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Clarrie Grimmett
Fri, December 07 2018
My goal is to be remembered as one of the best spinners: Yasir Shah
Six years to the day after the great Clarrie Grimmett took his final breath in Adelaide, Yasir Shah filled his lungs for the first time, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan.
Thu, December 06 2018
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Yasir Shah becomes fastest to 200 Test wickets
The 32-year-old reached the milestone in his 33rd Test, beating Australian leg-spinner Clarrie Grimmett's long-standing mark of 36 Tests
Wed, November 28 2018
Clarrie who? Yasir targets Australian legend’s record
Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah does not know much about Clarrie Grimmett but is aware that he has a strong chance of shattering a record set by the Australian 82 years ago.
Fri, April 14 2017
Hat-trick and heartbreak for Clarrie Grimmett
Clarrie Grimmett kept punctuating a fourth-innings chase masterminded by Roy Levy as the match kept seesawing with every passing over.
Mon, September 26 2016
India vs New Zealand: Ravichandran Ashwin and other fastest men to 200 Test wickets
Ashwin had a good chance of equalling Clarrie Grimmett's feat, had the fourth Test at Port of Spain not been washed out. He could well have become the joint-fastest to 200 Test wickets.
Sun, December 25 2016
Clarrie Grimmett: 14 interesting facts about the Australian spin wizard who discovered the flipper
Clarrie Grimmett was an Australian leg-spin bowler regarded as one of the finest to have touched the red cherry.
Wed, September 30 2015
Ryan Harris and others with 50 Test wickets after making debut after 30
Rafique is the only player to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets among players who made their Test debut after 30.
Wed, July 13 2016
Ashley Mallett: 15 facts about the classy Australian off-spinner
Ashley Mallett, born on July 13, 1945, was an off-spinner who represented Australia in 38 Tests. He is also known for his contributions to cricket journalism, having authored numerous books and columns over the years.
Sat, April 22 2017
Clarrie Grimmett clean bowls Don Bradman, loses money
Clarrie Grimmett dismissed Don Bradman with a leg-break. Vic Richardson wasn't amused.
Thu, December 25 2014
Dream Team: Eleven comprising Christmas Day-born cricketers
A Dream XI of cricketers who were born on Christmas day.