Nathan Astle, England tour of New Zealand, 2002

Image 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

  Image 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 a …


One more hero from Botham’s Ashes

Image 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 only …


Viv Richards the legend

Image 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 in football. …


Sourav Chandidas Ganguly at his best

  Image 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 …


Very Very Special innings by Vangipurappu Venkata Sai Laxman

Image courtesy © Getty Images   When India and Australia locked horns at Eden Gardens, Kolkata for the second test match in the three test cricket series, no one would have thought that it would be a historic match. Australia batted first and Harbhajan Singh took a hat-trick, but Steve Waugh partnered Jason Gillespie and …