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When the imposing Curtly Ambrose almost came to blows with Steve Waugh

When the imposing Curtly Ambrose almost came to blows with Steve Waugh

April 21, 1995. Curtly Ambrose and Steve Waugh almost came to blows at Queen’s Park Oval. Arunabha Sengupta revisits the incident that Waugh says brought him close to ‘death by strangulation.’

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April 21 2013, 12:03 pm

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Curtly Ambrose 8 for 45 — the spell elevated him to the league of the greats

Curtly Ambrose 8 for 45 — the spell elevated him to the league of the greats

On April 10, 1990 Curtly Ambrose picked up a career-best 8 for 45 to demolish England at Kensington Oval. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the most stellar bowling performances from Ambrose that helped West Indies level the series.

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April 10 2013, 7:18 pm

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Curtly Ambrose skittles England out to their lowest-ever score in Tests — 46

Curtly Ambrose skittles England out to their lowest-ever score in Tests — 46

March 29, 1994. England did enjoy the better of the exchanges for three and a half days of the Port of Spain Test against the West Indies. However, requiring 194 for win, they collapsed in a spectacular fashion. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the day when Curtly Ambrose cut through the line up with his red hot pace.

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March 29 2013, 10:25 am

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Brian Lara: A left-handed genius who made batting look surreal

Brian Lara: A left-handed genius who made batting look surreal

Brian Lara, born May 2, 1969, was a genius with the willow, a left-handed legend the likes of whom grace the world once in a generation. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who thrilled the spectators around the world while piling runs in amounts seldom seen before.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh, Viv Richards, Garry Sobers, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Denis Amiss

May 2 2013, 4:07 pm

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Steve Waughs defining double hundred that brought down the might of the West Indian empire

Steve Waugh's defining double hundred that brought down the might of the West Indian empire

On May 1, 1995: Steve Waugh’s double century toppled West Indies from their imposing pedestal, enabled Australia to win the series 2-1 and effected a global cricketing power shift. Karthik Parimal looks back at that knock at what it meant to Steve Waugh and Australia.

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May 1 2013, 5:48 pm

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Happy birthday, Curtly Ambrose and Chris Gayle!

Happy birthday, Curtly Ambrose and Chris Gayle!

Forty-nine years ago, Curtly Ambrose was born on this date. Sixteen years later, Chris Gayle was born on the same date. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the last torch-bearers of the West Indian fast bowling legacy and one of the most destructive batsmen in contemporary cricket.

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November 8 2012, 10:06 pm

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When Mark Taylors fighting hundred helped Australia conquer Antigua

When Mark Taylor's fighting hundred helped Australia conquer Antigua

On April 29, 1991, Mark Taylor battled against the West Indian pacemen to score a fantastic 144. The innings helped Australia set a huge target for the West Indies and become the first visiting team to win a Test at Antigua. Nishad Pai Vaidya writes more about that great knock.

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April 29 2013, 6:19 pm

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