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Mark Greatbatch
Thu, October 11 2018
Australia’s Dubai heist finds pride of place in epic Test draws
From Perth 1989 to Johannesburg 1995 to Cardiff 2009 and Auckland 2013, a look at some of the most famous draws.
Thu, July 09 2015
What led to the demise of the pinch-hitter?
What the death of pinch-hitters has resulted in is a different thing altogether which we shall get to later, but we first need to assess what caused its demise.
Sun, January 18 2015
Ross Taylor reminds me of Ijaz Ahmed: Mark Greatbatch
Greatbatch recalls his coaching days with Central Districts.
Sat, January 17 2015
Ross Taylor, as a 12-year old reminded me of Ijaz Ahmed: Mark Greatbatch
New Zealand cricket great Mark Greatbatch has revealed how he coached a 12-year-old Ross Taylor.
Fri, December 12 2014
Mark Greatbatch proves a point to Tony Greig
Greatbatch at first slip leapt high and nabbed the ball with his right hand to complete a stunner.
Sat, November 22 2014
Tom Latham should open during ICC World Cup 2015, says Mark Greatbatch
Greatbatch opened in the 1992 tournament with Latham's father Rod.
Sat, December 14 2013
Mark Greatbatch: New Zealand’s crisis man blitzed bowlers into submission in ’92 World Cup
Mark Greatbatch was known for launching rescue acts when New Zealand found themselves in dire-straits in Test cricket.
Tue, July 01 2014
Ian Smith’s blitzkrieg leaves Indian bowlers shell-shocked
On February 22, 1990, Ian Smith scored his second and last century for New Zealand in Tests, but the circumstances under which it was scripted was phenomenal. Walking in to bat at 131 for seven, he blasted 169 off 128 deliveries, on the first day of the Test in Auckland, to steer his side to 387 for nine before stumps. Karthik Parimal looks back at this eventful day.
Thu, January 17 2013
Carl Hooper wants to be Bangladesh Coach
Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper is reported to be among the candidates interested in becoming the next head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team.
Sun, December 16 2012
New Zealand not distracted by Ross Taylor’s axing, says captain Brendon McCullum
New Zealand will not be distracted by the axing of former captain Ross Taylor ahead of their cricket tour of South Africa, new skipper Brendon McCullum said on Friday.