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    IPL's influence on Indian Cricket

    It's all very well to pretend that IPL in its present form can coexist with the other formats. Nevertheless, even the most die-hard T20 fans will acknowledge that there is a problem. IPL is distinctly different from all other T20 tournaments for one reason only - the magnitude of money...
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    Gregory and McDonald, aka Fire and Brimstone

    They did bowl a lot together for Surrey. Richardson and Lockwood no doubt the first of all the great fast bowling pairs in the history of the game. But not sure if they bowled in tandem for England. Interestingly, Richardson and Lockwood were seldom at their best at the same time. During...
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    5 Most Influential Cricketers of All Time

    I don't quite understand Tallon's selection. I'm sure you've a very good reason. Do let us know the same! I do know he was an extraordinarily gifted keeper, especially to slow bowlers. But there were great keepers before him - like Oldfield for instance.
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    5 Most Influential Cricketers of All Time

    WG Grace . . Daylight . . Ranjitsinhji DG Bradman Dennis Lillee Muthiah Muralitharan (for better or worse) and yeah. How about Joginder Sharma? (just kidding)
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    Your Favourite Bradman Knocks?

    Great to have someone who saw DGB bat!! Yeah. Even I've heard a lot about this innings. Apparently, he struggled a lot during the first 30 runs or so. He was "caught" by Jack Ikin at slip when he was on 28. But refused to walk. There's still talk among historians whether he hit the ball or the...
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    Your Favourite Bradman Knocks?

    Actually, the first test was held at Sydney! Arguably the best batting wicket in the series. That was the famous test where McCabe hit 187. And Larwood took a 10 wicket haul. His only 10 wicket haul in the series.
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    Your Favourite Bradman Knocks?

    regarding the 1938 oval test Talking of the Oval test of '38... I've heard that it was the first test ever to be telecast on British television. Was it telecast live? Are the videos available in the public domain? I'd love some benevolent Englishman to upload all 5 days on youtube if possible!
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    Your Favourite Bradman Knocks?

    103 at Headingley in 1938 To my mind, the most important and remarkable of Bradman's innings is the 103 he hit at Headingley in 1938. Neither side had won a test leading up to the 4th test at Leeds. Australia HAD to win at Leeds to retain the Ashes, since they didn't have much of a chance in a...

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