Victor Trumper, the crown prince of all batsmen and the knight in the most shining flannels, was born on November 2, 1877. Arunabha Sengupta pays tribute to the hero who still occupies a place in the hearts of many cricket lovers.
Read MoreDouglas Jardine - villain or visionary captain
Douglas Jardine, born October 23, 1900, was a brilliant captain who is also infamous for the most questionable and dangerous tactic ever used on the cricket field – Bodyline. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the complex cricketer.
Read MoreJohn Snow - Rebel, Fast Bowler and Poet
Few batsmen ever managed to play him comfortably, but John Snow , born Oct 13, 1941, had plenty of trouble dealing with his own captains and management. However, despite his rebellious nature and the menace he carried, he also wrote poetry and could be philosophical. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to the unusual fast bowler .
Read MoreWG Grace - the Father of Cricket
WG Grace, born July 18, 1848, is a character of near mythical proportions, striding across the pages of cricket history like a Colossus. Arunabha Sengupta traces the life and times of a man whose legend continues to be too difficult to capture in a single article.
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Sachin Tendulkar - the most complete of batsmen
Sachin Tendulkar, born on April 24, 1973 — the child prodigy who emerged as the greatest batsman produced by India. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at some facets of the career of the phenomenon who defined his own era.
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