Gordon Greenidge

Sivaramakrishnan, who played 25 international matches for India, made his Test debut in Antigua in April 1983 at the age of 17 years and 118 days, becoming one of the youngest to represent the country in the format.

Sivaramakrishnan, who played 25 international matches for India in a five-year career, said the struggles became severe during the IPL held in the UAE during the Covid-19 lockdown. “I was down completely and I didn’t want to see myself in the mirror. I would have a couple of drinks and go to sleep because I could not bear anything. Whenever I was awake, I thought I was going to die.”

Gordon Greenidge, the West Indies’ legendary opening batsman, talks to Gordon Greenidge on the changing landscape of the modern game & why the five-day game is still the best form of cricket. Attending a charity event in London, voiced his concerns about the future of Test cricket, emphasizing its enduring value despite the rise of T20 entertainment.

The number of times the West Indian opening duo of Desmond Haynes and Gordon Greenidge played together in Tests.

Some of the most renowned cricketers around the world got together to celebrate their achievement.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne joined an exclusive club while making 80 against England in the second innings of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Saturday.

England posted the third-highest fourth-innings total to win a Test at Lord's after launching Ben Stokes's reign as captain with a five-wicket victory over New Zealand on Sunday.

Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has found a place in Graeme Swann's All-time XI in which the former England offspinner has included himself with James Anderson being the only active cricketer making the cut and that too as a 12th man.

The terrific hundreds by Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope in the West Indies' victory against India in the first ODI in Chennai evoked memories of former batting greats Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes for former Indian batsman Mohinder Amarnath.

Legendary Windies opener Gordon Greenidge admires the hunger for runs in Sachin Tendulkar and feels the cricket icon would even be batting if he is on crutches.

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley's exceptional opening partnership continues to flourish, setting new records against India in Test cricket. They surpassed Greenidge and Haynes with their eighth 50-plus stand, accumulating the highest runs for an England opening pair against India.

Cricket runs in Saif Ali Khan's family. While the 'Omkara' star failed to follow his late father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's footsteps to become a cricketer, he makes sure he enjoys watching the sport with immense passion.

The West Indies will be the underdogs when they face England in the first Test at Lord's starting Wednesday, with a side ranked eighth in the rankings likely to feature several faces little known to the home crowd. But it was a very different story 40 years ago.

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has signed to play for Hampshire this season, the English county announced on its website on Thursday.

Punjabi actor Ammy Virk plays the bowler in Kabir Khan’s upcoming sports drama with Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev

A part of West Indies cricket's golden period in the 1970s and 80s, Gordon Greenidge still watches "only Tests" as he hasn't yet warmed up to the slam bang nature of the T20 version.

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said that ex-captain Sunil Gavaskar remains the best opener that he has ever seen in international cricket.

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada has joined West Indies icon Gordon Greenidge in Lord's history, earning a place on both home and away honours boards. Rabada's recent five-wicket haul against Australia in the WTC final secured his spot in the home dressing room, adding to his previous achievement in 2022.

Dafedar, who was sent to England to gain some valuable cricketing experience, has returned after some impressive performances.

Playing his 100th ODI, the 31-year-old had just scored his 14th century.

Former India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev hopes that the focus is not just on him, but on the entire squad in the upcoming film "'83" which narrates the story of the historic 1983 World Cup triumph.

Said Balvinder Singh Sandhu, member of India’s 1983 winning cricket team, who is coaching Kabir Khan’s players

Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka on Monday scored an unbeaten 127 in a successful run-chase against England at The Oval, joining an elite group of cricketers. His performance helped Sri Lanka chase down 219 runs and also made him the top run-scorer in international cricket for the year, surpassing teammate Kusal Mendis.

The legendary Gordon Greenidge and Joel Garner know the feeling of winning a World Cup. They were part of Clive Lloyd's invincible outfit that lifted the trophy in 1979, beating England at Lord's. When PTI reached out to the legendary duo, the feeling of disappointment was very evident after the West Indies failed to qualify for the 50-over World Cup in India.

The first-ever Test match in Bengaluru, held on November 22, 1974, witnessed the debut of Viv Richards and a century from Gordon Greenidge. Despite rain delays and the stadium being under construction, the city was gripped by cricket fever. The match, which saw West Indies defeat India, marked the beginning of international cricket in the state.

HOWRAH: After every innings at Eden, as Sachin Tendulkar wearily trudges back towards the dressing room, there's one face the Little Master looks for among the hundreds waiting to pat his back or shake his hand.

A man's hour of glory can also be an albatross around his neck. Ask Balvinder Singh Sandhu. The Sardar etched his name in Indian cricket's history with just one ball.

Mushfiqur Rahim achieved a rare cricketing feat, scoring a century in his 100th Test, a milestone no Indian has reached. The Bangladeshi veteran's emotional hundred against Ireland cemented his place in an elite club of legends. His innings provided crucial stability for Bangladesh, marking a historic moment for the nation's cricket.

Virender Sehwag was different. He combined speed and greed so fluently and consistently that it was scary. His ability to dismantle bowling attacks, in such a manner that it undermined the bowler's ability to due his duty against others, was unparalleled.