The Lancashire and Leicestershire champion Ken Higgs was born January 14, 1937. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at a relentless workhorse who played an inexplicably low number of Tests.
Read MoreRahul Dravid - a tale of perseverence
Rahul Dravid, born January 11, 1973, is one of the greatest batsmen to be produced by India, the fulcrum around which Indian batting revolved during the decade and a half when his name was constant at number three on the scoreboard. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who is nothing short of a phenomenon in his own right.
Read MoreGeorge Coulthard: Footballer, Cricketer, Dreamer and the Centre of a Storm: Part 4
George Coulthard, born August 1, 1856, was an early colossus of Australian Rules Football, a talented cricketer and a versatile man of many talents who attracted career threatening controversies and life threatening sharks with equal elan. In this series Pradip Dhole sketches the extraordinarily interesting life of this extraordinarily interesting man.
Read MoreGeorge Coulthard: Footballer, Cricketer, Dreamer and the Centre of a Storm: Part 3
George Coulthard, born August 1, 1856, was an early colossus of Australian Rules Football, a talented cricketer and a versatile man of many talents who attracted career threatening controversies and life threatening sharks with equal elan. In this series Pradip Dhole sketches the extraordinarily interesting life of this extraordinarily interesting man.
Read MoreMAK Pataudi: The enigmatic Nawab
Mansur Ali Khan, Nawab of Pataudi, or “Tiger”, as he was known to everyone, was born January 5, 1941. Flamboyant with the willow, dynamic on the field, and a prince on and off the field, Pataudi remains one of the most colourful cricketers of Indian cricket. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at a royal enigma.
Read MoreRaman Lamba: Looked young, dressed young, played young and died young
Raman Lamba, born January 2, 1960, was a prolific batsman at the domestic level who also enjoyed some memorable moments for India in the 1980s. He was still in his prime, playing the game with unbridled enthusiasm, when he met his tragic end at the age of 38 while fielding close to the wicket. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at his life and career.
Read MoreGeorge Coulthard: Footballer, Cricketer, Dreamer and the Centre of a Storm: Part 2
George Coulthard, born August 1, 1856, was an early colossus of Australian Rules Football, a talented cricketer and a versatile man of many talents who attracted career threatening controversies and life threatening sharks with equal elan. In this series Pradip Dhole sketches the extraordinarily interesting life of this extraordinarily interesting man.
Read MoreGeorge Coulthard: Footballer, Cricketer, Dreamer and the Centre of a Storm: Part 1
George Coulthard, born August 1, 1856, was an early colossus of Australian Rules Football, a talented cricketer and a versatile man of many talents who attracted career threatening controversies and life threatening sharks with equal elan. In this series Pradip Dhole sketches the extraordinarily interesting life of this extraordinarily interesting man.
Read MoreVizzy: The Indian Test captain who should not have come close to playing for the country
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Vijayananda Gajapathi Raju, the Maharajkumar of Vizianagram aka Vizzy, arguably the worst and most undeserving Test cricketer ever, was born December 28, 1905. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the most important character in Indian cricket in the 1930s.
Read MoreDavid Shepherd : A much loved bloke
Chubby and extremely lovable, David Shepherd was born December 27, 1940. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the man in white coat who made umpiring a delight to watch
Read MoreGeorge Osbaldeston: The Squire who was one of the greatest all-round sportsmen
George Osbaldeston (born December 26, 1786) was the archetypal British sporting squire, aptly nicknamed simply ‘The Squire’.A versatile all-round sportsman, compulsive gambler and life-long philanderer, he was one of the most colourful characters of early cricket. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of this gentleman of leisure.
Read MoreWilliam Clarke: The man who changed cricket forever
William Clarke, born December 24, 1798, was the greatest of the lob bowlers. But, that was just a fraction of his contribution to the cause of cricket. The game as we know it today almost certainly would not have existed but for the innovative brilliance of this visionary. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of this remarkable man.
Read MorePeter Toohey: A spark that did not last
Peter Toohey’s Test career fizzled out after starting with a bang. Kalyanbrata Bhattacharya looks back at his curious career.
Read MoreDoug Walters: Spectacular entertainer
Doug Walters, born December 21, 1945, was one of the most talented batsmen of all time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the greatest characters to have played the sport.
Read MoreGeoff Pullar: A curious phenomenon
Geoff Pullar was a curious phenomenon, writes Kalyanbrata Bhattacharyya
Read MoreMushtaq Ali: Stylish, swashbuckling and superlative
The flamboyant Mushtaq Ali was born on December 17, 1914. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the first Indian batsman to score an overseas Test hundred.
Read MoreAubrey Faulkner: The greatest all-rounder before the Great War
The legendary Aubrey Faulkner was born December 17, 1881. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the greatest Test all-rounder before The Wars.
Read MoreJoel Garner: At your toes, tonsils or timber
Joel Garner, born December 16, 1952, was one of the most terrifying bowlers ever, certainly among the tallest ever seen in the game till then. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of this essential part of the famous West Indian arsenal of the 1970s and 1980s.
Read MoreCharlie Griffith: Much-dreaded partner in crime of Wes Hall
Charlie Griffith, born December 14, 1938, was one of the most feared fast bowlers of all time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the “bad boys” of the sport.
Read MoreDattu Phadkar: Rise and fall of a quality all-rounder
A pedigree cricketer who worked wonders for the balance of the side, Dattu Phadkar was the cricketer who succeeded Amar Singh and preceded Kapil Dev as the medium paced all-rounder of India. Arunabha Sengupta recalls his career.
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