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West Indies vs England 1981
Wed, July 02 2014
Vivian Richards knocks the wind out of a tired English attack’s sails
On March 28, 1981, Sir Vivian Richards scored yet another hundred, but this was his first at his home in Antigua which was hosting its inaugural Test, against a demoralised pack of English bowlers. The century, albeit uncharacteristic, propelled West Indies to a formidable total. Karthik Parimal looks back at that eventful day’s play.
Mon, March 14 2016
Ken Barrington passes away in Barbados in the middle of the tour
The Ken Barrington, Assistant Manager of England cricket team, suddenly passed away in Barbados where the side was engaged in a Test against West Indies.
Tue, August 19 2014
Michael Holding’s ‘Over of the century’ to Geoff Boycott
On March 14, 1981, the great West Indian fast bowler, Michael Holding, sent down an exacting over to Englishman Geoff Boycott at Bridgetown, which would later come to be known as the most lethal six deliveries ever to be bowled. Jaideep Vaidya recounts the tale of how Boycott was wonderfully set up by "Whispering Death".
Wed, February 10 2016
Robin Jackman’s South African connections lead to cancellation of a Test between England and West Indies
The Bourda Test between West Indies and England was cancelled because the visiting team had been reinforced by the arrival of Robin Jackman, with South African connections.