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Sundries
Tue, August 01 2017
CT Studd gets 22-yard church aisle made in Belgian Congo
CT Studd was also a man of God who gave up the game to become a missionary and worked in China, India and Belgian Congo.
Sun, July 30 2017
Denis Compton’s disappointment at a stand at Lord’s being named after him
Not many cricketers are expected to show disappointment when stands at the Mecca of cricket is named after them. But Denis Compton was always different.
Fri, July 28 2017
Gold watches in cricket: Vizzy and Frederick Beauclerk
Gold watches have a curious association with cricket.
Fri, July 28 2017
George Wells gets out before ball is bowled
The diminutive George Wells was known in the cricketing circles as ‘Tiny’ Wells.
Fri, July 28 2017
Sundries: Henry Charlwood and one of the most eventful deliveries
August 23, 1870. A match between the United North of England and the United South of England saw one of the most eventful deliveries of all time. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the event.
Fri, July 28 2017
Sundries: Plum Warner, Imperial Cricket and George V
Plum Warner dedicated his tome ‘Imperial Cricket’ to His Majesty the King Emperor.
Wed, July 12 2017
Gilbert Jessop’s harrowing experience
The phenomenal hitter of the cricket ball, Gilbert Jessop, had already retired from the game and was a Captain in the army during the Great War.
Wed, July 12 2017
The Ray East-Ken Shuttleworth exchange
Ray East, the Essex left-arm spinner and useful lower order improviser was also a renowned humorist.
Sun, July 02 2017
When Eleven West Indians played for England nearly vice-versa
According to the scorecard at Headingley, eleven West Indians were playing for England, while ten Englishmen and one South African were turning out for West Indies.
Sun, July 02 2017
Cyril Ritchard’s Bodyline Song
Cyril Ritchard, born December 1, 1898, was a famed Australian stage, screen and television actor and director.