Dilip Vengsarkar, born April 6, 1956, remains one of the best Indian batsmen of all time. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the career of the man who, during a phenomenal purple patch between 1983 and 1987, was one of the very best in the world.
Read MoreColin Bland: Perhaps the greatest fielder of all time and a superb batsman to boot
Colin Bland, born April 5, 1938, is arguably the greatest fielder of all time. For good measure, he also averaged 49.08 with the bat. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the great fieldsman on his 75th birthday.
Read MoreBapu Nadkarni: Cricket's Scrooge
Bapu Nadkarni, born April 4, 1933, remains the most parsimonious Indian bowler ever. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the left-handed all-rounder.
Read MoreThe Battery of Googly Bowlers of South Africa: Part 3
During the first decade of the 1900s, Bert Vogler, Aubrey Faulkner, Reggie Schwarz and, to a lesser extent, Gordon White, stunned the world by forming a lethal battery of googly bowlers. Their deeds were instrumental in making the world sit up and take notice of South Africa as a third dimension of world cricket. In this four-part series, Pradip Dhole tells us about the googly quartet who came to the fore even as the wrong ’un was still in the formative stages as a bowling weapon.
David Gower: The cadence of poetry in the art of run-making
April 1, 1957. The birth of David Gower, a batsman of surreal beauty at the crease. Arunabha Sengupta relives the ups and downs, sublime joys and sudden dismays of his sparkling career.
Read MorePolly Umrigar: The bulwark of Indian batting through the 1950s and 1960s
Polly Umrigar, born March 28, 1926, was one of greatest batsmen in Indian cricket and a colossal figure of the fifties and sixties. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the legend.
Read MoreThe Battery of Googly Bowlers of South Africa: Part 2
During the first decade of the 1900s, Bert Vogler, Aubrey Faulkner, Reggie Schwarz and, to a lesser extent, Gordon White, stunned the world by forming a lethal battery of googly bowlers. Their deeds were instrumental in making the world sit up and take notice of South Africa as a third dimension of world cricket. In this four-part series, Pradip Dhole tells us about the googly quartet who came to the fore even as the wrong ’un was still in the formative stages as a bowling weapon.
George Giffen: One of the greatest all-rounders of Australia
George Giffen, born on March 27, 1859, was one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a legend who was one of the top cricketers of the 19th century.
Read MoreRockley Wilson: One of a kind
Rockley Wilson, born March 25, 1879, was a decent cricketer and a singular man.
Read MoreThe Battery of Googly Bowlers of South Africa: Part 1
During the first decade of the 1900s, Bert Vogler, Aubrey Faulkner, Reggie Schwarz and, to a lesser extent, Gordon White, stunned the world by forming a lethal battery of googly bowlers. Their deeds were instrumental in making the world sit up and take notice of South Africa as a third dimension of world cricket. In this four-part series, Pradip Dhole tells us about the googly quartet who came to the fore even as the wrong ’un was still in the formative stages as a bowling weapon.
Read MoreAlvin Kallicharran: A great promise only partially fulfilled
March 21, 1949. The birth of one of the most graceful left-handed batsmen of West Indies, who carried the team single-handedly during one of the most demanding phases. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the colourful career of Alvin Kallicharran.
Read MoreVernon Ransford - the first elegant left-handed batsman
Vernon Ransford, born March 20, 1885, was one of the first aesthetic left-handed batsmen to grace the game. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who unfortunately played his last Test match at the age of 26.
Read MoreVincent van der Bijl: Cricket in the Shadows
Vintcent van der Bijl, born March 19, 1948, was one of the greatest fast-medium bowlers of all time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at yet another talented cricketer who did not make it to the top level because of South Africa’s isolation from international cricket because of their Apartheid policy.
Read MoreFuller Pilch - the greatest batsman of the pre-Grace era
Fuller Pilch, born March 17, 1804, was the best batsman of England in his days, and considered to have been the best of all time till the arrival of WG Grace. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who was the pioneer of front-foot play.
Read MoreColin Croft: The meanest of them all
The ruthless, mean Colin Croft was born March 15, 1953. Abhishek Mukherjeelooks back at a great fast bowler whose career came to an unfortunate, premature end.
Read MoreLee Irvine: Swashbuckling gloveman of South Africa's lost generation
Lee Irvine, the swashbuckling batsman-wicket-keeper, was born March 9, 1944. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at yet another talented cricketer whose international career ended prematurely due to South Africa’s discriminating policies.
Read MoreNeil Adcock - the first South African to capture 100 wickets in Tests
Neil Adcock, born March 8, 1931, was a fast bowler of pace, skill and hostility who formed a lethal combination with the terrifying Peter Heine. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who became the first South African bowler to claim 100 Test wickets.
Read MorePhil Edmonds: Maverick cricketer, multi-millionaire businessman
Phil Edmonds, the Middlesex and England left-arm spinner, was born March 8, 1951 — in Zambia. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at a competent bowler and a quirky character.
Read MoreAlletson's innings
Ted Alletson was born on March 7, 1884
Read MoreRodney Hogg: The brash and aggressive bazooka
The tearaway Rodney Hogg was born March 5, 1951. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the career of a fast bowler who, despite a fantastic start, faded away earlier than he was supposed to.
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