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When Winston Davis terrorised the Australian batting line-up

When Winston Davis terrorised the Australian batting line-up

On June 12, 1983, Winston Davis registered figures of 10.3-0-51-7 – the best-ever at that time in One-Day Internationals at the time — against Australia at Headingley, to put West Indies back on track in the World Cup. Karthik Parimal looks back at that famous spell.

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June 17 2013, 6:47 pm

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Gordon Greenidge: An exhilarating high that had to be left unfinished to cope with an unfolding tragedy in his personal life

Gordon Greenidge: An exhilarating high that had to be left unfinished to cope with an unfolding tragedy in his personal life

April 30, 1983. Gordon Greenidge, unbeaten on 154, left his innings unfinished and rushed from Antigua to Barbados to be beside his ailing daughter. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the day the gravest of tragedies overshadowed the on-field brilliance of the great West Indian opening batsman.

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April 30 2013, 11:22 am

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Malcolm Marshall: The nuclear warhead in the West Indian pace arsenal

Malcolm Marshall: The nuclear warhead in the West Indian pace arsenal

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.

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April 18 2013, 6:20 pm

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When Gundappa Viswanaths virtuoso solo act mastered the might of the West Indies attack at Madras

When Gundappa Viswanath's virtuoso solo act mastered the might of the West Indies attack at Madras

The 97 not out GR Viswanath scored against crushing odds and the fury of Andy Roberts at Madras on January 11, 1975, is considered among the rare gems of Test cricket. H Natarajan explains why this innings is rated among the great epics of the game.

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January 11 2013, 2:29 pm

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West Indies execute twilight robbery over England at The Oval, lift ICC Champions Trophy 2004

West Indies execute twilight robbery over England at The Oval, lift ICC Champions Trophy 2004

On September 25, 2004, the West Indies beat England in a thrilling encounter which had a lot of nervy moments. At one point England looked like winning the contest hands down, but an inspiring ninth-wicket stand took West Indies towards a historic win. Sarang Bhalerao revisits this epic encounter.

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June 9 2013, 2:14 pm

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