- As an opening batsman, he played 26 Test matches for England and scored six centuries, together with 34 One Day International matches with a respectable over 40 average.
- He is known largely for his feats during the1986/87 Ashes series where he hit three centuries in consecutive Tests, and for his fiery demeanour at the crease.
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Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Chris Broad
The magistic- Lance Gibbs
Lancelot Richard Gibbs (born 29 September 1934) is a former West Indies cricketer, one of the most successful spin bowlers in Test cricket history. He was the first spinner to pass that
milestone, and had an exceptional economy rate of under two runs per over.The early 1960s were Gibbs' most productive period in Test cricket, and his greatest achievements came in the 1961–62 home series against India.
milestone, and had an exceptional economy rate of under two runs per over.The early 1960s were Gibbs' most productive period in Test cricket, and his greatest achievements came in the 1961–62 home series against India.
Monday, 28 September 2015
Some points about Majid Khan
- Born on 28 September 1946 in Ludhiana, in the state of Punjab in India.
- His father, Jahangir Khan, had played Test cricket for British India before the independence of Pakistan in 1947.
Saturday, 26 September 2015
Vijay Manjrekar
Vijay Manjrekar was a former Indian cricketer who played 55 Tests. A small man, he was a fine cutter and hooker of the ball. He was the father of Sanjay Manjrekar.His debut came against England at Calcutta in 1951, making a composed 48.He scored his first Test hundred in June 1952 against England at Headingley making 133.Friday, 25 September 2015
The spin Maestro- Bishen Singh Bedi
He is a former Indian cricketer who was primarily a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He formed part of the famous Indian spin quartet and also captained the national side in 22 Test matches. Bedi wore a colourfulpatka and has voiced outspoken and forthright views on cricketing matters. He moved to Delhi in 1968–69 and in the 1974–75 season of the Ranji Trophy, he took a record 64 wickets. Bedi also represented Northamptonshire in English county cricket for many years. He finished his career with 1560 wickets in first-class matches.
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Mohinder Amarnath- The backbone of the Indian team
The backbone of the Indian team that won the 1983 World cup Mohinder Amarnath .He was the Man of the series in this tournament.
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