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BB Nimbalkar - the man who was denied the opportunity to surpass Don Bradmans then world record of 452

BB Nimbalkar - the man who was denied the opportunity to surpass Don Bradman's then world record of 452

BB Nimbalkar passed away yesterday - December 11, 2012 - a day before his 93rd birthday. A prolific scorer in domestic cricket, Nimbalkar’s eventful 443 not out scored for Maharashtra in 1948 remains the highest individual First-Class score by an Indian batsman. Arunabha Sengupta pays tribute to the man and his immortal innings.

Arunabha Sengupta, BB Nimbalkar, Moments In History, Don Bradman, Hanif Mohammad, Brian Lara, highest First-Class score by a batsman, Kamal Bhandarkar, Maharashtra vs Kathiawar Ranji Trophy 1948, Kamal Bhandarkar, BB Nimbalkar 443 not out

June 13 2013, 10:41 pm

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Kim Hughess tragic career saw him battle powerful forces against him within his own team

Kim Hughes's tragic career saw him battle powerful forces against him within his own team

Kim Hughes, born January 26, 1954, was one of the most attractive stroke-players produced by Australia, but one who never managed to reach the heights he promised. Arunabha Sengupta revisits the tumultuous career of the man who would jump down the wicket to the fastest of bowlers to bring a smile on the face of the spectator.

Arunabha Sengupta, Kim Hughes, Moments in history, Australia, Kerry Packer, Greg Chappell, Dennis Lillee, Don Bradman, Ian Botham, Rodney Hogg

June 17 2013, 1:44 pm

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Brian Lara becomes first batsman in First-Class cricket history to hit 500 in an innings

Brian Lara becomes first batsman in First-Class cricket history to hit 500 in an innings

June 6, 1994. Brian Lara became the first batsman in the history of First-Class cricket to score half a thousand runs in an innings. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the day he ended his colossal innings at 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Brian Lara, Hanif Mohammad, Dennis Amiss, County Cricket, Don Bradman, Dermot Reeve, Warwickshire, Brian Lara's 501

June 17 2013, 1:02 pm

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Eric Hollies: The man who stopped Don Bradman from a three-figure career average in Tests

Eric Hollies: The man who stopped Don Bradman from a three-figure career average in Tests

Eric Hollies, born June 5, 1912, was famous for that one ball which breached Don Bradman’s defence and bowled him for a duck in the legend’s final innings. However, there was more to the man than that one delivery. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the long serving Warwickshire leg-spinner.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Eric Hollies, Eric Hollies career highilights, Don Bradman, Warwickshire, Clarrie Grimmett, Jim Laker, Tony Lock, Sonny Ramadhin

June 5 2013, 10:30 am

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Shane Warne could have been one of Australias greatest captains, feels Michael Clarke

Shane Warne could have been one of Australia's greatest captains, feels Michael Clarke

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he believes that spin wizard Shane Warne would have made one of the country''s greatest cricket captains. According to Telegraph.com.au, off-field indiscretions meant the scandal-plagued leg-spinner never had the chance to walk in the footsteps of former greats such as Sir Donald Bradman and Richie Benaud as he was overlooked for Steve Waugh and then Ricky Ponting, Australia''s two most successful captains.

Australia, Michael Clarke, Shane Warne, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman, Hampshire

June 16 2013, 3:55 pm

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