Eddie Barlow

Cricket has seen several players embrace spectacles, turning them into iconic identities and fashion statements. From Percy Fender's rimless glasses to Daniel Vettori's preference for eyewear, these cricketers added character to their game. Players like Clive Lloyd and Vizzy also made their mark with distinctive eyewear, showcasing that vision and style can go hand-in-hand on the cricket field.

Veteran South African umpire Marais Erasmus has announced his retirement from international umpiring after the conclusion of the ongoing Test series between New Zealand and Australia. Erasmus, who initially made a name for himself as a seam-bowling all-rounder for Boland in South Africa’s domestic cricket circuit, transitioned to umpiring at the international level in 2006.

Former South African greats had no hesitation in acknowledging that the current side is better than the 1990s batch led by Hansie Cronje.

India are earning more and more admirers in world cricket due to their growing muscle in the pace bowling department. The latest to be left highly impressed by India's pace battery is former South African captain Dr Ali Bacher, who was also the head of their cricket board.