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Anjum Chopra: A multi-talented sportsperson who went to become one of the legends in Indian womens cricket

Anjum Chopra: A multi-talented sportsperson who went to become one of the legends in Indian women's cricket

Anjum Chopra, born May 20, 1977, was a fearless left-hander who was influential in some of India’s most memorable victories. Along with the likes of Mithali Raj, Anjum has galvanised women’s cricket in India. Sudatta Mukherjee looks back at the life of Anjum, who rekindled memories of David Gower with her stylish batting.

Sudatta Mukherjee, Moments in history, Anjum Chopra, Mithali Raj, India Women, Anju Jain, Diana Edulji, Kolkata Knight Riders

May 20 2013, 11:49 am

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Alan Melville: The man who scored four Test centuries in consecutive innings separated by eight years

Alan Melville: The man who scored four Test centuries in consecutive innings separated by eight years

Alan Melville, born May 19, 1910, had one of the most curious careers. He led in all but one of the Tests he played in, overcame incredible injuries, and scored four Test hundreds in consecutive innings with an eight year interlude in between. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the most graceful batsman of his generation.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Alan Melville, South Africa, Herman Griffith, Johannesburg, South Africa tour of England 1947, Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1948, George Mann, Wally Hammond

May 19 2013, 11:21 am

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Pakistan Cricket Board shows vision and professionalism in harnessing the nations cricketing talent

Pakistan Cricket Board shows vision and professionalism in harnessing the nation's cricketing talent

April and May has seen some pioneering initiatives launched by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Clearly focused on adding depth to Pakistan’s fast bowling reserves, both in the long-term and for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, the PCB has embarked on a series of unique initiatives which have been hailed by players, management and coaches alike.

Amir Husain, PakPassion, Pakistan, Reality show 'King of Speed', Wasim Akram, PCB, Junaid Khan, Dav Whatmore, Mohammad Irfan, Zaka Ashraf, Ahmed Jamal

May 11 2013, 11:35 am

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Ted Alletson 189 in 90 minutes: Arguably the greatest onslaught by a tailender in cricket history

Ted Alletson 189 in 90 minutes: Arguably the greatest onslaught by a tailender in cricket history

On May 20, 1911 Ted Alletson scored 189 in 90 minutes against Sussex at Hove. Since lunch he had scored 142 in 40 minutes, which included the time lost when five separate balls had soared outside the stadium, and the balls were never retrieved. If one assigns about three minutes to every lost ball, then – well – we can do the arithmetic! Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at what he feels is arguably the greatest onslaught by a tailender in the history of the sport.

Abhishek Mukherjee, Moments in history, Ted Alletson, Arthur Jones, William Riley, Sussex, Nottinghamshire, Bob Relf, George Gunn, William Riley

May 19 2013, 10:35 am

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