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Sundries
Fri, March 23 2018
Despite being given run out, William Oscroft refuses to leave
That day, William Oscroft was not too keen on listening to the umpires’ decision.
Sun, March 18 2018
The exasperation of Robert Carpenter: A WG Grace story
Robert Carpenter had thought he had escaped WG Grace, but…
Thu, March 15 2018
Alan McGilvray ‘claims’ extra runs to win a match
The runs were originally not claimed by the batsmen, but New South Wales captain Alan McGilvray did not believe in altruism.
Wed, March 07 2018
The tale of Phil DeFreitas’s curious pace
Fast bowlers are often motivated to bowl extra quick, but Phil DeFreitas’ case was slightly different.
Mon, March 05 2018
Bill Athey un-sledges Merv Hughes
Merv Hughes came in, snarling, hurling the choicest of words. Bill Athey merely acted the country yokel.
Wed, February 28 2018
Mark Waugh sets world record for most catches: the aftermath
Mark Waugh broke the world record alright, but there was something more waiting for his teammates.
Tue, February 27 2018
The many stories of Bill Reeves
Yet another compilation of Bill Reeves anecdotes.
Sun, February 25 2018
Ball gets dislodged in non-striker’s shirt, then…
What if a ball gets buried in a batsman’s shirt and six men rugby-tackle him?
Wed, February 21 2018
When runs were scored with no fielder on the ground
It was the most singular of circumstances. Upon much deliberation, the umpires awarded Humphrey Gilbert two runs.