May 8, 1923. A 40-year-old Jack Hobbs put injuries and ailment behind him to score his 100th First-Class century.Arunabha Sengupta recalls the innings against Somerset at Bath that made the master only the third batsman to reach the milestone.
May 8 2013, 11:21 am
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 MoreReg [Tip] Foster, born on April 16, 1878, still holds the record for the highest score on Test debut. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the only man to have led England in both cricket and football.
May 22 2013, 4:05 pm
Read MoreMarch 8, 1929. Start of eight days of Test action that saw Jack Hobbs score his last century and Don Bradman his second. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the Melbourne match which saw giants of two different generations play contrasting gems.
March 8 2013, 12:35 pm
Read MoreJack Hobbs, born December 16, 1884, was the greatest batsman in the world during his day, the man who took the mantle of the master from WG Grace, managed to add a further sheen of glory to it before passing it on to Don Bradman. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to his 30 year career.
December 16 2012, 2:12 pm
Read MoreOn May 21, 1955 Charlie Palmer bowled an unbelievable spell of 8 for 7 (8 for 0 at one point of time) at Grace Road against a mighty Surrey. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a batsman who ran riot with the ball.
May 22 2013, 3:55 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 MoreSachin Tendulkar celebrates his 40th birthday today [April 24, 2013]. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a few great performances by batsmen after they had turned 40.
April 24 2013, 12:40 pm
Read MoreBCCI recentlyrejectedthe new design of the Indian jersey, insisting that the team play the upcoming T20 World Cup clad in the lucky colours worn during the 2011 triumph.Arunabha Senguptasays that superstitions in cricket is not new and looks at some of the queerest in cricketing history.
May 22 2013, 4:08 pm
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
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