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Dave Houghton
Thu, November 18 2021
Sri Lanka Cricketers Write Emotional Messages for Outgoing Coach Mickey Arthur
Sri Lanka cricketers have poured in emotional messages on social media after Mickey Arthur announced his decision to relinquish his post as the chief coach.
Sat, March 09 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1987 – Houghton’s magical knock and Crowe’s miraculous catch
Dav Houghton nearly pulled off an upset before Martin Crowe ended his hopes with an unbelievable catch.
Fri, August 31 2018
Dave Houghton set to join Derbyshire as Head of Cricket
Former Zimbabwe Test cricketer and batting coach of England County side Middlesex Dave Houghton will be joining Head of Cricket at Derbyshire from the next season.
Fri, May 11 2018
First Test of every side: Part 3 of 3 — Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh
The third installment of the series covers the first Tests for Pakistan (1952), Sri Lanka (1982), Zimbabwe (1992), and Bangladesh (2000).
Wed, November 01 2017
Leaders to begin with: XI of cricketers who led on Test debut
An XI of cricketers who captained on Test debut.
Sat, July 23 2016
Best batsmen Shane Warne bowled to from each country
Shane Warne started with India and honestly, there were no surprises. The man, who gave Warne nightmare, Sachin Tendulkar tops the list.
Fri, June 23 2017
Dave Houghton: 10 facts about the multi-faceted Zimbabwean
David Houghton, born June 23, 1957, can be probably regarded as the best Zimbabwean batsman alongside Andy Flower.
Sat, July 26 2014
When Baichung Bhutia challenged Martin Crowe
Baichung Bhutia wasn't impressed by Martin's Crowe's famous catch in the 1987 World Cup,
Tue, August 05 2014
A hockey XI
With World Cup Hockey under progress, it is the responsibility of a cricket website to come up with an XI of cricketers who also excelled in hockey. Abhishek Mukherjee performs the rituals. Despite the visible lack of interest, World Cup Hockey is here. Gone are the days when India, and often Pakistan, dominated...
Fri, October 18 2013
Zimbabwe’s Test debut begins on highly sluggish note against India at Harare in 1992
Zimbabwe’s Test debut was a slow-burning affair as they played hosts to India at Harare on October 18, 1992. It was a historic moment for the nation and after the match they could hold their heads up high as they held the upper hand over an established Indian side for most parts. Shrikant Shankar revisits Zimbabwe’s birth as a Test-playing nation.