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Chris Old
Sun, February 24 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1979 – Canada shot out for 45
With 95 days to go, in our latest World Cup Countdown, we recall how Canada were skittled for a meagre 45 in their clash against England.
Thu, January 17 2019
Wicketkeeping hasn’t improved in the last 20 years: Mike Brearley
Brearley, a big admirer of India captain Virat Kohli, has no qualms about the swashbuckling batsman leading the side in all three formats.
Wed, July 11 2018
India vs England ODIs: 12 finest innings
A list of the 12 finest, from Chris Old's outrageous fifty to Kedar Jadhav's cramp-fighting epic.
Sun, July 02 2017
The O’s: One great bowler, a magnificent batsman, one quality ’keeper
Composing one from the cricketers with their last names starting with O, CricketCountry Historian Arunabha Sengupta is constrained with limited number of candidates but there is at least one great bowler, a fantastic wicketkeeper and a very, very good batsman.
Thu, January 14 2016
A look at 15 most bizarre cricket injuries outside the field that ruled players out of action
Take a look at 15 players who met with bizarre accidents outside a cricket match and missed out on action on the field.
Mon, August 25 2014
India vs England: 12 great ODI innings
Just like their first Test, India’s first ODI had also come against England.
Mon, July 21 2014
11 Best bowling performances at Lord’s
A list of 11 best bowling performances at Lord’s.
Tue, August 09 2016
Chris Old plunders 100 in 72 balls, 50 in 9 minutes!
Names can be misleading. While the Yorkshire line-up for the 1977 Championship match at Edgbaston consisted of 'non-violent’ surnames like Bore, Old, Love, and Boycott in their line-up (okay, they had Sharp, and perhaps a somewhat aggressive one in Leadbeater), Warwickshire boasted of aggressive ones like Rouse, Savage, and Humpage.
Fri, June 24 2016
42 all out: The story of India’s lowest recorded total in Tests
Geoff Arnold took 4 for 19. Chris Old, 5 for 21. India were bowled out for 42.
Tue, April 15 2014
Lord’s – happy hunting ground for India players, if not for Team India
India played its first Test at Lord’s against England and lost by 158 runs