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Mike Procter
Fri, July 21 2017
Barry Richards: 10 facts to know about the South African legend
In an era that saw South Africa’s isolation from international cricket due to apartheid, Richards played only four Tests and showcased his calibre by amassing over 500 runs against Australia.
Tue, May 05 2015
Dream Team: Match Referees XI
ICC match referees remain largely away from the gaze of the television cameras. And because most the referees are from a bygone past, their exploits are not widely known to the younger generation of cricket fans.
Fri, September 09 2016
The Harbhajan Singh-Andrew Symonds showdown that threatened the relations between India and Australia
When Australia lost to India in semi-final of 2007 World T20, a war of words was witnessed on the ground.
Tue, September 16 2014
Hansie Cronje — once he was a harmless, carefree prankster
Hansie Cronje was a respected figure in South Africa until he confessed to his role in match-fixing.
Fri, January 03 2014
Pat Symcox: Jacques Kallis is the ‘greatest cricketer that has ever lived’
Symcox has hailed Kallis as ''greatest cricketer that has ever lived''.
Sat, October 19 2013
Ricky Ponting feels Cricket Australia let down players in 2008 Monkeygate scandal
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels country's cricket board let him and the entire team down during the 2008 'Monkeygate' controversy, saying that Cricket Australia (CA) officials acted as if the relationship with India mattered more than the national players.
Thu, October 17 2013
Ricky Ponting questions Sachin Tendulkar’s role in 2008 Monkeygate scandal
The ghost of 'Monkeygate' has risen again with former Australian captain Ricky Ponting questioning Sachin Tendulkar's role in the scandal, claiming that he was taken aback by the senior Indian batsman's statement which saved Harbhajan Singh.
Wed, September 02 2015
Mike Procter: A supreme all-rounder who enjoyed the shortest of stints on the world stage
Mike Procter, born September 15, 1946, was a devastating fast bowler and a destructive batsman.
Mon, August 27 2018
Mike Procter hits six consecutive sixes in a County game against Somerset off Dennis Breakwell
Before Ravi Shastri and after Garry Sobers, Mike Procter had clobbered six consecutive sixes in First-Class cricket.
Tue, September 15 2015
South African cricketers walk out in protest against apartheid after just one ball is bowled
April 3, 1971. In a trend-setting protest against the Apartheid policies of the Government, players of the two South African teams walked out after just one ball during a high-profile First- Class match in Capetown. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the day when the Pollock brothers, Mike Procter, Barry Richards and a host of other great Protean cricketers stood up against the politics of their time.