This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Sundries
Sat, April 28 2018
The Fred Spofforth-Jim Phillips repartee
Fred Spofforth was a much-feared fast bowler. However, on this day, Jim Phillips had an excellent one-upmanship on the legend
Thu, May 03 2018
Charles Thornton’s humongous sixes
Charles Thornton was one of cricket biggest hitters, but on this day he hit a few that were spectacular by even his standards.
Wed, April 25 2018
Cricket and a Jamaica High Court Judge
A pleasant surprise awaited those present at that Kingston courtroom that day.
Mon, April 23 2018
Woman charges at Raju Kulkarni after he hits her husband with bouncer
Kulkarni bowled a terrific bouncer, but met with a result he had hardly expected.
Thu, April 19 2018
When a batsman appealed to the umpire and got a decision his way
Henry Marshal took the long walk back to the pavilion before something dawned upon him.
Mon, April 16 2018
Dennis Lillee and aluminium bat: The second rejection
Dennis Lillee had suggested another role for his aluminium bat once it was famously rejected on a cricket field. Unfortunately, it got rejected again.
Thu, April 12 2018
Cricket behind army lines with a horse on the pitch
It began with a group of cricketers seeking permission to cross the lines while a war was on.
Sun, April 08 2018
Laurie Lee knocked out by beer bottle during a Test match
Laurie Lee, famous English poet, novelist, and screenwriter, had chosen the wrong day to watch cricket.
Fri, March 30 2018
Cricket, sausage sandwiches, and a public announcement
Garry Sobers, Barry Richards, and Roy Marshall all batted that day, but the most curious announcement on the loudspeaker was on an entirely different topic.
Thu, March 29 2018
When a locust plague was plotted to prevent a cricket tour
There have been numerous threats to get a tour called off, but this was probably the most sinister.