Ajit Wadekar, born April 1, 1941, is the man who led India to the top of world cricket for the first time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of an aggressive batsman, a top-notch slip fielder, an astute captain, a successful manager, and a national selector.
April 2 2013, 4:47 pm
Read MoreClick to read the entire winners’ list of NYIFF 2012 The 12th
June 27 2012, 10:23 am
Read MoreDhobi Ghat and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara will be screened at the River To River
June 28 2012, 6:49 pm
Read MoreHe was known as a "poor man’s Garry Sobers" – a left-handed all-rounder who could bowl with the new ball and spin with the old, and who could also bat with grit and guts. As a fielder, he was mind-boggling – the Jonty Rhodes of his era. H Natarajan profiles Eknath Solkar, born March 18, 1948, who played a critical role in the success of India’s famous spin quartet, and also in the 1971 series wins in the West Indies and England.
March 18 2013, 10:07 pm
Read MoreBill Lawry, one of the most courageous opening batsmen ever, was born on February 11, 1937. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of a man who played cricket the hard way – both as a batsman and as a captain – whose career ended rather sadly as a punishment for being outspoken.
February 5 2013, 9:20 am
Read MoreDoug Walters, born on December 21, 1945, was one of the most talented batsmen of all time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the greatest characters to have played the sport.
December 21 2012, 11:26 am
Read MoreForty one years ago, climbing the web spun by Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, India reached a new high by winning their first Test and series in England. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the final day when the drama unfolded, spectators sat on the edge of their seats and captain Ajit Wadekar slept through all of it.
October 31 2012, 10:29 am
Read MoreSixty-six years ago one of England s finest all-rounders was born on this date. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of Tony Greig, one of the most talented and colourful cricketers in the history of the game and the cricketer behind the shape professional cricket has taken today.
October 31 2012, 10:56 pm
Read MoreRecently, Shivnarine Chanderpaul added a double century stand with his son in a club match.Arunabha Senguptalooks at the several instances in cricket history where father and son have appeared together in First-class cricket.
October 26 2012, 5:13 pm
Read MoreWith focus on Italian, French and Afghanistan cinema and restored classics, this year's MFF will showcase 200 films from 65 countries The 14th Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) that will be held from October 18-25, 2012, has an interesting line-up of films. Taking a cue from the response
September 28 2012, 5:08 pm
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