Clive Rice, born 23 July 1949, was one of the greatest all-rounders of his day, on par with the likes of Garry Sobers, Imran Khan and Ian Botham — a huge force with bat and ball. Cruelly, his career coincided with the years of isolation faced by South Africa. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who remains a legendary name around the world, especially for his exploits for Transvaal and Nottinghamshire.
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Part 5 of an exquisitely detailed biography of Billy Midwinter by Pradip Dhole. The travelling cricketer played four Test matches for England, sandwiched between eight Tests Australia and holds a unique place in cricket history as the only cricketer to have played for both Australia and England in Test Matches against each other
Read MoreBob Taylor: Rolls-Royce of wicketkeepers
Bob Taylor, born on 17 July 1941, was one of the greatest wicketkeepers of all time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the career of the man whose best years were lost to Test cricket because he was born in the wrong country at the wrong time.
Read MoreBilly Midwinter The Peripatetic Pioneer of International Cricketers: Part 4
Part 4 of an exquisitely detailed biography of Billy Midwinter by Pradip Dhole. The travelling cricketer played four Test matches for England, sandwiched between eight Tests Australia and holds a unique place in cricket history as the only cricketer to have played for both Australia and England in Test Matches against each other
Read MoreSunil Gavaskar - India's first world-class icon
Sunil Gavaskar, born on July 10, 1949, was more than the greatest opening batsman produced by India. He was the icon who led India from an also ran to a leader in the world of cricket world with his peerless batsmanship as well as relentless pursuit of proper recognition. Arunabha Sengupta takes a look at the humungous contribution of the man to Indian and world cricket through his playing career and beyond.
Read MoreTom Graveney: Elegance Personified
A profile of Tom Graveney by Kalyanbrata Bhattacrharyya
Read MoreBilly Midwinter The Peripatetic Pioneer of International Cricketers: Part 3
Part 3 of an exquisitely detailed biography of Billy Midwinter by Pradip Dhole. The travelling cricketer played four Test matches for England, sandwiched between eight Tests Australia and holds a unique place in cricket history as the only cricketer to have played for both Australia and England in Test Matches against each other
Read MoreWilton St Hill: The cricketer lionised out of proportion by CLR James
Wilton St Hill, born 6 July 1893, was one of the first black cricketers of West Indies to eke out a long career. More importantly, he was lionised by CLR James to an extent that stretches into the farcical. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the career of this popular but less than brilliant cricketer, and tries to peel off the layers of myth endowed upon his persona by Beyond a Boundary.
Read MoreBilly Midwinter The Peripatetic Pioneer of International Cricketers: Part 2
Part 2 of an exquisitely detailed biography of Billy Midwinter by Pradip Dhole. The travelling cricketer played four Test matches for England, sandwiched between eight Tests Australia and holds a unique place in cricket history as the only cricketer to have played for both Australia and England in Test Matches against each other
John Edrich: An Opener for all seasons
A profile of John Edrich by Kalyanbrata Bhattacharyya
Read MoreBilly Midwinter The Peripatetic Pioneer of International Cricketers: Part 1
Part 1 of an exquisitely detailed biography of Billy Midwinter by Pradip Dhole. The travelling cricketer played four Test matches for England, sandwiched between eight Tests Australia and holds a unique place in cricket history as the only cricketer to have played for both Australia and England in Test Matches against each other
Read MoreBob Appleyard: No Coward Soul
Bob Appleyard, born 27 June 1924, was widely acknowledged as one of the greatest bowlers of his day. If health had not let him down and his life had not been buffeted by tragedies, he might have had figures to underline the same. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the Yorkshire bowler who captured 200 wickets in his first full season and won a battle against tuberculosis.
Read MoreGary Gilmour: The Alan Davidson that did not quite happen
Gary Gilmour, born 26 June 1951, was a burly left-handed Australian all-rounder. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a remarkably talented all-rounder who did not eventually live up to his potential.
Read MoreRonald Butcher: The first black cricketer to play for England
Roland Butcher. The first Black cricketer to represent England
Read MoreTerry Alderman: 83 wickets in 12 Tests in England at 19 apiece
Terry Alderman, born 12 June 1956, was an Aussie master of the English conditions. With 83 wickets in 12 Tests played in England, he remains one of the enduring Ashes heroes of history. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who was once engaged in a rugby-style tackle during a Test match.
Read MoreTich Freeman: The Colossus of Kent
‘Tich’ Freeman, born May 17, 1888, was an ace Kent leg-spinner, and perhaps the greatest bowler in the history of County Championship. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of a colossus whose stats blow the mind away.
Read MoreBhagwat Chandrasekhar: Diasbility became dangerous weapon
Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, born May 17 1945, was afflicted by poliomyelitis as a child and his right-arm remained withered as he grew into manhood. Yet, it became the most potent match-winning weapon for India for 14 years. Arunabha Sengupta remembers his extraordinary career.
Read MoreErnie McCormick: An Australian spearhead, manufacturer of the Frank Worrell Trophy
Ernie McCormick was born on 16 May 1906
Read MoreSeymour Nurse: Obscured in the company of giants
Syemour Nurse passed away on 6 May 2019
Read MoreConrad Powell Johnstone: The Skipper who won the first ever Ranji Trophy match of all time
Pradip Dhole writes about Conrad Powell Jones, the skipper to win the first Ranji match of all time
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