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George Hirst
Thu, October 12 2017
How George Hirst sent a band-man to War
George Hirst’s greatness as a cricketer was only rivalled by his genial attitude.
Thu, September 08 2016
A Dream Test XI of cricketers who were born in the month of September
The month of September has given world cricket some of its finest gems. Here we take this opportunity and come up with a fantasy Test XI of cricketers who were born in this month.
Thu, September 07 2017
George Hirst: 19 things about the Yorkshire legend
George Hirst was one of the greatest all-rounders cricket has seen. His Test numbers were not outstanding, but at domestic level he was a giant, as a tally of 36,356 runs at 34 and 2,742 wickets at 19 suggest.
Thu, December 03 2015
Trevor Bailey: One of the greatest all-rounders produced by England
Trevor Bailey is remembered as a dour, stonewalling batsman with the fitting nickname Barnacle. However, there was much more to his cricket — including an array of strokes seldom unveiled, incisive fast-medium bowling and superb close to the wicket catching.
Wed, September 07 2016
Joe Darling challenges Stanley Jackson to a bout of wrestling
After losing 5 tosses in a series, Joe Darling challenged Stanley Jackson to a bout of wrestling to in lieu of the toss in a tour match.
Sun, July 03 2016
George Hirst: One of the greatest all-rounders, and the pioneer of ‘swerve’
George Hirst was the greatest all-rounder of England of his day and one of the greatest ever. He achieved the 1,000 run-100 wicket double 14 times, and also pioneered the art of 'swerve’ bowling.
Fri, September 04 2015
Ashes 1902: Sherlock Holmes at The Oval
August 13, 1902. The day Gilbert Jessop blew the Australian attack away in an avalanche of audacious hitting, and the Yorkshire pair of George Hirst and Wilfred Rhodes added the final fifteen runs to ensure an English victory by one wicket. Arunabha Sengupta looks at certain claims that Rhodes might not have been at the ground but for the presence of the great Sherlock Holmes.
Sun, July 03 2016
George Hirst’s unique quadruple bonanza for Yorkshire
George Hirst remains the only one to score 2 hundreds and take 2 five-fors in the same First-Class match.
Sat, May 07 2016
George Hirst takes 12 for 19 to bowl out Northamptonshire for 27 and 15 in a single day!
George Hirst's match figures read 20.1-12-19-12; Schofield Haigh's, 19-7-19-6.