Specials – An International XI of Peters

Having earlier seen international elevens of Steves and Davids, we turn our attention to the Peters in this post. Incidentally, 29th June marked the feast of Saint Peter, who is considered to be the patron saint of popes. A good number of Peters have plied their trade at the highest level, and after taking […]

Famous Test Matches – India v Australia, Bombay, 1964-65

India’s first two home series against Australia, in 1956-57 and 1959-60 respectively, had ended in disappointment as they managed to win just once in eight Tests. Their tormentor-in-chief was the legendary leg-spinner Richie Benaud, who snapped up a total of 52 wickets at 18.38 across both the rubbers. Thus, Bob Simpson’s Australians embarked […]