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Shahid Afridi chomps down on the ball

January 30, 2019

On January 31, 2010, Shahid Afridi added a new dimension to the dark art of ball-tampering by sinking his teeth into the white Kookaburra. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the bizarre day that saw the acting captain of Pakistan banned for two Twenty20 Internationals.

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In Fun Facts Tags Shahid Afridi, Arunabha Sengupta
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Arthur Mailey: Googly bowling artist

January 7, 2019

Arthur Mailey - the googly bowling artist

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In Writers, Fun Facts, Cartoon Tags Arthur Mailey, Maha, Mayukh Ghosh
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I do that to look intelligent

August 29, 2018

Mayukh Ghosh

During an Ashes tour match, after a rain delay, pressmen found the Australian captain probing the pitch dubiously with his thumb.

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In Fun Facts Tags Lindsay Hassett, Mayukh Ghosh
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Hedley Verity's lucky escape during the Bodyline Series

February 1, 2015

Even the acrimonious Adelaide Test of the Bodyline series was not without its lighter moments. Arunabha Sengupta relates the tale of the teetotaller Hedley Verity’s dalliance with the pleasures of South Australian beer.

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Fratricide in Cricket - Lee c Lee b Lee

January 31, 2015

June 15, 1933. Fratricide took place on the cricket field. Batting for Middlesex against Somerset, Harry Lee was caught by his brother Frank Lee bowled by his other brother Jack Lee. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the landmark event.

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Richie's Loo - the perfectionist in Benaud

January 31, 2015

On the World Toilet Day, Arunabha Sengupta recounts the tale of Richie Benaud’s Loo…

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