On June 13, 1953 Alec Bedser routed Australia with figures of seven for 44 to go with his first-innings figures of seven for 55 at Trent Bridge. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the best bowling performance for a side that eventually did not win the Test.
June 13 2013, 5:44 pm
Read MoreFrank Tyson, born June 6, 1930, is virtually unmatched in cricket history in terms of the raw pace he generated or the sheer terror he struck in the hearts of batsmen. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the hero of the 1954-55 Ashes, whom both Don Bradman and Richie Benaud considered the fastest bowler they had ever witnessed.
June 6 2013, 6:44 pm
Read MoreSid Barnes, the enigma of Australian cricket, was born on June 5, 1916— though, the year is uncertain. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back one of an eccentric prodigy who could not live up to his immense talent.
June 6 2013, 6:37 pm
Read MoreOn May 16, 1953 Alec Bedser and Jim Laker combined to trounce Warwickshire for 45 and 52. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a County Championship match that got over in a single day.
May 16 2013, 2:40 pm
Read MoreAlec Bedser - England's Post-War Bowling Hero
December 2 2012, 5:57 pm
Read MoreOn May 31, 1950 Jim Laker took eight for two to bowl out Rest of England at Bradford. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back an amazing spell by the Surrey off-spinner that helped him find a slot in the Test squad.
May 31 2013, 4:12 pm
Read MoreOn May 21, 1955 Charlie Palmer bowled an unbelievable spell of 8 for 7 (8 for 0 at one point of time) at Grace Road against a mighty Surrey. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a batsman who ran riot with the ball.
May 22 2013, 3:55 pm
Read MoreWally 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.
June 19 2013, 5:15 pm
Read MoreBrian Statham, born June 17, 1930, was one of the greatest fast bowlers produced by England, and the holder of the world record for Test wickets for a short period of time. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the life and career of the man who was perhaps one of the most universally loved characters in the game
June 16 2013, 12:37 pm
Read MoreOn March 28, 1951 Alex Moir became only the second cricketer in the history of Test cricket to bowl two consecutive overs in an innings. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the oddest incidents ever to take place on a cricket field.
March 28 2013, 11:39 am
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