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Robin Jackman
Thu, January 14 2021
Galle Test: England Players Wear Black Armbands to Tribute Ex-Players Edrich And Jackman
Beyond the impressive cricket, the black armbands worn by England’s cricketers in white have also caught the eye of fans.
Sun, August 13 2017
Robin Jackman: 13 facts about the lion-hearted pacer and popular commentator
A Surrey stalwart, Jackman appeared only in four Tests and 15 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for England.
Sun, September 20 2015
David Gower, Allan Lamb, Robin Jackman eat duck and score ducks!
Cricket and superstition have always walked hand in hand.
Sun, August 24 2014
Racism in Cricket: Examples of ugly discrimination striking the gentleman’s game
From time to time, cricket has seen some ugly incidents of racism which have killed the spirit.
Thu, August 04 2016
Robin Jackman: Affable cricketer, popular commentator
A First-Class giant, Robin Jackman is best remembered for the abandonment of a Test in West Indies. He later became a popular commentator.
Wed, July 02 2014
Vivian Richards knocks the wind out of a tired English attack’s sails
On March 28, 1981, Sir Vivian Richards scored yet another hundred, but this was his first at his home in Antigua which was hosting its inaugural Test, against a demoralised pack of English bowlers. The century, albeit uncharacteristic, propelled West Indies to a formidable total. Karthik Parimal looks back at that eventful day’s play.
Wed, February 10 2016
Robin Jackman’s South African connections lead to cancellation of a Test between England and West Indies
The Bourda Test between West Indies and England was cancelled because the visiting team had been reinforced by the arrival of Robin Jackman, with South African connections.
Tue, November 06 2012
Former England cricketer Robin Jackman diagnosed with cancer
Former England cricketer and celebrated commentator Robin Jackman has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo seven weeks of treatment.
Thu, March 22 2012
IPL 5 to have commentators from different countries
Cricket commentators across the world will lend their voice to the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, which is scheduled to commence from April 4 in Chennai.
Tue, February 21 2012
Blind commentator uses stump microphone for commentary
Cricket commentator Dean du Plessis gauges the on-field action with his ears: a bowler's grunt as he reaches the crease, the drag of feet across the pitch, or the crack of a bat slamming into a ball.