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Cambridge
Mon, May 14 2018
Neville Tufnell: ‘Specialist’ substitute stumper
Neville Tufnell was the first to stump a batsman as a substitute wicketkeeper in Test cricket. At First-Class level he was responsible for the third, fourth, and fifth such instances.
Mon, November 27 2017
Ernie Jones and his supposed brush with Bodyline
Incited by bumpers at the body bowled by Gilbert Jessop, Ernie Jones supposedly retaliated and bowled near Bodyline at Cambridge University batsmen.
Fri, August 18 2017
KC Gandar-Dower: The ultimate Boys’ Own Hero
Pacifist, explorer, aviator, all-round sportsman, cryptozoologist, writer, wildlife photographer and war correspondent: KC Gandar-Dower was all of that.
Wed, August 16 2017
Sundries: Evolution of cricket dress
Traditional cricket is not supposed to be played in whites — not unless there is a very specific window of traditionalism.
Sat, May 20 2017
Alan Ratcliffe: Of Cambridge, Surrey, and a world record with Pataudi Sr
Alan Ratcliffe was born March 31, 1909 at Dulwich, Surrey and was educated at Rydal School, where he learnt the basics of both rugby and cricket.
Sun, April 23 2017
Frederick Ponsonby: Cricketing peer, co-founder of I Zingari
Ponsonby’s first game in the MCC colours appears to be a Second-Class match, ironically against his alma mater Harrow in 1834.
Fri, April 21 2017
John Napier: Frugal Man of God who took 4 wickets in 4 balls
The keen student of the game will immediately spot the fact that, till 2016-17, 11 gentlemen share the common thread of capturing 4 wickets in a First-Class innings without conceding any runs.
Thu, July 04 2013
Indian origin Oxford student becomes first triple centurion in University cricket
Oxford University's Indian origin student Samridh Agarwal cracked a magnificent triple-century against Cambridge in a First-Class match at the FP Fenner's ground in Cambridge.
Tue, November 15 2011
Family to take Peter Roebuck’s body to England for burial
The family of noted cricket writer Peter Roebuck, who committed suicide in Cape Town last week, has sought permission to take his body to England for burial, a report said.
Tue, November 15 2011
Peter Roebuck’s family hopes for proper investigation
Noted cricket writer Peter Roebuck's shattered family is clinging to hope that concerned authorities in South Africa would properly investigate the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.