On June 17, 1921, the doyen of cricket writers, Neville Cardus, started the longest partnership of his life. Arunabha Sengupta relives the occasion, reflecting on the enchanting Cardus anecdote about the county match that was not really played that day and some more tales of the legend.
January 26 2013, 7:16 pm
Read MoreNeville Cardus was born on April 2, 1889, supposedly in a Manchester slum. Before him, cricket was reported. With him it was felt and appreciated. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life of this doyen of cricket writers.
May 22 2013, 4:06 pm
Read MoreTrescothick certainly had another extraordinary season hitting 2518 runs in all competitions. He scored close to 300 Championship runs more than anyone else despite missing Somerset's last three matches due to an ankle injury.
November 28 2011, 5:26 pm
Read MoreMarch 17, 1977. The Centenary Test ended in a thrilling finale and a result out of fairy tales. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the final day’s cricket of this spectacular sporting occasion.
March 17 2013, 12:48 am
Read MoreToday we celebrate the birth centenary of Brian Johnston, the heart of Test Match Special, the voice that reached homes around cricket playing countries carrying warmth and cheer. In happy coincidence with his 100th birthday, Arunabha Sengupta covers the career of the legend in the fifth episode of the series.
November 15 2012, 2:16 pm
Read MoreVictor Trumper, the crown prince of all batsmen and the knight in the most shining flannels, was born on November 2, 1877. Arunabha Sengupta pays tribute to the hero who still occupies a place in the hearts of many cricket lovers.
November 3 2012, 10:33 am
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