Alan Knott

Sachin Tendulkar was the only current cricketer named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI which did not include the likes of Lara, McGrath, Gavaskar.

Sunil Gavaskar is happy to be a part of Dickie Bird's all-time Test XI even as some called the ex-English umpire's composition as "biased" and "ill-balanced".

Australia wicketkeeper Carey took a total of eight catches in the first Ashes Test against England at the Gabba in Brisbane, surpassing India's Rishabh Pant who had taken seven catches on his debut in the longest format.

A groundsman's son, Eknath Solkar's hardwork and enthusiasm made him a Test player. Never forgetting humility and always concerned about the team more than himself. He was a reflection of an era that is long gone.

Jeff Dujon was a key member of the all-conquering West Indies team of the 1980s. He was a spectacular wicketkeeper, making those leaping catches off the great fast bowlers, and an elegant lower-order batsman who was good enough to score five Test centuries and 16 fifties.

MUMBAI: That supreme entertainer of Indian cricket, Farokh Engineer, will be seen in a new role of master of ceremonies, when the Cricket Club of India honours the great Indian performers at Lord's on October 19 at the Brabourne Stadium.

With his twin fifties, Saha became only the fourth Indian wicketkeeper to register scores of over 50 in the each innings of a Test match. The feat was last achieved by MS Dhoni at Brimingham against England in 2011.

Derek Underwood, whose illustrious first-class career spanned 24 years, from 1963 to 1987, claimed 297 wickets in 86 Tests with his distinctive brisk left-arm spin. Underwood's Test wicket tally remains unmatched by any other England spinner, standing 42 wickets ahead of the next highest, Graeme Swann. Underwood's international journey began in 1966 at the age of 21.

For Indian cricket lovers of radio days, the Oval is almost a sacred spot.

To mark the 2,000th Test match, which will take place between England and India at Lord's from 21 to 25 July, the ICC has called on supporters from across the globe to select their greatest team of all time.

For greats who missed out on spots in Wisden's all-time World Test XI, an English daily has compiled an alternative side including legends like Brian Lara and Sunil Gavaskar to take on the side led by Don Bradman.

Cricket fraternity in India expressed shock at the omission of Tendulkar and Bradman in the all-time Test eleven named by former umpire Dickie Bird.

There has been a lot of speculations about his future as India captain, but former Pak keeper Wasim Bari feels that Dhoni is still the best man to lead India.

Some of India's most celebrated former cricketers got together in Mumbai to honour one of the best fielders ever to have played the game - Eknath Solkar.

Dr. Chandu Patankar, a fine wicket-keeper batsman, played just a solitary Test for India even after having led the Indian Universities against the Silver Jubilee overseas team.

Sachin Tendulkar says he finds it "unreal and extraordinary" to be placed alongside legends such as Don Bradman in ESPNcricinfo's all-time World XI.

While some of the cricketing world's greatest stars surely have his respect, gaining entry into Dickie Bird's all-time greatest Test XI is certainly a tough feat.

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