Shane Warne was born on September 13, 1969, in the Melbourne suburb of Upper Ferntree Gully, into a family that loved sports. As a child, Warne was not initially focused solely on cricket; he was an avid Australian Rules Football player and dreamed of playing professionally for St Kilda. His athleticism and competitive spirit were … Read more
Muttiah Muralitharan bowling for Gloucestershire, 2011Celidh, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Muttiah Muralitharan is celebrated as one of the most formidable spin bowlers in the history of the sport. His journey to an astonishing 800 Test wickets not only set a benchmark for excellence but also immortalized him in the annals of cricket. Muralitharan’s … Read more
Jacques Kallis, born on October 16, 1975, in Cape Town, South Africa, stands as a towering figure in the realm of cricket. His batting alone, scoring 13,289 runs in test cricket with 45 centuries and an average 55.37, as well as 11,579 One Day International runs at an average of 44.36 with 17 centuries would … Read more
Ricky Ponting, the man nicknamed ‘Punter’ by Shane Warne due to his love for betting on dog races, was one of the greatest batsmen to have played the game. Born in Launceston, in northern Tasmania, Ricky Pointing had sporting pedigree, with his uncle, Greg Campbell, playing Test Cricket in the late 80’s and early 90’s. … Read more
Sachin Tendulkar – it is the name that resonates with cricket enthusiasts worldwide. To millions, no, hundreds of millions, maybe a billion or more, he wasn’t just a player, but an icon; a phenomenon that transcended the boundaries of the game. His journey from a humble beginning to becoming the maestro of cricket is a … Read more
In most sports, when fans ask ‘Who is the greatest to have ever played the game?’, you can get a lengthy, heated argument, possibly causing friendships to break and authorities to be called in with riot gear. But not with cricket. Because the answer is simple. State Library of South Australia from Australia, CC BY … Read more
