Rodney Hogg

Fast bowlers are known to be colourful characters. They love to knock batsmen over and always back themselves with the bat.

Former Australian pacer Rodney Hogg was one of the stars with an impressive 41 wickets in the six-Test Ashes series back in 1978-79. The 66-year-old, in an exclusive chat with TOI ahead of the ongoing Ashes, spoke on the two teams fighting it out for the urn and why he feels the hosts will clinch the series.

Rodney Hogg was a name that used to invoke fear in the minds of batsmen in the 1980s. The Australian pacer, who still holds the record for the highest number of wickets in an Ashes series, doesn't see the 'fear factor' in the World Cup at all.

Former Australian cricketer Rodney Hogg found himself in the middle of a controversy over his tweet which was described as "more than despicable" by a leader of an Islamic group.

Australian captain Steve Smith, already smarting under the series loss to India, found himself in a fresh controversy on Wednesday with former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg accusing him of favouritism in picking the XI.

Widely regarded as the best batsman ever, and Australia's best-ever sportsman, Sir Don Bradman holds a special place in the hearts of all Australian sports fans. Rodney Hogg said Bradman wouldn't have averaged his famous 99.94 if he was playing today.

"I am really impressed with the way he bowls. If Umesh was in Australia, he would have got over 150 Test wickets by now. He is quick, has a great action but Indian conditions don't suit fast bowling," former Australian pacer Rodney Hogg said.

Former Australian pacer Rodney Hogg has lambasted Ricky Ponting's men for strutting around like peacocks and living in denial about their fall from top in all forms of cricket.

Australian Test cricket has a rich heritage and history. The very first international Test match that was played in 1877 was between Australia and England in Melbourne, with Australia emerging as the winning team. Did you know that Australia had 8 ball overs in home Tests in the 1924-25 season and then from the 1936-37 season to the 1978-79 home season?

Former Australia pacer Rodney Hogg feels that India do not have the bowling to retain the World Cup with Umesh Yadav being the lone bright spot in the attack.

Aamer found a vehement supporter in Brearley, who acknowledged that the pressure put on young minds by corrupt and influential teammates is 'appalling'.

"They're picking their mates. Smith shouldn't be a selector. (Ashton) Agar's been pushed through and Cartwright's still there. We saw (Nic) Maddinson get selected (he's) a mate, he's one of Steve Smith's mates. You can't pick bloody mates," Rodney Hogg said.

Sandeep Patil's heroic 174 against Australia's formidable pace attack in 1981 at Adelaide Oval remains a highlight in Indian cricket history. Patil's innings, despite injuries, ensured a crucial draw. This match also marked a turning point for Indian cricketers adopting helmets after his impactful performance against the host's bowlers.

Indian batsmen are a "scared species", making them an easy prey for the Australian pace battery in the upcoming ODI series, feel former Aussie bowlers Ray Bright and Rodney Hogg.

Chetendra Pratap Singh Chauhan, who breathed his last at 73 on Sunday after battling COVID-19, was a very secure man and probably someone whose biggest strength was knowing about limitations, something that he believed helped him as an administrator and politician later in life.

South Africa's Jacques Kallis may boast of the best statistics among all rounders but players refuse to place him in the league of extraordinary gentlemen.

Captain Nasser Hussain’s English team has flown in and would be here in Kolkata all of nine days, practising at the CC&FC, taking on the Bengal team and, finally, playing the one-day international against the Indians at the Eden Gardens.

Regretting his 'obnoxious weed' remark on Harbhajan Singh, Oz opener Matthew Hayden said he made a mistake and was keen to patch up with the Indian spinner.

Now that the WACA will hold its final Ashes Test, TOI Sports takes a look back at some memorable fast bowling performances at the historic venue which was known for its rock hard, lightning fast pitches.