Cricket was Hurst’s first love for many years. He loved wicket-keeping and skipped many football practice sessions to play cricket.
Even God is a three-letter word. Looking at it as an abbreviation, it may be assumed as: G for Generator, O for Operator and D for Destructor.
However, his reputation transcended the field of play and was known as one of the greatest statesmen in the game. Worrell was West Indies’ first black captain and a revered figure around the world.
ICC match referees remain largely away from the gaze of the television cameras. And because most the referees are from a bygone past, their exploits are not widely known to the younger generation of cricket fans.
An all-time eleven, plus reserves, comprising only of wicketkeepers.
Not many grounds have been named after cricketers — most of who have, at best, find their names on stands.
H Natarajan picks a fantasy World XI of January-born players who have left their mark in Test cricket.
Folklore is full of tales of gallant knights and fair maidens.
Sangakkara, Chanderpaul and Jayawardene are currently in a scramble in the all-time Test run-scorers list.
Hunte will be knighted for his outstanding contribution to the public and private sector in St Lucia.