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Ajit Wadekar: The man who led India to her first-ever series wins in the West Indies and England

Ajit Wadekar: The man who led India to her first-ever series wins in the West Indies and England

Ajit Wadekar, born April 1, 1941, is the man who led India to the top of world cricket for the first time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of an aggressive batsman, a top-notch slip fielder, an astute captain, a successful manager, and a national selector.

Abhishek Mukherjee, Moments in history, India, Ajit Wadekar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Ranji Trophy 2012-13, John Snow, Dennis Lillee, Wes Hall, Sunil Gavaskar

April 2 2013, 4:47 pm

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Remembering Wes Hall - the man who bowled that epic last over in the 1960 tied Test

Remembering Wes Hall - the man who bowled that epic last over in the 1960 tied Test

Seventy six years ago, Sir Wes Hall, one of the finest fast bowlers Barbados and West Indies have produced, was born. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of one of the earliest from the pantheon of West Indian fast bowlers who bowled one of the most memorable over in the history of Test cricket.

Abhishek Mukherjee, Wes Hall, West Indies, Barbados, Gerry Alexander, Alan Davidson, Richie Benaud, Conrad Hunte, Colin Cowdrey, Mickey Stewart, Moments in History

November 14 2012, 4:00 pm

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When Chandu Borde fell hit wicket, four short of a hundred in each innings of a Test against a dreaded pace attack

When Chandu Borde fell hit wicket, four short of a hundred in each innings of a Test against a dreaded pace attack

On February 11, 1959 Chandu Borde was stopped just four runs short of two hundreds in the same Test match against the West Indies. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the way his 109 and 96 against Wes Hall and Roy Gilchrist saved India from defeat at Delhi.

Arunabha Sengupta, Moments in history, Chandu Borde, Wes Hall, Roy Gilchrist, Vijay Manjrekar, Hemu Adhikari, Vijay Hazare, Ind vs WI 1959, Polly Umrigar

February 11 2013, 3:29 pm

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Doug Walters: The first instance of a batsman scoring a double hundred and hundred in the same Test

Doug Walters: The first instance of a batsman scoring a double hundred and hundred in the same Test

On February 18, 1969 Doug Walters followed his 242 in the first innings with another hundred in the same Test. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the first instance of a batsman scoring a double-hundred and a hundred in the same Test.

Abhishek Mukherjee, Moments in history, Doug Walters, Don Bradman, Wes Hall, Charlie Griffith, Lance Gibbs, Ian Chappell, Garry Sobers, West Indies, Australia

February 19 2013, 9:39 am

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West Indies vs Australia Adelaide 1960-61: A heart-stopping finish at Adelaide

West Indies vs Australia Adelaide 1960-61: A heart-stopping finish at Adelaide

The series between West Indies and Australia in 1960-61 is arguably the greatest Test series ever. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the humdingers on February 1, 1961 that contributed towards making the series so memorable.

Abhishek Mukherjee, Moments in history, Australia, West Indies, West Indies tour of Australia 1960-61, Wes Hall, Lindsay Kline, Rohan Kanhai, Frank Worrell, Conrad Hunte

February 1 2013, 2:13 pm

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Mothers Day Five fantastic holiday ideas

Mothers Day Five fantastic holiday ideas

Still thinking of the perfect gift for your mother on Mother’s Day? We suggest, take her on a holiday and reward her some much needed rest and recuperation she deserves. Travel.india.com lists five exotic destinations for the big day. Orange County Set in sylvan surroundings of

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May 10 2013, 4:32 pm

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