Adam Gilchrist, NatWest Series, England, 2001
August 28, 2016 by achyuthImage courtesy © ESPNcricinfo Ltd Adam Gilchrist always had the ability to counter-attack any opposition with world class bowlers. Very rarely you see Wasim Akram conceding twenty odd runs in an over after reducing the opposition to 39/3. I had always enjoyed his high batting grip and the cracking sound from his bat whenever he hit the ball. …
Nathan Astle, England tour of New Zealand, 2002
August 28, 2016 by achyuthImage courtsey Andrew Cornaga © Photosport One of the fabulous knocks ever in test cricket. I had the privilege to watch this match live. But unfortunately the Kiwis were on the losing side. Astle was charging lanky fast bowlers on a bouncy and seamy track with ease and the sound when the ball hit on the …
Chris Gayle at Perth
August 28, 2016 by achyuthImage courtesy © Getty Images It is not easy to deliver like this on a bouncy track, especially if the players are from subcontinent. Even otherwise, not many can deliver like this. But unfortunately West Indies lost this match by 35 runs. I watched this match live. I remember when Gayle hit …
One more hero from Botham’s Ashes
August 28, 2016 by achyuthImage courtesy © Getty Images When Australia forced England to follow on during the third test match of the Six Test Ashes Series, no one would have thought that there will be a dramatic turnaround in the next couple of days. England bounced back and won the match. In 1981 Australia became the …
Viv Richards the legend
August 28, 2016 by achyuthImage courtesy © PA Photos Many of us have true passion in watching sports and games and see our favourite stars performing. But many sports and games are dangerous than we think. Many players will follow and pounce on a player in Rugby which may lead to injuries. Inadvertent kicks can be dangerous …
Sourav Chandidas Ganguly at his best
August 28, 2016 by achyuthImage courtesy © Getty Images How can we forget this innings from Sourav. It is one of the best ever in World Cup matches. I was so eager to get back home from my school as I knew that the match is on. On my way back I asked my friend what is the …