Frank Woolley, one of the finest all-rounders ever, was born on May 27, 1887. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the man who took cricket in the County Championship to astonishing heights.
May 27 2013, 11:44 am
Read MoreA Frenchman named Frank Wilfred was found unconscious at Karnal station after he was thrashed and thrown out of Sachkhand Express on Sunday.
May 3 2012, 7:43 pm
Read MoreSachin Tendulkar’s numbers in international cricket are staggering to say the least. His consistency and longevity speaks volumes of his ability as a cricketer.
April 24 2013, 6:19 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 MoreOn April 11, 1913, the picturesque Nevill Ground of Tunbridge Wells was subjected to arson by militant suffragettes. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the fire that destroyed the pavilion and resulted in significant financial loss.
April 11 2013, 12:47 pm
Read MoreHerbie Taylor, arguably the first great South African cricketer, was born on May 5, 1889.Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a champion of his era who could be compared with any of his contemporaries in terms of stature.
May 5 2013, 11:54 am
Read MoreSydney Barnes, born April 19, 1873, was perhaps the best ever bowler in cricket. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who took 189 wickets at 16.43 in 27 Tests.
April 19 2013, 6:21 pm
Read MoreExactly one century ago, Australia and South Africa met at the Old Trafford, for the first Test match played in a neutral venue as also the start of the innovatively planned Triangular Test series.
October 12 2012, 1:26 am
Read More‘Tich’ Freeman, born May 17, 1888, was an ace British leg-spinner. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of a colossus whose stats blow the mind away.
June 13 2013, 10:31 pm
Read MoreBatting genius Sachin Tendulkar Tuesday completed 22 marathon years in international cricket, still awaiting a record 100th international ton. The Mumbaikar has gone without a century for the last eight months.
March 1 2013, 6:10 pm
Read More