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Sundries
Thu, June 21 2018
Ranjitsinhji toys with Johannes Kotze
Johannes Kotze was tricked by his South African teammates that day at Hove, and KS Ranjitsinhji took advantage to the fullest.
Mon, June 18 2018
Jack Hobbs humbles Alexander Cowie
Alexander Cowie was as erratic as he was quick. However, on that day at Fenner’s he found Jack Hobbs too hot to handle.
Mon, June 11 2018
Nottinghamshire take field in plain clothes against Hampshire
Hampshire needed a solitary run to win, so the Nottinghamshire fielders didn’t even bother to change.
Fri, June 08 2018
When Bill Ponsford made a mess of Herbie Collins’ master-plan
Herbert Sutcliffe was in tremendous form, but Herbie Collins found a method to get him out alright. Unfortunately, Bill Ponsford ruined everything…
Mon, June 04 2018
The first ‘timed out’ decision that never happened
Timed out became a mode of dismissal only in 1980, but this incident dates back to 1911.
Fri, June 01 2018
The fallibility and temper of Tom Emmett
Apart from being an excellent cricketer, Tom Emmett was one hell of an entertainer.
Tue, May 29 2018
Ted McDonald packs a Punch on Austin
Ted McDonald had tormented England all summer; and on this case, he turned out to be more than a handful for an NSW batsman.
Fri, May 18 2018
Church of England vs Roman Catholics: A bizarre cricket match, probably fictitious
The Roman Catholics challenged the Church of England to a cricket match at Lord’s. The result, however, was not what the English clergymen expected….
Wed, May 16 2018
The day of fleet-footed fielders on the Bodyline tour
Bodyline had been already implemented on the tour, but the spirit was still genial in the NSW match. The fielders seemed to be keener to show off their footwork.
Mon, May 14 2018
Cricket match between women, aged overweight men, and a dog
The Forget-me-nots were a formidable unit of female cricketers. On this occasion they were pitted against eleven aged, overweight men and a dog.