Malcolm Marshall, born April 18, 1958, was perhaps the greatest of the famed West Indian fast bowlers — certainly the most terrifying. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the legend who passed away at the young age of 41.
Read MoreColin Cowdrey - England's charming Legend
Colin Cowdrey, born December 24, 1932, was one of the greatest ever batsmen produced by England, and one of the most charming men to have graced the game. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who started his career facing Keith Miller and Ray Lindwall and ended it negotiating Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson.
Read MoreLen Hutton - perhaps the greatest opener in the post-War era
Sir Leonard Hutton, born June 23, 1916, was one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time and one of the most successful captains of England. Arunabha Sengupta remembers this personification of perfect technique who continued on his path to greatness even after his left arm was shortened by two inches due to injury.
Read MoreGarry Sobers - The greatest all-round cricketer of all time
Garfield Sobers, born July 28, 1936, was simply the greatest all-round cricketer ever witnessed in the history of game. He was a freak of nature, who was the best of batsmen, most versatile of bowlers and the supreme acrobat among fieldsmen. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who was unique in the true sense of the word.
Read MoreGhulam Ahmed - the first great off-spinner of India
Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and legacy of Ghulam Ahmed who played 22 Tests for India between 1948-49 and 1958-59.
Read MoreGilbert Jessop - perhaps the fastest scorer of all time
With his crouching predatory stance, Gilbert Jessop, born May 19, 1874, was perhaps the hardest hitter of all times. Arunabha Sengupta pays tribute to the legendary cricketer.
Read MoreJohn Traicos - Greek, born in Egypt, played for South Africa and Zimbabwe
John Traicos, born May 17, 1947, may have had his career interrupted for two decades, two years and 222 days. However, he had a remarkable journey etched with unique distinctions. Arunabha Sengupta hails the off-spinner who represented two African countries.
Read MoreWally Hammond - Grit, Grandeur, Grace and Grief
Wally Hammond, born June 19, 1903, was a peerless stroke-maker through the off-side, a fascinating combination of grace and grandeur, one of the greatest batsmen of all time, perhaps the best slip fielder ever produced in the game, and a more than handy bowler.Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of a charismatic cricketer and a complex character.
Read MorePeter May - classic and charismatic
Peter May, born on December 31, 1929, was a hero of the post-War period when England dominated world cricket. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the classical batsman and charismatic captain on his 83rd birthday.
Read MoreClarrie Grimmett - the man who invented the flipper
Clarrie Grimmett, born December 25, 1891, was one of the greatest leg-spinners of all time and the man credited to have developed the ‘flipper’. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the ‘Gnome’ and his career on his 121st birthday.
Read MoreJack Hobbs - forever the master
Jack Hobbs, born December 16, 1884, was the greatest batsman in the world during his day, the man who took the mantle of the master from WG Grace, managed to add a further sheen of glory to it before passing it on to Don Bradman. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to his 30 year career.
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Bill O'Reilly - The greatest leg-spinner of all time?
Bill O’Reilly, born December 20, 1905, was considered by Don Bradman to be the greatest bowler he had faced or seen. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the immortal character who bowled leg-spin with the spirit of a fast bowler.
Read MoreSubhash Gupte - Ace Indian leg-spinner
Subhash Gupte (born December 11, 1929) was one of the greatest leg-spinners of all time. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to the man who was ranked above Shane Warne by the great Garry Sobers.
Read MoreSarfraz Nawaz - the man who pioneered reverse-swing
Sarfraz Nawaz, born December 1, 1948, was a trend-setting fast-medium bowler of Pakistan. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who developed the art and science of reverse swing.
Read MoreLes Ames - good behind the stumps, fantastic in front
Les Ames(born December 3, 1905) was the first choice England wicket-keeper of the 1930s and also a batsman good enough to score 100 First-class hundreds. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the stumper who held his own as a batsman in an era of Don Bradman, George Headley and Wally Hammond.
Read MoreKeith Miller - the dashing, debonair dazzler
Keith Miller, born November 28, 1919, was the greatest all-rounder to ever take the field for Australia. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to the dashing and debonair ‘Nugget’ who demonstrated that there was a lot more to life than cricket.
Read MoreImran Khan - The Legend of Pakistan
Imran Khan (born November 25, 1953) was perhaps the greatest all-rounder since Garry Sobers. Arunabha Sengupta looks back on the career of the man who was instrumental in making cricket the craze it is in the subcontinent
Read MoreHerbert Sutcliffe - one of the greatest of them all
Herbert Sutcliffe (born November 24, 1894) was one of the best opening batsmen ever. Arunabha Sengupta looks back on the career of the man who ranks right up there with the greatest bad-wicket players of all time.
Read MoreHarold Larwood - villain of the Bodyline series
Harold Larwood, born November 14, 1904, was perhaps the fastest and most dreaded bowler of all time. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man synonymous with Bodyline.
Read MoreWilfred Rhodes - Nearly 40000 runs and over 4000 wickets
Wilfred Rhodes (born October 29, 1877) was a great left-arm spinner who also made himself into a top class opening batsman. Arunabha Sengupta pays tribute to the man who has inspired some of the greatest cricket literature.
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