Sanath Jayasuriya had started the last day of a Test match on a farcical wicket with 50 required to set a world record. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the day that saw an agonising heart break for Sri Lanka and some excruciating torture for the bowlers.
Read MoreThe duel between Joel Garner and Malcolm Marshall - fast meets furious
July 2, 1982. A furious battle of raw pace was fought under the hot sun of Bournemouth. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the day that saw Malcolm Marshall of Hampshire take on Joel Garner of Somerset in a contest of unparalleled speed and skill.
Read MoreJim Laker's 19 wickets at Manchester 1956
Jully 31, 1956. Manchester. Jim Laker singlehandedly routed the Australians, taking 10 wickets in the second innings, making it 19 for the match. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the day that can be bettered by no bowler however hard he tries.
Read MoreJune 1932 - India rattle England on their first day in Test cricket
On June 25, 1932, at Lord’s, India took her first bold step in Test cricket, and made the small world of cricket sit up and take notice. Arunabha Sengupta revisits India’s first day in the international arena when CK Nayudu’s men actually had the better of the exchanges against a very strong English side.
Read MoreDilip Vengsarkar and Kapil Dev light up Lord's
June 14, 1982. India had resumed their second innings after the rest day with innings defeat looming over the horizon. However, when they did go down it was with flashing swords and fireworks in a spectacular blaze of glory. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the special knocks of Dilip Vengsarkar and Kapil Dev on that day.
Read MoreFred Trueman reduces India to 0 for 4
June 7, 1952, Headingley. Debutant Fred Trueman unleashed a spell from hell, and the Indian scoreboard at one stage read 0 for four. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the day of batting nightmare.
Read MoreAll out for 12
May 24, 1877. Oxford University were bowled out for 12 against the MCC – which still stands as the lowest recorded first class total. Arunabha Sengupta relives the day at the Magdalene College Ground that remains one of the worst ever for batsmen.
Read MoreThe first Tied Test
On December 14, 1960, Joe Solomon threw down the stumps from square-leg to run out Ian Meckiff, and Test cricket witnessed the first ever Tie. Arunabha Sengupta recounts the tension-filled last few moments of the match.
Read MoreIndia's first triumph in Test matches - Madras 1952
February 10, 1952. Vijay Hazare’s side made history by beating England by an innings and eight runs at Chepauk, the team members congratulated each other and went home with their booty of Rs 250 per head. However, the memories that linger are invaluable — writes Arunabha Sengupta.
Read MoreIndia beat West Indies in a thriller at Mumbai 1994
Arunabha Sengupta recounts the gripping 1994 encounter between the two sides which firmly established Indians as the dominating side that they have been ever since.
Read MoreThe thriller at Kotla - India vs West Indies 1987
From massive one-sided routs meted out by a fearsome pace attack in conjunction with a batting line up oozing outrageous talent, the equation has changed dramatically. Since 1987, India have not lost a series at home against the Windies and for almost two decades have held the upper hand in the Indo-WestIndian encounters in India. It all started with one great Test Match in 1987 which demonstrated that the hosts were no longer meek pushovers. Arunabha Sengupta recalls.
Read MoreBy 3 runs - The Ashes thriller at Melbourne 1982
December 30, 1982. The Ashes Test at Melbourne saw the closest of finishes. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the match and the final few heart-stopping moments.
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