65 years ago, Denis Compton and Bill Edrich reached the apex of their dream summer, in a lavish spread of run making that saw 633 scored in a day. Arunabha Sengupta relives the rollicking run feast at Leicester the like of which has seldom been witnessed ever since.
October 12 2012, 1:47 am
Read MoreOn February 9, 1952 Pahlan Ratanji Umrigar produced an innings of exquisite quality against a strong English attack. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the innings that had helped set up the first-ever Test victory for India.
February 9 2013, 3:55 pm
Read MoreMarch 26, 1916. The birth of Bill Edrich, one of the pillars of English batting during the difficult phase immediately after the Second World War. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the Middlesex batsman who formed a supreme batting partnership with Denis Compton.
March 26 2013, 9:33 am
Read MoreIan Redpath, born May 11, 1941, was one of the mainstays of the string Australian side of the early seventies and one of the most difficult batsmen to dismiss.Arunabha Senguptalooks back at the Victorian opener who, according to Greg Chappell, could kill to play for Australia.
May 11 2013, 10:18 am
Read MoreBy Arunabha Sengupta February 10, will mark the 60thanniversary ofIndia’s first Test match victory. In 1952, when Vijay Hazare’s side made history by beatingEnglandby an innings and eight runs at Chepauk, the team members congratulated each other and went home with their booty of Rs 250 per head. However, the memories that linger are invaluable – writesArunabha Sengupta
October 26 2012, 5:51 pm
Read MoreBill O’Reilly, born December 20, 1905, was considered by Don Bradman to be the greatest bowler he had faced or seen. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the immortal character who bowled leg-spin with the spirit of a fast bowler.
December 20 2012, 9:39 am
Read More104 years ago was born the best-ever batsman to have played the game of cricket. There is very little one can add about Don Bradman, yet Arunabha Sengupta makes an attempt.
October 12 2012, 2:29 am
Read MoreFebruary 15, 1921. Arthur Mailey captured nine English wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and could have taken all ten if Patsy Hendren had not been dropped off his bowling. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the inimitable wrist-spinner who bowled like a millionaire.
February 15 2013, 4:51 pm
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