Stuart Williams 83 off 118 Balls 155 Mins 12 Fours 2 Sixes vs Sri Lanka 1st Test at St John's, Jun 13 1997

In this video you will witness the vintage class of Stuart Williams, who scored match winning 83 runs off 118 Balls 155 Mins 12 Fours 2 Sixes vs Sri Lanka 1st Test at St John's, June 1997. You know chasing target in the 4^th innings is always daunting task. No matter how much target is. This time chasing a 187 target is crucial for West Indies. But along with Sherwin Campbell, they put up opening partnership of 160 runs and laid the victory foundation.  This task was not easy, as Muralitharan was at his peak those day. But Stuart Williams played really well Muralitharan. West Indies won the test match by 6 wickets and lead the 2-match series 1-0. Lets watch Stuart Williams class innings and enjoy the vintage memories of Caribbean cricket.  Stuart Williams was the romantic young stroke-player who was expected to mature into a steady item for his team. Instead, his cavalier method - step back and strafe everything through the covers - became increasingly stereotyped as his career wore on. 

Chaminda Vaas 4 for 39 vs England 2nd Test at Kandy in March 2001

Chaminda Vaas magnificent effort in the bowling against England. When he took 4 for 39 in 2nd innings of 2nd Test at Kandy in 11-15 March 2001. Although England won the test match by 3 wickets. But Chaminda Vaas put his all efforts and energy in the match to make the test even at one stage. He picked up wicket of Mike Atherton, Marcus Trescothick, Nasser Hussain, and Alec Stewart. His efforts put in England great trouble chasing a modest target of 160. At one stage England were in great trouble reeling 97 for 5. Chaminda Vaas was the main destroy by picking 4 top orders wickets out of 5 falling wickets. It was a great and gripping contest between England and Sri Lanka. Watch out Chaminda Vaas brilliant performance and enjoy the vintage memories.

Dermot Reeve 59 off 125 Balls 5 Fours on Test Debut vs NZ Ist Test at Christchurch, Jan 18-22 1992

 

In this video watch out batting of a forgotten England player Dermot Reeve. Who scored 59 off 125 Balls 5 Fours on Test Debut vs NZ Ist Test at Christchurch, in January 1992? He was best known as an unorthodox all-rounder played 29 One Day Internationals (ODI) for England. He also played English county cricket for Sussex, Warwickshire and Somerset.

Dermott Reeve loved to extemporize. He would reverse-sweep the spinners to interruption, go down on one knee to hoist the quicks over midwicket, and subtly vary the pace of his jobbing, limbs-pumping seamers. Dermott Reeve played in the 1992 World Cup final against Pakista at MCG. He also played in 1996 World Cup, playing (on the losing side) in the final in the former tournament. Though, he never scored highly in ODIs, and his batting average would have been significantly lower, but for his high proportion of not-out innings. Perhaps his most important international innings was a rapid 25 not out at the end of the England innings in the 1992 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, a match which England won narrowly and reached the final.

Although he was given just three Tests, all in New Zealand in 1991-92. His international career would have been longer if his ability to irk opponents hadn't extended to his team-mates. Reeve was born in Hong Kong in 1963 to parents who were working in the territory as teachers. His mother, Monica, later served as a scorer for a number of England Test matches.

Rodney Marsh bowling Action

In the history of cricket, wicket keepers’ infrequent bowls. Such moments came when captain see no chance of Test match result. Such type of moment came when Australian great wicket keeper Rodney Marsh Bowling vs Pakistan in the 2nd Test at Faisalabad March 1980. The match was heading towards a dull draw. So, Rodney Marsh bowls like a lollypop offers to batsman. In those era of cricket, pitches were often made slow and dead to draw the matches. In this entire career Rodney Marsh sent just 72 balls giving away 54 wickets without having any test wicket. So, it’s a perfect fun moment for cricket fans to relish the vintage memories.

Devang Gandhi ODI debut innings of 30 runs off 67 balls, 116 mins, including 5 fours.

Devang Gandhi ODI debut innings of 30 runs off 67 balls, 116 mins, including 5 fours vs New Zealand 5th ODI at Delhi, Nov 17 1999. It was consider a slow innings if consider the strike rate of 44.77. However, it’s a golden opportunity to watch out a forgotten opener played for India in late 1990’s. Although, the five boundaries showed a glimpse of his talent, but he could not settle in international cricket due to poor technique against short pitched rising deliveries. Devang Gandhi, in his first one-day international, and Ganguly opened with 117 runs opening stand in reply New Zealand modest target of 179. India won the match by 6 wickets with six overs in hand and also sealed the ODI series 3-2.

