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McDermotts cricketing career and life were like a rollercoaster rides - exhilarating highs and sudden plunges

McDermott's cricketing career and life were like a rollercoaster rides - exhilarating highs and sudden plunges

Craig McDermott, born April 14, 1965, was one of the most successful of Australian fast bowlers whose career was forever plagued by injuries. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the career of the man who ended his playing days as the second highest wicket-taker for Australia after Dennis Lillee.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Craig McDermott, Dennis Lillee, Glenn McGrath, Allan Border, Allan Donald, Shane Warne, Australia, David Gower

April 14 2013, 4:06 pm

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Gordon Greenidge scores 226 in his penultimate Test

Gordon Greenidge scores 226 in his penultimate Test

April 23, 1991. Eight days short of his 40th birthday, playing what would be the penultimate Test match of his career, Gordon Greenidge took the game away from Australia with a marathon 226. Arunabha Sengupta revisits the supreme knock under pressure that was the last milestone of a fantastic career.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Gordon Greenidge, Craig McDermott, Merv Hughes, Desmond Haynes, Richie Richardson, West Indies, Australia, West Indies vs Australia 1991

April 23 2013, 11:06 am

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Mohammad Azharuddins Adelaide magic under monumental pressure

Mohammad Azharuddin's Adelaide magic under monumental pressure

Mohammad Azharuddin walked in at 102 for four, requiring 372 for a win on the last day at Adelaide, having managed a mere 61 runs in the last six innings. And he almost worked a miracle. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the sublime innings that took India this close to an impossible win.

Arunabha Sengupta, India, Moments in history, Mohammad Azharuddin, Australia, India vs Australia at Adelaide, Shane Warne, Craig McDermott, Kapil Dev, Mohammad Azharuddin 106 vs Australia at Adelaide

January 29 2013, 8:33 am

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