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Brian Statham: A great fast bowler who was once the highest wicket-taker in Tests

Brian Statham: A great fast bowler who was once the highest wicket-taker in Tests

Brian Statham, born June 17, 1930, was one of the greatest fast bowlers produced by England, and the holder of the world record for Test wickets for a short period of time. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the life and career of the man who was perhaps one of the most universally loved characters in the game

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Brian Statham, England, Frank King, Jim Laker, Neville Cardus, Lancashire, Len Hutton, Colin McDonald

June 16 2013, 12:37 pm

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Vintcent van der Bijl: A gentle giant whose greatness as a fast bowler could never be showcased in Tests or ODIs

Vintcent van der Bijl: A gentle giant whose greatness as a fast bowler could never be showcased in Tests or ODIs

Vintcent van der Bijl, born on March 19, 1948, was one of the greatest fast-medium bowlers of all time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at yet another talented cricketer who did not make it to the top level because of South Africa’s isolation from international cricket because of their then apartheid policy.

Abhishek Mukherjee, Moments in history, Barry Richards, Mike Procter, Robin Jackman, Clive Rice, South Africa, ICC, Graeme Pollock, Peter Pollock, Ian Gould, Vintcent van der Bijl

June 13 2013, 10:32 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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