In a candid interview with Arunabha Sengupta, CricketCountry’s Chief Cricket Writer, Clive Rice talks about his playing days, the forthcoming Indian tour of South Africa and asserts that both Hansie Cronje and Bob Woolmer were murdered.
June 13 2013, 10:36 pm
Read MoreIn conversation with CricketCountry s Correspondent, Nishad Pai Vaidya, TA Sekar discusses the MRF Pace Foundation. He talks about Dennis Lillee s contribution, the vision of the Pace Foundation, the difficulties they faced and the task before Glenn McGrath.
June 13 2013, 10:45 pm
Read MoreShane Bond, born June 7, 1975, was one of New Zealand’s fastest bowlers post the Richard Hadlee Era and Australia’s tormentor-in-chief. Injuries hampered his progress considerably, but he left the international stage after making a thorough impact with the leather. Karthik Parimal looks back at the punctuated career of this speedster.
June 7 2013, 2:40 pm
Read MoreOn May 8, 1985, New Zealand registered yet another collapse against West Indies, thereby conceding the series 2-0. Malcolm Marshall was the protagonist, finishing the contest as the highest wicket-taker — 27 wickets from four Tests — 12 ahead of the next best, Richard Hadlee. Karthik Parimal reviews the eventful Test.
May 8 2013, 10:54 am
Read MoreGlenn Turner, born May 26, 1947, was a champion New Zealand batsman. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of the man who was the first cricketer to establish New Zealand in global cricket.
May 26 2013, 7:55 pm
Read MoreAt the peak of his career, Shane Bond was considered a worthy successor to New Zealand bowling legend Sir Richard Hadlee. His fastest recorded delivery of 156.4 km/h in the 2003 World Cup would have sent danger signals to most batting line-ups around the world and also marked him for greater heights of achievement in the future. To date he has the second best strike-rate in Test cricket amongst bowlers who have bowled a minimum of 2,500 deliveries.
May 6 2013, 3:51 pm
Read MoreEngland suffered one of their worst humiliations on February 5, 1984 when they crashed to defeat in three days after being shot out for 82 and 93 against New Zealand. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the mastermind of the epic win — Richard Hadlee.
March 27 2013, 4:44 pm
Read MoreThree decades ago, international cricket featured some of the greatest all-rounders ever, whose presence elevated cricket of that era to exceptional heights. Imran Khan, Ian Botham, Kapil Dev and Richard Hadlee could single-handedly win a game with the bat or ball. While there were other stalwarts in Pakistan, India and England, New Zealand depended heavily on Hadlee.
November 9 2012, 1:38 pm
Read MoreBy Madan Mohan Is Harbhajan a worthy member in this distinguished club? Far from settling the debate, Harbhajan’s new milestone is more likely reignite the debate.
June 16 2013, 6:21 pm
Read MoreThere’s a YouTube video on fast bowling titled, "Bowled, Bowled, Bowled." If you’re an Indian cricket fan who watched the two and a half minute video, you will realize that while many Indian batsmen saw their stumps going for a walk, not one Indian bowler is seen returning the favour.
June 17 2013, 3:20 pm
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