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Tony Lock
Fri, February 19 2016
16 cricketers who went through immense difficulties resulting from financial woes
There were many cricketers who graced the highest stage in the bygone era, who slipped into financial woes once their playing days were behind them.
Mon, July 06 2015
16 cricketers who endured extreme financial woes and a terrible life as a result
There were many cricketers who graced the highest stage in the bygone era, who slipped into financial woes once their playing days were behind them.
Sun, July 05 2015
Tony Lock: Life and times
Lock is best known for partnering off-spinner Jim Laker.
Wed, July 05 2017
Tony Lock: 15 interesting facts about the legendary English spinner
Graham Anthony Richard ‘Tony’ Lock, born July 5, 1929, was one of England’s finest ever spinners. A stalwart in county cricket, Lock also had a productive Test career.
Sun, July 13 2014
Hampshire legend Peter Sainsbury passes away aged 80
Sainsbury was a part of Hampshire's two title wins in 1961 and 1973.
Tue, July 05 2016
Tony Lock: A colourful character and an excellent left-arm spinner
Tony Lock was one of the greatest left-arm spinners of his era whose career might have stretched far beyond 49 Tests had his action not raised eyebrows. However, he remodelled his bowling methods again and again to prove to be one of the most enduring and entertaining of cricketers.
Wed, July 02 2014
Garry Sobers provides glimpses of his greatness to come on his Test debut
Gary Sobers, arguably the greatest cricketer of all times, made his Test debut on March 30, 1954. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the stepping-stone of an amazing career.