While it is known that Xenophon ‘Xen’ Balaskas was the first international cricketer whose name started with X, but what about other letters?
Though the whole world is all eager to watch the Alastair Cook-Mohammad Aamer duel take place, there is certainly more to the series.
Sourav Ganguly created his own legacy. Indians found a brand new leader in their beloved 'Dada', who made them believe upon another India captain with unfailing faith.
A young Don Bradman was nearing his century against Victoria when he was bowled by Harry ‘Bull’ Alexander. The legendary all-rounder Keith Miller had just turned 10, but was, by his own account, present in the ground that day.
Harry Browne was the first bowler to take a hat-trick on Indian soil while MD Parekh was the first Indian bowler to achieve a hat-trick in First-Class cricket.
The final of ICC World T20 2009 is one example where 'Boom Boom Afridi' turned the hero for the nation, taking his side to a prestigious victory that they failed to achieve a year back.
A successful shot putter and discus and javelin thrower at young age, Dottin went on to become one of the most successful all-rounders produced by the team that has given cricket some of the most spectacular all-time greats.
Led by MS Dhoni, the young Indian team has now squared the three-match series and the fate lies upon the result of the decider.
If these two fail, Duminy can roll his arm over as well. Moreover, if the players can manage to put up an all-round performance in all the departments, they can easily snatch a victory.
Within a span of less than a year, the Zimbabwe team has had four different captains leading it.