Charlie Palmer, the Worcestershire and Leicestershire mainstay for over two decades, was born on May 15, 1919. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of a durable all-rounder and a capable, if controversial, administrator.
May 15 2013, 2:35 pm
Read MoreA criminal investigation has been sought against an Indo-Canadian MLA of the ruling Progressive Conservatives party in the Canadian province of Alberta in a case of ethics violation.
May 18 2013, 1:42 pm
Read MorePeter May, born on December 31, 1929, was a hero of the post-War period when England dominated world cricket. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the classical batsman and charismatic captain on his 83rd birthday.
December 31 2012, 10:50 am
Read MoreOn March 28, 1955 New Zealand were bowled out for an abysmal 26. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the lowest total ever by a side in the history of Test cricket.
March 28 2013, 11:47 am
Read MoreChevrolet Enjoy MPV launched; Skoda Rapid Sport unveiled; Terrafugia TF-X Concept announced & Mini Cooper Convertible goes rowing in Philadelphia.
May 9 2013, 3:05 pm
Read MoreThe corporatisation and vulgar commercialisation of cricket in IPL may have some far reaching benefits as well. Arunabha Sengupta believes that there are chances that the best practices of IPL may lead to more scientific method of selection and strategies for Team India.
May 9 2013, 4:05 pm
Read MoreFebruary 20, 1957. Hugh Tayfield bowled South Africa to a fantastic victory in a closely-contested thriller of a Test match at Johannesburg. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the final day which saw the off-spinner bowl unchanged for 35 consecutive overs. Tayfield had a hand in all 10 English wickets that fell, which included nine wickets in his kitty.
February 20 2013, 11:20 am
Read MoreHugh Tayfield, arguably the greatest South African spinner, was born on January 30, 1929. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the legend who was instrumental in defining South African cricket in the 1950s.
January 30 2013, 12:26 pm
Read MoreTed Dexter, born May 15, 1935, was one of the most fascinating characters of English cricket with fearless stroke-play, dashing image and debonair attitude. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who was at his very best against high quality fast bowling, and was further characterised by his love for life, specifically golf, racehorses and bikes.
May 15 2013, 2:30 pm
Read MoreMay 6, 1988. Graeme Hick scripted history by becoming the first man to score a quadruple century in England since Archie MacLaren’s 1895 effort for Lancashire. Arunabha Sengupta revisits the day when the 21-year-old Zimbabwean batsman displayed immense promise which unfortunately remained unfulfilled at the highest level.
May 6 2013, 1:33 pm
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