Derek Underwood, born June 8, 1965, was one of the greatest spinners of all time, unplayable on damp wickets. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the Kent legend who was the most successful spinner of his generation in spite of his career coinciding with the great Indian spin quartet.
June 8 2013, 3:45 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 MoreEnglish cricketing great Ted Dexter just cannot stop admiring India's new Mr Consistent Cheteshwar Pujara. He describes the 24-year-old right hander as "classical" and "one of the "most correct players" he has seen for a long time.
December 3 2012, 11:22 pm
Read MoreThe historic Eden Gardens on Tuesday turned the clock back as Nari Contractor and Ted Dexter, the oldest surviving former captains of India and England respectively, recounted about the 1962 Test.
December 4 2012, 11:06 pm
Read MoreNari Contractor and Ted Dexter, the oldest surviving former skippers of Indian and English cricket teams, would be taken around the Eden Gardens in golf carts Dec 5 - the opening day of the third cricket Test between the two sides, organisers said Friday.
November 30 2012, 10:19 pm
Read MoreBy David Green Englanddrew the third and final Test at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, to clinch the three-Test series 1-0.Here’s theEnglandreport card for the third Test.
June 16 2013, 6:16 pm
Read MoreColin Bland, born April 5, 1938, is arguably the greatest fielder of all time. For good measure, he also averaged 49.08 with the bat. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the great fieldsman on his 75th birthday.
April 5 2013, 11:02 am
Read MoreBrian 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
June 16 2013, 12:37 pm
Read MoreAbbas Ali Baig, once the youngest Indian to score a Test hundred, was born on March 19, 1939. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of a charismatic batsman that was unfortunately limited to 12 Tests.
March 19 2013, 8:15 am
Read MoreJune 7, 1975 is a historic day for cricket. It was the day when the first-ever match in World Cup cricket history was played. But it was, regrettably, also a very sad day for the abridged version of the game as it witnessed what arguably still remains the worst-ever innings in all one-day internationals.
February 17 2013, 6:19 pm
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