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Did Sehwag’s knock take ODIs closer to T20? What now?
Ashishmagotra • 14 years agoThere are many who would have called Sehwag's knock the Bradmanesque or even Tendulkaresque but the truth is that the innings was T20esque.
Raina’s India gets ready for the bench press
Ashishmagotra • 14 years agoA one-off Twenty20 international in Barbados on Saturday signals the start of the Indian tour of the Caribbean.
On this day: Kapil Dev's India thump mighty West Indies to clinch 1983 Cricket World Cup
Firstcricket Staff • 4 years agoOn 25 June, 1983, Indian cricket emerged into a new era when Kapil Dev’s men outplayed a formidable West Indies side led by Clive Lloyd in the final of the Cricket World Cup, 1983 at England’s iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Don't think West Indies cricket will ever see those glory days again, says Curtly Ambrose
• 4 years agoWest Indies had lifted first two World Cup titles in 1975 and 1979 and it took 33 years for the team to claim another ICC title when Darren Sammy had guided them to the 2012 T20 World Cup crown and repeated the feat four years later.
India vs England: Confused about moaning and groaning about pitch, Viv Richards slams critics of Indian tracks
• 5 years agoThe newly-laid Motera track in Ahmedabad became a subject of debate after India crushed England inside two days in the third Test to go 2-1 up in the four-match series. The severe criticism came from former England captains like Michael Vaughan and a section of the British media.
New Richards-Botham trophy for future winners of England vs West Indies Test series
• 5 years agoA new trophy in honour of cricket greats Viv Richards and Ian Botham will be awarded to future winners of West Indies-England Test series.
Of low expectations and high hopes: A then 14-year-old recalls the emotional rollercoaster he went through as India lifted 1983 World Cup
R Kaushik • 5 years agoWhat worked for India? Plenty, actually. Accidentally or by design, the right men for the conditions, an inspirational captain, and the infusion of self-belief once they felled West Indies in their first game. They didn’t necessarily believe even then that they could reach the Promised Land, but they weren’t going to die wondering.
Didn't mind dying on the field such was my passion for game, says legendary Viv Richards on not wearing helmet
• 5 years agoKnown for his aggressive batting, Viv Richards never preferred wearing helmets even as he dominated some of the fiercest fast bowlers of world cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar vs Glenn McGrath was a battle of attrition, says former Australia spinner Brad Hogg
Trendingdesk • 5 years agoSachin v McGrath a war of attrition. McGrath trying to win the patience game, you are in for the long haul, said Hogg
Virat Kohli needs to practice more to adjust his eyesight, improve reflexes, says Kapil Dev
• 6 years agoThe 31-year-old Kohli managed just 38 runs in the two Tests at an average of 9.50 in New Zealand. In the preceding limited overs series, he managed to score 180 runs including a half century, making it a forgettable tour for the India skipper.