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Vijay Merchant
Fri, August 19 2016
Denis Compton kicks from mid-on to run out Vijay Merchant
The day an Arsenal left-winger kicked a cricket ball from mid-on to run out Vijay Merchant.
Sun, July 28 2013
Syed Mushtaq Ali’s family demands cricket museum in late cricketer’s name
Family members of India's former Test cricketer, late captain Syed Mushtaq Ali, who had scored the first century for the country on a foreign pitch in 1936, have demanded for the sportsman's "unfulfilled dream" of having a cricket museum in the city.
Wed, July 02 2014
When 588 runs were scored in a single day’s play in Test — a record that still stands
On July 27, 1936, 588 runs were scored in a single day’s play during a Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Manchester. England scored 398 of those runs, but Vijay Merchant and Syed Mushtaq Ali retaliated with a 190-run opening stand. The record for 'most runs in a day’s play’ stands till date. Karthik Parimal revisits the momentous game.
Wed, June 15 2016
Cota Ramaswami: The man who represented India in both cricket and tennis
C Ramaswami represented India in both Test cricket and Davis Cup tennis.
Mon, May 27 2013
Vizzy: The modus operandi of India’s first spot-fixer
Spot-fixing is not that new. Arunabha Sengupta recounts the tales of the Maharajakumar of Vizianagaram, who bribed bowlers to bowl according to his whims, and was both knighted and honoured with Padma Bhushan.
Sun, August 24 2014
Life after 40: Numbers that should be a source of great inspiration for Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar’s numbers in international cricket are staggering to say the least. His consistency and longevity speaks volumes of his ability as a cricketer.
Fri, September 12 2014
Padma Bhushan for Vizzy and not even a Padma Shri for Vijay Merchant, Subhash Gupte and Mohinder Amarnath!
Rahul Dravid, whose greatness is almost in the same class as Sachin Tendulkar is conferred the Padma Bhushan — the third highest civilian award that includes the likes of Chandu Borde (3061 Test runs at 35.59 and 52 wicket at 46.48) and, hold your breath, Vijay Ananda (Test batting average of 8.20). Considering the fact that cricketing colossus like Vijay Merchant, Subhash Gupte and Mohinder Amarnath were not even given the lowest-ranked national award [Padma Shri], the entire logic of the Padma Awards has to be questioned.
Thu, September 11 2014
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai’s 40 title triumphs — Part 1 of 4
The 2012-13 Ranji Trophy final marks Mumbai’s 44th appearance in the title round. The team has triumphed a whopping 39 times. In this four part series, Arunabha Sengupta sketches the previous Mumbai wins in the history of the tournament.
Tue, December 11 2012
Salim Durani: I would have enjoyed playing T20 cricket
Salim Durani, born on December 11, 1934 was a flamboyant all-rounder who played for India in the 1960-70s. He is famous for hitting sixes on demand and also being one of the few cricketers to have acted in a movie. Despite being a good all-rounder, he played only 29 Tests for India. In an exclusive interview on the occasion of his 78th birthday, Durani looks back at his career with CricketCountry’s Correspondent Nishad Pai Vaidya.
Thu, November 22 2012
Vijay Merchant – Holder of The Second-Highest First-Class Average After Don Bradman
Vijay Merchant - Holder of The Second-Highest First-Class Average After Don Bradman