and brawn
Ramakant Desai, affectionately called "Tiny", kept the flickering flame of fast bowling alive in India during the sixties.
Fri, May 27 2016
Ravi Shastri: One of two Indians with 2000 runs and 100 wickets in both Tests and ODIs
Ravi Shastri was not the most attractive of batsmen or bowlers, but had numbers to back his cause.
Sun, May 26 2013
The day Sachin Tendulkar forged the most important partnership of his life
May 24, 1995. On this day, Indian cricket’s biggest superstar tied the knot. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the momentous occasion.
Sat, April 09 2016
Vinoo Mankad: In the galaxy of the world’s greatest all-rounders
Vinoo Mankad was one of the greatest all-rounders ever produced by India, and could easily walk into the World XI in his prime.
Sat, March 19 2016
Dilip Vengsarkar: The No 1-ranked batsman in the world between 1983 and 1987
Dilip Vengsarkar remains one of the best Indian batsmen of all time. He ran into a phenomenal purple patch between 1983 and 1987, when he was one of the very best in the world.
Mon, April 04 2016
Bapu Nadkarni: Cricket’s noted economist
Bapu Nadkarni remains the most parsimonious Indian bowler ever. He was also a more than competent batsman.
Wed, June 22 2016
Ajit Wadekar: The man who led India to her first-ever series wins in the West Indies and England
Ajit Wadekar led India to the top of world cricket for the first time. He was an aggressive batsman, a top-notch slip fielder, an astute captain, a successful manager, and a national selector.
Sun, September 20 2015
Polly Umrigar: The backbone of India’s batting through the 1950s and early 1960s
Polly Umrigar, born March 28, 1926, was one of greatest batsmen in Indian cricket and a colossal figure of the fifties and sixties. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the legend on his 87th birthday.