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Tony Greig

The Richards duet: When Barry and Viv launched into the Australian attack

At Gloucester Park, Perth, on January 27, 1978, Barry and Viv Richards plundered huge scores and put on a mesmerising master-class of batting brilliance. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the rare occurrence of the two best batsmen of the world batting together in sublime form.

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When a post-match party saw the tragic end of David Hookes

On January 19, 2004, David Hookes, the man well-known for starting his Test career by scoring five consecutive boundaries off Tony Greig, breathed his last at the age of 48. Karthik Parimal looks back at that fateful day, when a post-match drinks party, involving Victoria and South Australia, took a dreadful turn.

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Oh, Calcutta! When Eden Gardens stunned the cricketing world!

When play began on Day Five, India needed 21 to avert innings defeat. They had 3 wickets in hand. And yet...

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Australia, Sri Lanka and the SCG pay tribute to Tony Greig

Australia and Sri Lanka paid their respects to Tony Greig in a moving farewell to the former England captain before the start of play in the third Test.

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Jackson Bird strikes for Australia against Sri Lanka at Sydney

Australia removed both Sri Lankan openers on the first morning after winning the toss and sending the tourists in to bat in the third and final Test in Sydney.

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Australia vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Score: Third Test, Day One at Sydney

Sri Lanka take on Australia in the third and final Test match of the series with the view to create history at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

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Australia win toss, elect to bowl against Sri Lanka in third Test match at Sydney

Australia captain Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in the third Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney on Thursday.

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Michael Clarke fit for Sydney Test against Sri Lanka

Australian captain Michael Clarke, who was doubtful for the Sydney Test due to injury, announced on Wednesday that he will be a part of the playing XI for Australia against Sri Lanka.

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ICC mourns death of Christopher Martin-Jenkins

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday mourned the passing away of cricket commentator and former president of the MCC Christopher Martin-Jenkins, who died of cancer at the age of 67.

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Sri Lanka confident of creating history against Australia in third Test at Sydney, says Thilan Samaraweera

Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Thilan Samaraweera said on Tuesday that his team is confident of creating history by winning the third Test match against Australia at Sydney starting on Thursday.

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