This Christmas XI that would throw a challenge to many teams.
Gavaskar denied a the allegation of a deliberate barge by Snow (though the British media, especially Times, were sure it was the other way). Snow apologised anyway, was dropped for two Tests, and England lost their first home series against India.
Jon Snow, The Doctor, Big Bird and more of cricket's fictional characters.
James Anderson's 81 is now the highest score by an English batsman playing at number 11.
On-field tussles have assumed ugly proportions throughout the history of the sport.
John Snow's nasty bouncer hit Terry Jenner on the head before being manhandled by a spectator.
MJK Smith, born June 30, 1933, was one of the most popular captains of England. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the career of the man who led in exactly half the number of Tests he played, and was the last captain to win a series against South Africa for over 32 years.
Dickie Bird was an institution within cricket, universally loved and respected, and instantly recognisable.
Few batsmen ever managed to play him comfortably, but John Snow had plenty of trouble dealing with his own captains and management. However, despite his rebellious nature and the menace he carried, he also wrote poetry and could be philosophical. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to the unusual fast bowler on his 71st birthday.
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