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Dennis Amiss
Thu, April 14 2016
Dickie Bird: The superstar among umpires
Dickie Bird was an institution within cricket, universally loved and respected, and instantly recognisable.
Mon, April 04 2016
Interview: Dennis Amiss reveals why he was happy to see Tony Greig lose his wicket
Dennis Amiss speaks about his career highs and lows, facing the best fast bowlers of the world, exchanges with Geoff Boycott, pioneering the helmet during World Series Cricket and a lot more.
Mon, April 04 2016
Dennis Amiss: A limpet at the crease
The ultimate grafter, Dennis Amiss had a better average as opener than most 21st-century greats. He was also the first great ODI batsman, and the first to popularise the helmet.
Mon, December 07 2015
When debutant John Lever administered ‘capital punishment’ on India
John Lever, playing his first Test match, made a rogue replacement ball swing prodigiously and captured seven first innings wickets at Delhi.