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George Giffen
Wed, February 01 2017
Early Days of Australian Cricket: Part X
The backdrop of this narrative is a confluence of cultures and social strata; on the one hand is a true-blue English Earl, and on the other, a Polish immigrant who happened to be a master craftsman. The common ground just happened to be cricket.
Sat, January 21 2017
Early Days of Australian Cricket: Part VIII
With the development of the local game at a rapid and encouraging pace, Tasmania soon felt confident enough to undertake a tour to New Zealand in early 1884.
Tue, September 29 2015
Test all-rounders who featured among top three run-getters and wicket-takers in a calendar year
Only 14 cricketers have featured among the top 3 run-getters and wicket-takers in the same calendar year in Test cricket.
Mon, October 14 2013
Ashes 1884-85: It was always only about the money
The Australians wanted 50 per cent of the gate fee. The English thought it was preposterous. The first ever Test match to be played at Adelaide was almost called off. Arunabha Sengupta relates one of the darkest tales in Ashes history.
Tue, February 09 2016
Ashes 1894-95: England become first team in Test history to win after following-on
"Give me the ball, Mr. Stoddart, and I’ll have the buggers out before lunch," said a stone-drunk Bobby Peel. And he did.
Tue, July 18 2017
Ranji cracks 154 on Test debut; Giffen becomes first to complete double, Richardson stands tall
Ranji had a spectacular debut, and George Giffen reached a significant milestone. But the match was lit up by Tom Richardson.
Sun, March 27 2016
George Giffen: A sensational all-rounder whose feats boggle the mind
George Giffen was one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket. and one of the top cricketers of the 19th century.