Maharashtra's wilting netas

Did you ever see Dickie Bird's funny one-legged stance when a team or a batsman was on a 'Nelson' number -- 111, 222, 333, and so on? Was he trying to ward off bad luck from the batsmen or praying......

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Sunil Gavaskar, known for his fearless batting, started his Test career on March 6, 1971. He went on to become the......

Domestic umpiring standards under scanner after CK Nayudu Trophy howler

IMAGE: The CK Nayudu Trophy final was marred by umpiring blunder. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X The dubious dismissal of Karnataka opener Prakhar Chaturvedi in the recent Col. CK Nayudu Trophy U23......

Dickie Bird not in favour of DRS

The Decision Referral System will belittle the authority of the on-field match officials and International Cricket Council (ICC) has committed a serious mistake by introducing it, said former......

Dickie Bird questions Pietersen's switch-hitting

Though the custodian of cricket laws has given the thumbs-up to Kevin Pietersen's switch-hitting, legendary umpire Dickie Bird fears it will create serious confusion in decision-making on the......

Bird's XI: What the greats say on Tendulkar's omission

The cricket fraternity in India expressed shock over the omission of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Don Bradman in the all-time Test eleven named by former English umpire Dickie Bird. Some......