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Lala Amarnath
Sat, December 15 2018
The first-ever Test match on Indian soil
Lala Amarnath's debut hundred, first Test to involve cricket on a Sunday, and more.
Sun, November 01 2015
Don Bradman’s somewhat dubious associations with November 29
A fine f***ing way, and a hit wicket
Thu, November 22 2012
Lala Amarnath – Fearless, On & Off The Field
Lala Amarnath - Fearless, On & Off The Field
Wed, September 10 2014
Mohinder Amarnath’s axing as a selector – the reasons why
Was it his opinion that there should be a change in captaincy? Was it his refusing to open his mind to suggestions? Or, did it have to do with the strange case of Lala Amarnath’s bat? Arunabha Sengupta tries to look at the reasons for the unceremonious exit of Mohinder Amarnath from the selection panel.
Sun, September 11 2016
Lala Amarnath: Colourful, controversial, India’s first Test centurion
Lala Amarnath, India's first Test centurion, was also probably most colourful cricketer India has produced.
Tue, December 13 2016
Cricketing Rifts 19 – ‘Best umpire’ or ‘best cheat’?
In this episode, we take a look at the intrigue and drama surrounding the English cricketers of 1955 and umpire Idrees Baig.
Tue, September 02 2014
Cricketing rifts – 4: India in the 1940s – Merchant-Hazare and Amarnath-De Mello
The Dhoni-Sehwag rift may have been true or blown out of proportion by the media. However, far from being unique, discords such as this have been commonplace in the history of the game. In this series, Arunabha Sengupta looks at some of the most famous feuds of cricket.
Wed, February 29 2012
Cricketing Rifts – 2: Vizzy, Lala Amarnath and CK Nayudu
The Dhoni-Sehwag rift may have been denied vehemently by the team management, but the divide between the two is very much an open secret. However, far from being unique, discords such as this have been commonplace in the history of the game. In this series, Arunabha Sengupta looks at some of the most famous feuds of cricket.
Wed, August 27 2014
As Dravid hits 39, Tendulkar to follow shortly, the best may be ahead
Rahul Dravid celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday and entered a very select club, even as things otherwise look bleak for India. However, Arunabha Sengupta argues that this may be the start of the brightest phase yet for the Golden Age of Indian batting.
Mon, June 02 2014
Flashback: The highs & lows in India – Australia Tests over the years at the SCG
Indians have fond memories of the SCG, which has seen some remarkable performances