In the third part of the 4-part serial of cricketing coincidences we have a look at instances where individuals replicated starling incidents playing for their club or national side.
From being a nation that cricketers hated to travel, India is now the most sought-after destination for cricketers. Many have found their life-partners in India, while others have found goldmines in one form or the other.
A captain’s job is not just to make decisions on the field but also lead from the front with inspiring performances. There’s no comparison to the pressure that one faces during the World Cup, and true characters are tested when against all the odds, the leader leads the team to glory.
Glenn Turner remains one of the early trendsetters in the history of the tournament.
Brian Johnston is one of the greatest commentators the game of cricket has known. His sense of humour and puns is truly legendary which made his commentary a hilarious hearing experience.
He surpassed Stephen Fleming who had three while Glenn Turner and Mathew Sinclair had two each.
Compilations of some of the lesser known records and numbers of this legend.
McCullum is 19 runs away to become New Zealand's first triple centurion.
Jeremy Coney, born June 21, 1952, was a well-built all-rounder with a short-lived but highly successful stint as New Zealand skipper. Coney played multiple roles on the field for 13 years, for which he was awarded the MBE. Away from the cricket field, Coney was a musician and a teacher who went on to become a quirky expert of the game. Prakash Govindasreenivasan has more.
Glenn Turner did more than most to establish New Zealand in international cricket.