May31

World Cup 1983

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In the wake of the BCCI’s decision to omit Kapil Dev from the list of former players to benefit from their largesse, Martin looks back to an event they have clearly forgotten.

May25

The Lost Generation

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On the eve of the arrival of the 2012 South Africans in England Martin looks back at their predecessors from the 1970s, who some would argue were the finest Test team ever assembled.

May21

Tav

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Although he wasn’t an all time great by any means, Chris Tavare’s batting won’t be forgotten by those who sat through his career. In this feature Martin remembers the batsman and the man.

May14

19-90

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In this feature Martin looks back more than half a century to a bowling performance that will, almost certainly, never be equalled let alone bettered.

May11

The Grim Reaper: Curtly Ambrose

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With the trademark white wristbands,the mini-rattle of his palms before delivery and his unique clapping and appealing followed by the vigorous hand-jiving celebration,Curtly Ambrose was indeed a sight to watch and left cricket lovers all around the world spell bound with some of his spells from hell. CW’s Ganesh Venkat captures five of his “in the zone” performances aka demolition jobs in Test matches.

May02

Remembering David Hookes

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At just 21 David Hookes briefly lit up the Centenary Test, but never fulfilled the expectations he created. In this feature Martin looks back at his career, and his tragic death in 2004.