On 21 September 1901 was born the first great West Indian cricketer to capture public imagination. Arunabha Sengupta recounts the all-round genius of Baron Learie Constantine — on the field of play and in the greater arena of life.
Read MoreWes Hall: Pace like Fire
Wes Hall, born 12 September 1937, was a legendary fast bowler, who later played the roles of a selector, manager and even Board President. He also became a minister in both the political and religious senses of the word. Arunabha Sengupta pays tribute to the big man with a great heart.
Read MoreFrank Worrell: Skipper and Statesman
Frank Worrell, born 1 August 1924, was a most delightful batsman to watch and became immortal as the first black man to lead West Indies in a full series. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the life and career of the man who formed a third of the Three Ws of West Indian cricket and left the world tragically at the young age of 42.
Read MoreWilton St Hill: The cricketer lionised out of proportion by CLR James
Wilton St Hill, born 6 July 1893, was one of the first black cricketers of West Indies to eke out a long career. More importantly, he was lionised by CLR James to an extent that stretches into the farcical. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the career of this popular but less than brilliant cricketer, and tries to peel off the layers of myth endowed upon his persona by Beyond a Boundary.
Read MoreSeymour Nurse: Obscured in the company of giants
Syemour Nurse passed away on 6 May 2019
Read MoreCharles Ollivierre: A Pioneer from St Vincent Part 2
Pradip Dhole sketches the life and times of Charles Olivierre, the pioneering cricketer of West Indies
Read MoreJack Noreiga: Club cricketer who became main bowler of a feeble West Indies attack
Jack Noreiga, born April 15, 1936, was drafted into the West Indies team due to sheer desperation and depleted resources. However, the only series he played in was a successful one. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the life and career of the only West Indian bowler to capture 9 wickets in an innings.
Read MoreCharles Ollivierre: A pioneer from St Vincent Part 1
Pradip Dhole sketches the life and times of Charles Olivierre, the pioneering cricketer of West Indies
Read MoreWayne Danie: Fast, furious and a sort of a Casanova
Fast, furious, intimidating, ruthless Wayne Daniel was born on January 16, 1956. The Calypso Champion, born in the wrong era, made England his second home during his tenure with Middlesex. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the Black Diamond of cricket.
Read MoreClyde Walcott - one of the hardest hitters of the ball
Big, powerful and imposing at the wicket, Clyde Walcott, born January 17, 1926, was one of the greatest and hardest-hitting batsmen of all time. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the youngest of the Three Ws who formed the backbone of the West Indies side of the 1950s.
Read MoreJoel Garner: At your toes, tonsils or timber
Joel Garner, born December 16, 1952, was one of the most terrifying bowlers ever, certainly among the tallest ever seen in the game till then. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of this essential part of the famous West Indian arsenal of the 1970s and 1980s.
Read MoreCharlie Griffith: Much-dreaded partner in crime of Wes Hall
Charlie Griffith, born December 14, 1938, was one of the most feared fast bowlers of all time. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at one of the “bad boys” of the sport.
Read MoreBasil Butcher - A potent force often lost among greats
His career coincided with Garry Sobers, Rohan Kanhai and Conrad Hunte, to name a few, and intersected with several other greats of West Indian batting. Yet, Basil Butcher did manage to carve his own niche, writes Kalyanbrata Bhattacharyya
Read MoreSeymour Nurse: Should have played longer than he did
The belligerent Seymour Nurse was born on November 10, 1933. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at one of many West Indies batsmen who never got the run he deserved because of the stiff competition he faced in from contemporaries.
Read MoreVanburn Holder: Medium paced supporting act to a horde of great pacemen
The Barbadian Vanburn Holder was born October 10, 1945. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the career of a West Indian fast-medium bowler that got lost amidst a horde of genuine quicks.
Read MoreLance Gibbs: The Caribbean master spinner
Lance Gibbs, born September 29, 1934, was the most productive off-spinners in Test history before the advent of Muttiah Muralitharan. Surprisingly, he hailed from the West Indies — a team known to produce fast bowlers. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who played the support role for most of his playing days and ended as the world-record holder in Test cricket.
Read MoreGus Logie: The fielding sensation
The pocket-sized Gus Logie was born September 28, 1960. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at one of the greatest fielders his era.
Read MoreCollie Smith: Joy, brilliance, tragedy
Collie Smith, born May 5, 1933, was an exciting all-round talent who was killed in a car accident at the tender age of 26. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man whose brilliance, according to some, had the glitter and sparkle to match Garfield Sobers.
Read MoreBrian Lara: Flash of willow, spray of talent, mountains of runs
Brian Lara, born May 2, 1969, was a genius with the willow, a left-handed legend the likes of whom grace the world once in a generation. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who thrilled the spectators around the world while piling runs in amounts seldom seen before.
Read MoreGordon Greenidge: English foundation, Caribbean flair
Gordon Greenidge, born May 1, 1951, was one of the most destructive opening batsmen ever. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who combined English defence with Caribbean flair.
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