On May 3, 1978 Australia’s tour of the West Indies ended on an unexpected note. Australia needed one wicket to win the fifth and the final Test match, but the crowd disturbance halted the victory march of the visitors. Sarang Bhalerao looks at one of cricket’s most controversial episodes.
May 3 2013, 12:16 pm
Read MoreSadiq Mohammad, born May 3, 1945, is the youngest of the famous Mohammad brothers of Karachi. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at an opening batsman who carried the burden of the Pakistan line-up on his shoulders during their ascent to the top.
May 3 2013, 12:01 pm
Read MoreOn May 13, 1978, Demuni Nuwan Tharanga Zoysa was born in Colombo. Zoysa was a left-arm seam bowler who was lanky and had a cadenced run-up and bowling action. Considered as one of the best bowlers from the island nation, Zoysa’s career was plagued by injuries. Yet, he had carved a niche for himself with the delivery that came back in to the right-hander. Sarang Bhaleraoremembers Nuwan Zoysa’s career on his birthday.
May 14 2013, 1:51 am
Read MoreAnna University will publish the rank list for admissions in Bachelor of Engineering courses from June 12....
May 21 2013, 11:53 am
Read MoreBishan Singh Bedi conceded a One-Day International (ODI) match at Sahiwal November 3, 1978. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the first ODI ever conceded.
November 3 2012, 11:25 am
Read MoreOn February 8, 1994, Kapil Dev surpassed Sir Richard Hadlee’s long-standing record of 431 Test wickets. In an era that was dominated by spinners in the subcontinent, Kapil broke the shackles and scaled peaks in both departments of the game. Karthik Parimal travels back in time to underline the feat’s significance.
February 8 2013, 12:19 pm
Read MoreDid Rabindranath Tagore make a mistake by meeting Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in Rome?
May 15 2013, 1:56 pm
Read MoreAs this ex-Miss Universe and yummy mummy turns 35 today, we wish her a very happy birthday Born on April 16, 1978, Lara Dutta made her Bollywood debut with
April 15 2013, 6:37 pm
Read MoreUS regulators are considering a plan to build the nation`s first nuclear power plant in a generation.
February 9 2012, 11:06 pm
Read MoreThe outcome of a fiercely-contested series depended on the final day’s play on February 3, 1978. Abhishek Mukherjee one of the greatest fourth-innings batting displays in the history of the sport.
February 3 2013, 10:19 am
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