He was a right-handed opening batsman and a very occasional right-arm medium-pace bowler. A former Indian opening batsman, Devang Gandhi, featured for India in 4 Tests and 3 ODIs. Despite showing a lot of promise at the beginning of his international career, Gandhi's inability to handle short-pitched bowling meant that his days as an Indian opener were limited.  Devang Gandhi poor technique against short pitched deliveries exposed him on Australia tour of 1999-00. He played 95 first-class matches during his career, collecting 6111 runs at an average of 42.73. He retired in April 2006.

Courtney Walsh terrible spell of 4 for 37 vs India 1989

Courtney Walsh terrible spell of 4 for 37 in 18 Overs 5 Mdns vs India 3rd Test, Port of Spain, April 1989. Courtney Walsh dismissed W.V Raman, Kiran More, Arshad Ayub, and Narendra Hirwani. Watching a Tall, Giant bowler, on full rhythm is a pure delight for cricket fans. His efforts helps West Indies to beat India by 217 runs and West Indies led the 4 test match series by 2-0. It was a fine fearsome bowling attack, you can see how batsman were packed with cricketing gears to face Walsh. It was never an easy task to face a tall gigantic fast bowler in full mood. The fearsome pace destroy Indian batting line up. A vintage cherish moments of carribean past when fast bowling rule the world. So, Cricket Fans, leave your comments below to show your thoughts about Courtney Walsh bowling.

Kapil Dev Magical Batting vs England at The Oval 3rd Test 1982

Kapil Dev is a great Indian allrounder. He often played aggressive innings those days, when test cricket was played at slow and boring pace. Kapil Dev electrify the crowds with his attacking mindset. Those who have watched him live on TV is lucky to witness a great all rounder in his full flow. Similarly his innings of 97 runs off just 93 including 14 fours and 2 towering sixes in the 3rd test against England in 1982 at The Oval. Kapdil Dev dismantled bowling of Ian Botham, Bob Willis, Paul Allot, Derek Pringle and Phil Edmonds. This innings is a gift for Kapil Dev fans, who loves his batting. I’m sure you will delight to watch vintage memories of Indian tour to England 1982. Although match was drawn but Kapil Dev innings was super amazing pleasure. Watch out and share you comments in the below.

When Mohsin Khan Career Ended in 1986-87

Mohsin Khan was a such a graceful Pakistani opener. But his career was ended in a bad way when he was extremely struggling against the fiery fast bowling of Malcom Marshall, Courtney Walsh and Anothy Gray. In this last test series against West Indies in 1986-87, he scored just 48 runs in 6 innings of 3 test match series. Eventually his career was ended due to his form struggling against short pitch deliveries. Indeed it was a sad end of his career. He was particularly struggling against Malcom Marshall. Lets watch few of his dismissals in his last test series.  

Wasim Akram 50 off 46 Balls vs India at Sharjah 1995

In this video you will see Wasim Akram 50 runs off 46 Balls 62 Mins 4 Fours 2 Sixes vs India in the 3rd Match, Sharjah, played on April 07, 1995, in the Pepsi Asia Cup. Batting at Number 7, Wasim Akram played a crucial innings to help Pakistan to post a 266 for 9. In reply, India bowled out at just 169 and lost the match by 97 runs. Wasim Akram was useful batsman in the lower order. Wasim Akram also a beautiful six off Sachin Tendulkar bowling on the leg side and then whip a two lovely four off Anil Kumble bowling. Wasim Akram also hit a beautiful four off Srinath bowling that was treat to watch. Lets watch his video and enjoy the vintage memories of two great cricket rivals.

Kris Srikanth’s Fearless Fling Against the Mighty Windies – Sharjah, 1989

Watch out brisk start provided by Kris Srikanth against fiery attack of West Indies. Those days when odi cricket was poisoned by slow batting, kris Srikanth becomes one of few batsman who played shots without any fear. Facing Malcom Marshall, Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose and Winston Benjamin was not easy task. Srikanth aggressive intent helps India in ODI’s those days. Srikanth often break bowler confidence that helps for middle order to score freely as well.

In this inning Srikanth scored 40 off 56 Balls 4 Fours vs West Indies 4th Match at Sharjah, Oct 16 1989. Kris Srikanth brilliant effort at the top, helps India to post a decent target of 211. Eventually prove to be enough for India to beat West Indies by 37 runs.

Roy Dias MOM Knock vs Pakistan at Sharjah in 1984

 

Roy Dias scored a patience innings of 57 Not Out off 95 Balls 1 Four vs Pakistan in the 1st Match, at Sharjah, played on April 06, 1984, in the first ever Rothmans Asia Cup. Roy Dias played a determined innings mainly consist of one and two’s as per match requirement. He held the innings at one end and keep the scoreboard ticking, eventually goes past the Pakistan target and win the match by 5 wickets. Lets watch Roy Dias innings.

