Roy Dias gifted timer, glorious through the covers

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/18/2012 5:24:00 AM

'Roy Dias, the first Sri Lankan batsman to stamp his class on the international arena, turns 60 (born on October 18, 1952) today.Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the most gifted timer of the ball who was a pleasure to watch while in full flow.Read more on cricketcountry >'

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Emotional decision or not, Yuvraj Singh needs to be included in the Test side

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/17/2012 5:56:00 AM

'As the world focuses on CLT20, Yuvraj Singh has used the Duleep Trophy to roar back into First-class cricket. Arunabha Sengupta says that even if guided by emotion, it may be a good move to include him in the Test team.Read more on Cricketcountry >'

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Out of form Sehwag & Gambhir should have been playing Duleep Trophy than CLT20 ahead of England series

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/17/2012 5:54:00 AM

'After the 0-8 debacle in England and Australia, India is set to host the same two teams at home. It’s surprising to say the least, says Arunabha Sengupta, that the majority of Indian cricketers are preparing for the season of retribution by playing CLT20.Read more on Cricketcountry >'

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Wodehouse at the wicket - the cricketing connections of the legendary writer

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/15/2012 1:37:00 PM

'PG Wodehouse, the greatest humorist in English language, wrote quite a bit about cricket and was a useful cricketer himself. Arunabha Sengupta explores the cricketing connections of the great writer on his 131st birthday.'

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The day Kapil Dev and Kiran More became Little Brother Small Brother

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/14/2012 5:54:00 AM

'The old days of Hindi commentary did have some memorable moments. Arunabha Sengupta remembers one such from this day 25 years ago, when the heroics of Kapil Dev and Kiran More were described in a delightful sentence.Read mor on Cricketcountry >'

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John Snow - The cricket rebel and fast bowling poet

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/13/2012 9:17:00 AM

'Few batsmen ever managed to play him comfortably, but John Snow had plenty of trouble dealing with his own captains and management. However, despite his rebellious nature and the menace he carried, he also wrote poetry and could be philosophical. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to the unusual fast bowler on his 71st birthday.Read more on cricketcountry > '

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Vijay Merchant - his First-class average is next only to the legendary Don Bradman

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/12/2012 12:22:00 PM

'Although he managed to play just 10 Test matches in his career, Vijay Merchant still stands as one of the greatest batsmen produced by India. Arunabha Sengupta remembers the legendary opener on his 101st birthday.Read more on cricketcountry>'

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A near-miracle by Dave Houghton which ended with Martin Crowe's unbelievable catch

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/10/2012 8:27:00 AM

'In the early days of the Reliance World Cup 1987, David Houghton conjured up a magical century to take Zimbabwe within a gasp of victory against New Zealand. It took another miracle to stop them from striding through the home-stretch. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the two amazing events of that day 25 years ago.Read More on Cricketcountry >'

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Sachin Tendulkar's proposal is proof that he is not just a showpiece in the Rajya Sabha

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/9/2012 6:00:00 PM

'For the many cynics who thought Sachin Tendulkar would just be a glittering and inert ornament in the Upper House of Parliament, here is the maestro’s answer:  A proposal to improve sports in India by merging it with the education system. Arunabha Sengupta writes why this makes immense sense.Read more on cricketcountry >'

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The day Kapil Dev's sporting spirit cost India a World Cup match by the narrowest of margins

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/9/2012 5:41:00 AM

'On this day 25 years ago, Australia rode a wonderful gesture of sportsmanship to win a cliff-hanger against India in the 1987 World Cup. Arunabha Senguptarecalls the day when two runs added during the innings break proved decisive.Read more on Cricketcountry >'

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Simon Taufel retires as one of the greatest umpires who ever officiated

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/7/2012 7:42:00 PM

'Simon Taufel bid adieu at an age when most of the erstwhile umpires used to break into the international arena. Yet, he has carved a niche for himself with sterling decision making for nearly one and a half decades. Arunabha Sengupta salutes the man who exited as an international umpire after officiating the 2012 World T20 final on Sunday.Read more on cricketcountry›'

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Humour: Sachin Tendulkar's talk of retirement sends media houses in a tizzy

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/7/2012 5:50:00 PM

'By Arunabha SenguptaSachin Tendulkar’s unexpected announcement about his contemplation on retirement has sent major media houses scrambling for ways to handle the colossal amount of resulting repercussions. People, process and technology are all set for a massive upheaval in the world of sports journalism.Read more on cricketcountry›'

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Richie Benaud: A great all-rounder and the voice of cricket

Author : Senantix (Arunabha Sengupta)      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/6/2012 12:53:00 PM

'Richie Benaud: A great all-rounder and the voice of cricketRichie Benaud was a great leg-spinner, a trend setting all-rounder and one of the most successful captains, who later became the voice of cricket. Arunabha Sengupta pays tribute to the most influential cricket personality since the Second World War on the great man’s 82nd birthday.Read more on Cricketcountry ›'

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Ray Lindwall: The grace and greatness of poetry in motion!

Author : Senantix      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/3/2012 7:04:00 PM

'Ray Lindwall was sheer poetry in motion as he ran in to bowl, yet was one of the most dreaded fast bowlers ever to play cricket. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to the first genuine paceman to take 200 Test wickets  on the occasion of his 91st birthday.Read more on cricketcountry > '

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Mohinder Amarnath's axing as a selector - the reasons why

Author : Senantix      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 10/3/2012 7:02:00 PM

'Was it his opinion that there should be a change in captaincy? Was it his refusing to open his mind to suggestions? Or, did it have to do with the strange case of Lala Amarnath’s bat? Arunabha Sengupta tries to look at the reasons for the unceremonious exit of Mohinder Amarnath from the selection panel.Read more on cricketcountry ›'

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The man behind the biggest cricketing superstition

Author : Senantix      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 9/29/2012 6:29:00 AM

'Batsmen and teams fear 111 and its multiples and such scores led David Shepherd to execute a quaint hop and leap. Arunabha Sengupta remembers Admiral Horatio Nelson, the man who gave his name to this strange superstition, on his 254th birth anniversary.Read more on cricketcountry>'

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Looking back at careers of Sandeep Patil, Roger Binny and other national selectors

Author : Senantix      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 9/29/2012 6:26:00 AM

'No one quite matches the achievements of the axed Mohinder Amarnath, but the newly appointed selectors do have quite a lot of experience between them. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the careers of the five wise men who are set to guide the fortunes of Indian cricket.Read more on cricketcountry>'

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Amarnaths among father and son pairs who have appeared in the same match

Author : Senantix      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 9/27/2012 5:38:00 AM

'Recently, Shivnarine Chanderpaul added a double century stand with his son in a club match.Arunabha Sengupta looks at the several instances in cricket history where father and son have appeared together in First-class cricket.Read more on cricketcountry>'

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Brothers-in-arms 6: Bill Lawry & Alastair Cook - similarities in substance

Author : Senantix      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 9/26/2012 5:56:00 AM

'In Part Six of the series, we look at two cricketers who could easily be mistaken for siblings in the way they went about their game. Arunabha Sengupta compares Bill Lawry and Alastair Cook - two men at the top of the order, linked by the penchant of putting substance over style.Read more on cricketcountry> '

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The King of controversies - a man who was unafraid to take on the most powerful

Author : Senantix      Blog : Point to Cover      Date : 9/25/2012 5:52:00 AM

'On this day 66 years ago, one of the most ebullient characters of Indian cricket and the greatest left-arm spinner produced by the country saw the light of the day. Arunabha Sengupta traces the life and career of the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi.Read more on cricketcountry ›'

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