George Hirst, born September 7, 1871, was the greatest all-rounder of England of his day and one of the greatest ever. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the man who achieved the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets 14 times in his career and also pioneered the art of ‘swerve’ bowling.
Read MoreGeorge Lohmann - The man with the best bowling average and strike rate
George Lohmann, born June 2, 1865, was the greatest bowler of his day. With 112 wickets in 18 Tests, he boasts the best bowling average and strike rate among bowlers with more than 15 wickets. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life, career and premature death of the Surrey bowler.
Read MoreFred Spofforth - the first aggressive fast bowler and one of the very best
Fred Spofforth, born September 9, 1853, was one of the greatest bowlers to have played the game and nicknamed ‘The Demon’ for his many scary and diabolical spells. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the life and career of the first fast bowler with an aggressive attitude.
Read MoreClive Lloyd - the mastermind behind West Indian dominance of World Cricket
Clive Lloyd, born August 31, 1944, was one of the most destructive batsmen of all time and one of the most successful and respected captains of West Indies.Arunabha Sengupta remembers the “Supercat” who perfected the West Indian system of world domination through relentless pace bowling.
Read MoreClem Hill - one of Australia's best
Clem Hill, born March 18, 1877, was one of the greatest batsmen produced by Australia and one of the game’s most memorable characters. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who held the world record for the highest aggregate of runs in Test cricket for 22 years.
Read MoreMalcolm Marshall -creme de la creme of West Indian pace attack
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.
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