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When Supercat Lloyd tore into the Kangaroos

When 'Supercat' Lloyd tore into the Kangaroos

By CricketCountry Staff Australia vs West Indies, Prudential World Cup, June 21, 1975.West Indies won by 17 runs.Clive Lloyd epitomised a near-perfect example of leading from the front in the inaugural World Cup final against Australia. His brilliantly-crafted century in crisis, worthy of a mega final, is an innings that is still etched in the memories of those who were privileged to witness it – either at the ground or on television.

Clive Lloyd, Rohan Kanhai, Roy Fredericks, Dennis Lillee, Alvin Kallicharan, Gordon Greenidge, Australia, West Indies, World Cup, 1975 Memorable Innings

June 14 2013, 1:21 pm

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Eden Gardens brings shame to the nation during the 1996 World Cup semis

Eden Gardens brings shame to the nation during the 1996 World Cup semis

March 13, 1996. India are outplayed by a brilliant Sri Lankan side in the semi-final at Eden Gardens. The crowd cannot digest the disappointment. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the disgraceful hooliganism that led to match-referee Clive Lloyd awarding the match to the Lankans by default.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Vinod Kambli, India, Sri Lanka, 1996 World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka 1996 World Cup semi-final, Clive Lloyd, Aravinda de Silva, Sanath Jayasuriya

June 15 2013, 12:01 am

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Salim Durani: I would have enjoyed playing T20 cricket

Salim Durani: I would have enjoyed playing T20 cricket

Salim Durani, born on December 11, 1934 was a flamboyant all-rounder who played for India in the 1960-70s. He is famous for hitting sixes on demand and also being one of the few cricketers to have acted in a movie. Despite being a good all-rounder, he played only 29 Tests for India. In an exclusive interview on the occasion of his 78th birthday, Durani looks back at his career with CricketCountry’s Correspondent Nishad Pai Vaidya.

Nishad Pai Vaidya, Salim Durani, Interview, T20 cricket, Garry Sobers, Clive Lloyd, Ranji, Vijay Merchant, Salim Durani sixes on demand, India vs West Indies 2nd Test 1971

June 13 2013, 10:43 pm

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Graham Dilley: A tragic tale of an Ashes hero

Graham Dilley: A tragic tale of an Ashes hero

Graham Dilley, born May 18, 1959, was England’s Ashes-winning fast bowler who Clive Lloyd once thought good enough to be the 'fastest white bowler in the world'. Jaideep Vaidya goes through the life of the tall, blonde and handsome bowler from Dartford, who is probably best remembered for one epic innings with the bat.

Jaideep Vaidya, Moments in history, Graham Dilley, Mike Brearley, Clive Lloyd, Ian Botham, Ashes, Mike Selvey, Kent, Desmond Haynes

May 18 2013, 4:36 pm

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Jeff Dujon: Acrobatic behind the stumps, aesthetic in front

Jeff Dujon: Acrobatic behind the stumps, aesthetic in front

Jeff Dujon, born May 28, 1956, was a superb athlete behind the stumps and a graceful batsman in front of the wickets. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the career of the wicketkeeper who formed an integral part of the greatest side of all times.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Jeff Dujon, Malcolm Marshall, World Cup, Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Viv Richards, Clive Lloyd, 1983 World Cup, West Indies tour of India 1983

May 28 2013, 4:12 pm

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And the coveted Donald Duck Award in cricket goes to...

And the coveted Donald Duck Award in cricket goes to...

If the great Indian mathematician Brahmagupta had lived to see the year 1878, he would have been particularly proud of Ned Gregory - a pioneer in his own right. He was the first-ever Test cricketer to boldly go where no man had gone before. Yup, you guessed it right; he was the first batsman to score a duck in Tests.

Anantha Narayan, Ned Gregory, Mohammad Jahangir Khan, Zaheer Khan, Chris Martin, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, Sachin Tendulkar, Marvan Atapattu, Courtney Walsh

June 19 2013, 5:42 pm

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