On October 4, 1998, Australia’s Ian Healy surpassed his countryman Rod Marsh’s tally of 355 dismissals behind the stumps. Prakash Govindasreenivasan revisits the Test match between Australia and Pakistan played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in 1998 when Healy achieved this feat.
Gary Troup was a left-handed New Zealand fast bowler from New Zealand who played a key role in his country’s memorable series win over West Indies in 1979-80, their first ever series victory at home.
For a lot of young spinners from outside the sub-continent, India has become their favourite hunting ground. A couple of years ago in 2011, a 23-year-old youngster from the West Indies by the name of Sunil Narine came to ply his trade in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Born on October 2, 1977, Justin Kemp is a tall, well-built all-rounder from South Africa who began his career when another famed all-rounder Lance Klusener was approaching the end of his. For more reasons than one, Kemp was looked at as Klusener’s heir apparent as the former had the ability to clear the field with ease and help his side prevail in tight situations. However, Kemp’s career did not last very long. Prakash Govindasreenivasan has more.
The 21-year-old Jaydev Unadkat, who picked up eight wickets in five matches on India’s tour of Zimbabwe and had good outing in this year’s Indian Premier League. He has been picked for India’s home series against Australia. CricketCountry’s Prakash Govindasreenivasan caught up with the youngster.
The Yuvraj Singh-led India Blue maintained their winning record to clinch the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 2013 with a 50-run victory over Virat Kohli’s Delhi. It was a series that saw players from two ends of the spectrum participate and look to gain from their performances. While some seniors were looking for a way back, the younger lot was out there to prove a point. Prakash Govindasreenivasan and Abhijit Banare look back at the tournament and the performers.
On September 29, 1995, Pakistan’s 19-year-old Saleem Elahi became the fourth cricketer to score a century on One-Day International (ODI) debut. The century came at Gujranwala against Pakistan and was enough to help take his team to a nine-wicket win. Prakash Govindasreenivasan has more.
The Mumbai Indians opener Dwayne Smith played yet another scratchy, yet match-winning knock as his side registered their first points in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 2013. Prakash Govindasreenivasan talks about Smith’s ability to grab the opener’s spot and bring new ways to approach the position.
Born on September 27, 1962, Gavin Larsen was one of the most economical medium-pacers to have played through the 90s. Prakash Govindasreenivasan looks back at the career of a man who was nicknamed 'the Postman’ by his teammates.
If there is anyone who is grossly underrated in the current West Indies cricket setup, it is Darren Sammy. With growing disputes between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the players over contractual issues, West Indies cricket was on the verge of sinking to its lowest ebb. At such a time, the board turned to Sammy who proved to be an able lifeguard. In only his third year at the international level, Sammy was handed the responsibility of leading the side out of the shambles.