This was Sri Lanka memorable ODI win over Pakistan, who was missing some of their key players. It was a patience innings, as Roy Dias move the scoreboard slowly but effectively. This was ODI # 259, and match umpires were Dickie Bird and Swaroop Kishen.

Ali Naqvi Test Debut Century vs South Africa in 1997 at Rawalpindi

 

Ali Naqvi scored brilliant century on test debut against strong South Africa bowling Attack, consisting of Allan Donald, Shaun Pollock, Brett Shcultz, Brian McMillan, Pat Symcox and Jack Kallis. He scored 115 off 270 balls in 352 mins including 14  fours in the 1st Test at Rawalpindi in Oct 1997.

Despite century on test debut, he played 5 test matches for Pakistan scoring 242 runs in 9 test innings at an average of 30.25 including 31 fours and 1 catch.

Despite a brilliant test career start, he was suddenly fall and could not rise. Do you think, he deserve more chances to prove himself at test level or was lucky to represent in an ear when Pakistan batting dominated with high quality players. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

In First-Class cricket, Naqvi featured in 115 matches,  amassing 5,898 runs in 179 innings  at an average of 35.00, including 14 centuries and 24 fifties, with a highest score of 180. With the ball, he delivered 6,484 balls, claiming 102 wickets at 28.50 apiece, including one five-wicket haul (best figures 5/65), and took 48 catches

In List A games, he appeared 64 times, scoring 2,423 runs at a fine average of 43.27, boasting 8 centuries and 13 fifties, with 248 fours and 26 sixes . He also took 24 wickets from 1,467 deliveries, at an economy of 5.10, with the best of 3 for 17 and held 18 catches.

In the shortest format, T20 cricket, Naqvi played 5 matches, scoring 183 runs at a striking rate of around 159.13, including 1 half-century, with 18 fours and 5 sixes and grabbed 2 wickets.He also bowled 102 balls, taking 2 wickets at an economy of 8.12 . At the Test level, he played 5 matches for Pakistan, making 242 runs at an average of 30.25, including his famous 115 on debut, along with 31 fours .

Arshad Ayub 5 for 117 vs West Indies 3rd Test Port of Spain 1989

Arshad Ayub took 5 wickets for 117 52 Overs 11 Mdns vs West Indies in the First Innings of 3rd Test played at Port of Spain, in Apr 1989. Although West Indies won the match by 217 runs. But Arshad Ayun performance was applauded by cricket fans. Lets watch Arshad Ayub spell. In the second inning Arshad ayub gave none for fifty in 18 overs. This was test match # 119, as match umpires were Andrew Weekes, and Clyde Cumberbatch. Do you think, he deserve more chances to play for india or he was an average bowler and lucky to play for India. Tell me your comments in below.

 

Azmat Rana batting vs India at Sahiwal 3rd ODI in November 1978

In this video, you will have a chance to see a rare video of Azmat Rana batting vs India in the 3^rd ODI at Sahiwal in 3^rd November 1978. He was younger brother of Test cricketer Shafqat Rana and umpire Shakoor Rana. He appeared for Pakistan in just 2 ODI’s, scored 42 runs at an average of 42.00. 

In this innings he scored 20 off 23  balls. Lets watch his brief innings. Azmat Rana was a consistent left-hand batsman who played with steady success in Pakistan domestic cricket. Like many others, he played just once for Pakistan. He was selected against Australia at Lahore in 1979-80 and scored 49 in his only innings.  In the first class cricket he scored 6001 runs at an impressive average of 47.62 including 16 hundreds and 30 fifites with the top score of 206 not out. In List A cricket he scored 442 runs in 17 matches at an average of 40.18 including three fifties with the top score of 96.  

 

Ijaz Ahmad Blazing Hundred vs Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi in 1998

Pakistani batsman Ijaz Ahmad known for his blistering innings. One such moment came against Zimbabwe in the 3^rd ODI on Novemember 24, 1998 at Rawalpindi. When He produced a masterclass innings of 132 runs off 103 balls including 9 fours and 4 massive sixes. With his performance Pakistan won the match by 111 runs. Ijaz Ahmad was rightly named player of the match. Lets watch his scintillating innings.

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field first. Pakistan posted a good total of 302 for 6 wickets in 50 overs. Ijaz Ahmad scored 132 and saeed anwar scored 73  were the major contributors. In reply, Zimbabwe bowled out 191 runs and lost the match. Only Andy flower scored 61 runs. This was odi # 1377. The match umpires were Javed Akhtar and Riazuddin. TV Umpire was Azhar Hasan and Match referee was Cammie Smith.