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Vijay Manjrekar
Sun, April 21 2013
The kind of generosity Sachin Tendulkar has shown is unheard of in today’s age: Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle is known as one of the most versatile singers in the history of Indian singing. But very few people know about her interest and passion for cricket.
Sat, March 23 2013
Jonathan Trott breaks Vijay Manjrekar’s exclusive batting record
England's Jonathan Trott on Saturday surpassed Indian batsman Vijay Manjrekar in scoring the most number of runs in Test matches without hitting a six.
Mon, June 30 2014
Chandu Borde falls hit wicket, four short of a hundred in each innings of a Test against dreaded West Indies 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.
Thu, September 11 2014
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai’s 40 title triumphs — Part 2 of 4
The ongoing Ranji Trophy final marks Mumbai’s 44th appearance in the title round. The team has triumphed a whopping 39 times. This is the second of the four part series in which ArunabhaSengupta briefly sketches the previous Mumbai wins in the history of the tournament.
Mon, June 13 2016
Vijay Manjrekar: Champion of the hook shot and fearless against the fastest of bowlers
A joy to watch when in flow, Vijay Manjrekar, known for his ferocious hooks and cuts, was one of the leading lights of the Bombay school of batsmanship.
Sat, October 27 2012
BCCI to honour Sunil Gavaskar with Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar will be conferred the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award at the annual BCCI awards function. The BCCI's Col CK Nayudu Award Committee met here on Thursday and decided to confer the honour on the legendary opener, a release from BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale said. The...
Fri, October 26 2012
Sportstar Trophy MCA Under-19 selection to be played from October 30 to November 22
The 27th Sportstar Trophy MCA Under-19 selection trial cricket tournament will be played from October 30 to November 22.
Thu, October 15 2015
Mumbai, 1964: When India beat Australia against all odds and expectations
One of the greatest Tests played on Indian soil.
Wed, September 10 2014
The hook – a stroke of romantic adventure fast disappearing from cricket
The hook is perhaps the most adventurous of strokes, combining skill, physical danger and flamboyance. Arunabha Sengupta fears that with the advent of protective gear, this thrilling facet of the game is fast becoming obsolete.
Wed, October 19 2011
Former cricketers should inspire you; Madhav Apte tells youngsters
Former India opening batsman, Madhav Apte, has advised young Mumbai cricketers to take inspiration from the yesteryear players under whose names they would be playing at the 26th under-19 Sportstar Trophy that got under way on Wednesday.