Brian Statham

Late England pace great Brian Statham's widow, Audrey, accepted her late husband's commemorative cap as part of the joint venture between the ICC and the FICA.

Farokh Engineer chose to join Lancashire county in the year 1968 because he wanted to keep wickets to England's legendary fast bowler Brian Statham.

A metal plate, inserted 60 years ago in former India captain Nari Contractor’s head after being hit by a Charlie Griffith bouncer on the 1962 tour of the West Indies, has finally been removed through surgery.

Actor Dwayne Johnson said he wanted to explore his 'biting chemistry' with Jason Statham in the upcoming 'Fast and Furious' spin-off 'Hobbs And Shaw'.

Among the many games the Green Park has hosted are the 1959 Test against Richie Benaud's Australia - when off-spinner Jasu Patel bagged 14 wickets to fashion a 119-win run for the hosts - and the 1983 Test against West Indies.

A metal plate, inserted 60 years ago in former India captain Nari Contractor’s head after being hit by a Charlie Griffith bouncer on the 1962 tour of the West Indies, has finally been removed through surgery on medical advice. Contractor’s son Hoshedar told TOI that his father was fine after the surgery.

Former India keeper Farokh Engineer surprised Test players far younger than him when he belied his 71 years and did para gliding over the this Swiss town of Interlaken.

The sun played hide and seek with clouds all day, leaving Old Trafford curator Matt Merchant a touch worried about the time he'll have to get the pitch ready for the 4th Test between England and India starting Thursday.

Three Indian legends among the 55 former players named in the ICC's inaugural Hall of Fame list as part of its centenary celebrations.

True test for England lies in their ability to defend the Ashes title in Australia, which is altogether a trickier business and a rare feat achieved only on four occasions by the Poms since the controversial Bodyline series of 1932-33, feels former English cricketers.

Legendary batsman Everton Weekes, the last of the famed West Indies 'Three Ws', died Wednesday at the age of 95 and was hailed as "a founding father" of the sport in the Caribbean. "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of an icon. A legend, our hero, Sir Everton Weekes," tweeted Cricket West Indies, sending out their condolences to Weekes' family, friends and fans.

England great James Anderson turned 40 on Saturday, an age where many pacemen of previous eras would have long since retired. But the 'king of swing' shows no sign of stopping, with Anderson in line still to be leading England's attack during next month's three-Test series at home to South Africa.

Age has certainly mellowed Freddie Trueman, but at heart, he still remains the quintessential Yorkshireman. Fiercely proud, arrogant to some extent if you like, but a cricket romantic at heart who finds some of the modern day appendages of the game, like sledging, to be “disgraceful”.

As India plays its first post-Covid test match against England, a look back at the victory 69 years ago when India won its first test match ever at the same venue

India will continue to struggle as there is a big gap between their's home and away records in Tests, primarily because of the dearth of world class pacers.

Pakistan's first cricketing icon, Hanif Mohammad, instilled a culture of resilience, teaching the nation how not to lose. His extraordinary 970-minute innings against the West Indies in 1958, a testament to his defensive prowess and unwavering spirit, remains legendary. This 'Little Master' transformed cricket into a sport for all, leaving an indelible mark on Pakistan's sporting identity.

Rubbishing the methods used by the official ICC rankings, TOI has come up with its own list of all-time greats based on an uncomplicated formula.

England enter the Ashes with their quickest pace attack in decades and a matured Bazball philosophy, aiming to end a 15-year drought in Australia. With Mark Wood, Jofra Archer and a battery of genuine quicks, Ben Stokes’ side arrives believing speed can break the long-standing barrier. For Bazball, this is the defining series: victory brings vindication, defeat invites its fiercest scrutiny yet.