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Mon, August 25 2014
Kevin Curran: One of Zimbabwe’s finest all-rounders who carved a niche for himself in county cricket
Kevin Curran, born on September 7, 1959, was one of Zimbabwe’s premier all-rounders. He played only 11 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) before plying his trade in the English county circuit where he carved a niche for himself with consistent performances. After retiring from the game, Curran coached Namibia and Zimbabwe. In 2012, at 53, he died after collapsing while jogging. Sarang Bhalerao tells you more about blond haired Curran.
Mon, August 25 2014
Guy Whittall: Zimbabwe’s utility all-rounder who gave in to injuries
Guy Whittall, born on September 5, 1972, is a former Zimbabwe all-rounder. He was an attacking batsman, but toned down his aggression in the longer format and had the ability to play big innings. His medium pace was handy, especially in the limited overs format. Sarang Bhalerao revisits the career of Whittall which was curtailed by frequent injuries.
Mon, August 25 2014
Arthur Jones: Inventor of gully position and the first substitute to keep wickets in a Test
On August 16, 1872, Arthur Jones was born in Shelton, Nottinghamshire. Jones played 12 Test matches for England and failed to impress (averaging 13.85 with the bat and 44.33 with the ball). However he was a sensational slip fielder and inventor of the gully position. Sarang Bhalerao looks back at the life of Jones who is the first person to keep wickets as a substitute in a Test match.
Fri, November 13 2015
Bruce French: An accident-prone wicketkeeper who was once England’s best behind the wickets
The man who lost out to Alan Knott and Bob Taylor.
Mon, August 25 2014
Andrew Hall: An all-rounder with great guts and determination
Andrew Hall, born on July 31, 1975, was one of South Africa’s utility all-rounders — a gutsy player and with an abundance of talent. He retired at the age of 31 and certainly could have played more than the 21 Tests and 88 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) to his name. Sarang Bhalerao profiles Hall.
Mon, August 25 2014
Bruce Taylor: The quintessential tall all-rounder whose debut deeds still stands the test of time
On July 12, 1943, Bruce Taylor was born. He did play in 30 Test matches but his first Test match against India in Kolkata is what he is still remembered for. After scoring a ton and picking up a fifer on debut he became the toast of New Zealand. Sporadic brilliances were seen but the consistency was missing from his game. Sarang Bhalerao revisits the career of one of New Zealand’s finest cricketers.
Mon, August 25 2014
Sourav Ganguly: Nearly five years after stepping down, the Prince of Kolkata continues to rule the hearts of his fans
Sourav Chandidas Ganguly had a swagger about him. From building the team of world beaters to losing himself in wilderness and to making a grand comeback Ganguly’s life is akin to a compelling novel. Sarang Bhalerao explains the reasons why he idolises Ganguly.
Sun, August 24 2014
Ramesh Powar: A classical off-spinner who did not get the due he deserved
Ramesh Powar, born May 20, 1978, was Mumbai’s Dial 911 for a decade and a half. Powar was an anachronism in an era where spinners did bowling flat. Like the great spinners of yesteryear, Powar was unafraid to toss the ball and lure the batsmen to make mistakes. Sarang Bhalerao reflects on the career of the portly off-spinner who never got the due he so richly deserved.
Sun, August 24 2014
Nuwan Zoysa: A gangly left-arm fast sensation disconcerted by injuries
On May 13, 1978, Demuni Nuwan Tharanga Zoysa was born in Colombo. Zoysa was a left-arm seam bowler who was lanky and had a cadenced run-up and bowling action. Considered as one of the best bowlers from the island nation, Zoysa’s career was plagued by injuries. Yet, he had carved a niche for himself with the delivery that came back in to the right-hander. Sarang Bhaleraoremembers Nuwan Zoysa’s career on his birthday.
Sun, August 24 2014
“I had to prove that I’m a cricketer and not a terrorist,” says Parvez Rasool, the torchbearer of J&K cricket
Life has not been bed of roses for Parvez Rasool Zargar. Terrorists have threatened to kill him for playing cricket, but nothing has stopped Rasool from playing the game he loves the most. Today he is the face of Jammu and Kashmir cricket. Sarang Bhalerao looks at Parvez Rasool’s career thus far.