Archive for July, 2006

The Pakistan/England Ball Tampering Controversy

July 31, 2006

Here is a look at the old ball tampering controversy that had names like Imran, Akram & Waqar on one side and Lamb, Botham etc on the other.

Ian Botham is out hit wicket off Ambrose

July 30, 2006

Here is Ian Botham getting out in a most unfortunate manner. But, wait a sec – what going on with those commentators?

When Murali got called: ENGLAND vs SRI LANKA, 1998/1999 CU SERIES GAME 8

July 30, 2006

The controversial thriller at the Adelaide Oval, with umpire Ross Emerson calling Muttiah Muralitharan for throwing. But what an exciting finish and guess who had the last say!!

AUSTRALIA vs WEST INDIES, 2nd FINAL 1983/1984 WSC

July 28, 2006

One of the best finishes to a game of Cricket. This was the 2nd final of the 1983/1984 WSC between Australia and the West Indies, played at the MCG.

” The King” in full flow

July 28, 2006

Here is Sir Viv Richards showing why many still consider him to be the greatest batsman ever to play.

Freddie Flintoff’s Greatest over

July 28, 2006

In the Ashes 2005 at Edgbaston, Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff bowled an amazing over ‘The Over of the Series’ as Mark Nicholas said. Here it is

The West Indian pace battery at work

July 28, 2006

Here is a collection of great West Indian pace men – Griffith, Holding, Garner.. doing what they do best.

India vs Australia WSC First Final 1986

July 28, 2006

VVS Laxman’s counter attacking 167 against Australia

July 28, 2006

Here is the innings that first put Laxman on the map. An attacking 167 in the 3rd Test against Australia at Sydney 1999-2000. While everything collapsed around him, Laxman stood tall and delivered.

Bond blows out Zimbabwe

July 28, 2006

Shane Bond destroys a Zimbabwe side already reeling from the effects of their internal political strife. This is from the 2nd test of their most recent series last year at Bulawayo.