The 1896 University Match between the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Cambridge University was a remarkable one. Played at Lord’s between 25th and 27th June, 1896, this match created a record which was quite unimaginable in that day and age. The MCC side for this fixture had a decent look to it. […]
Read More Who Would Have Thought It – Cambridge University’s path-breaking chaseThe history of cricket in its initial years is replete with intriguing stories and events. The game was largely confined to the amateurs of England, before gradually it began to spread to other countries. Here’s a look at some interesting happenings from cricket’s early years:- One Legged Eleven vs One Arm Eleven Believe […]
Read More WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT – Oddities from cricket’s early yearsContinuing from Part 1, we look at four more memorable Ashes performances from unsung cricketers in this second and concluding post:- Albert Trott All-rounder Trott was one of the rare few to have played for both Australia and England. His entire Test career consisted of five Tests – three for Australia in the […]
Read More Specials – Unsung Ashes heroes, Part 2
The Cricket Cauldron 