Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, born May 17 1945, was afflicted by poliomyelitis as a child and his right-arm remained withered as he grew into manhood. Yet, it became the most potent match-winning weapon for India for fourteen years. Arunabha Sengupta remembers his extraordinary career.
May 17 2013, 1:04 pm
Read MoreMay 16, 1996. Start of the county game between Warwickshire and Hampshire that saw some bizarre tactics on the final day. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the ploy of throwing the bat used by Dermot Reeve which resulted in a rule change.
May 16 2013, 2:53 pm
Read MoreGlenn McGrath was not only a great fast bowler who bowled Australia to innumerable victories; he also managed to raise the performance of his bowling colleagues to the next level. Arunabha Sengupta argues that the New South Wales paceman was the key factor that made a very good side into the undisputed champions of the world.
May 14 2013, 10:21 am
Read MoreTed Dexter, born May 15, 1935, was one of the most fascinating characters of English cricket with fearless stroke-play, dashing image and debonair attitude. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who was at his very best against high quality fast bowling, and was further characterised by his love for life, specifically golf, racehorses and bikes.
May 15 2013, 2:30 pm
Read MoreWhile the corporatisation of the game by the Indian Premier League (IPL) brings with it many evils, it does instil the corporate principle of ‘accountability’ on everyone. Arunabha Sengupta argues that BCCI can borrow this blatantly missing concept from the otherwise crass commercialisation of the game.
May 10 2013, 10:45 am
Read MoreThe corporatisation and vulgar commercialisation of cricket in IPL may have some far reaching benefits as well. Arunabha Sengupta believes that there are chances that the best practices of IPL may lead to more scientific method of selection and strategies for Team India.
May 9 2013, 4:05 pm
Read MoreArunabha Sengupta recalls the day when he had interrupted his pilgrimage of English cricket grounds to visit Manchester United, shrine of Sir Alex Ferguson, the longest-serving manager of the club, who announced his retirement on Wednesday after a 27-year-old association with the club.
May 9 2013, 4:01 pm
Read MoreMay 6, 1988. Graeme Hick scripted history by becoming the first man to score a quadruple century in England since Archie MacLaren’s 1895 effort for Lancashire. Arunabha Sengupta revisits the day when the 21-year-old Zimbabwean batsman displayed immense promise which unfortunately remained unfulfilled at the highest level.
May 6 2013, 1:33 pm
Read MoreMay 7, 1930. KS Duleepsinhji set the county ground at Hove ablaze, scoring 333 in five and half hours. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the intoxicating innings which broke the Sussex record for highest individual score held by Duleep’s uncle, KS Ranjitsinhji.
May 7 2013, 4:01 pm
Read MoreThe Dhoni-Sehwag rift may have been true or blown out of proportion by the media. However, far from being unique, discords such as this have been commonplace in the history of the game. In this series, Arunabha Sengupta looks at some of the most famous feuds of cricket. In this episode he looks at the intrigue and drama surrounding the English cricketers of 1955 and umpire Idris Begh.
May 7 2013, 10:57 pm
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