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Gubby Allen
Mon, May 18 2015
Gubby Allen’s horror at the Oval Test of 1968 and the beginning of cricket sponsorship in England
That was perhaps the moment that sponsorship came into the frame of English cricket in a big way.
Thu, December 04 2014
Tiger Pataudi’s funny riposte to Gubby Allen
Tiger Pataudi was not loquacious, but he did have a sense of humour.
Sun, July 06 2014
India vs England magic moments: Part 2 of 16 — 17 wickets fall on the first day of the first Test in 1936
The Indian team of 1936 was infamously led by Maharajakumar of Vizianagram
Wed, December 09 2015
Ashes 1936-37: Australia bowled out for their lowest score at home in 20th century
It was also Don Bradman's first Test as captain.
Wed, June 15 2016
Gubby Allen arrives after match begins but takes 10 for 40 in an innings
Gubby Allen turned up after the match started, but more than made up for it by taking 10 for 40 in an innings. He is still the last person to do this at Lord's.