Every fortress appears invincible; until the day someone dares to challenge the myth surrounding it. For more than three decades, the Gabba stood as Australian cricket's strongest bastion, a venue where visiting teams arrived burdened more by history than by the opposition itself. Generations of great cricketers had walked into Brisbane only to leave with... Continue Reading →
Eden Epic of Endurance
The afternoon sun hung heavy over Eden Gardens. Nearly a hundred thousand spectators sat watching a contest that, on the surface, already seemed decided. The mighty Australia national cricket team had pushed the India national cricket team to the brink of humiliation. The follow-on had been enforced, the scoreboard favoured Australia heavily, and history appeared... Continue Reading →
A Mountain Built, A Mountain Conquered
On 12 March 2006, at the iconic Wanderers Stadium, cricket witnessed a moment that redefined limits; not just in the sport but in terms of human psychology. What unfolded between the Australia national cricket team and the South Africa national cricket team during the 5 match series decider in the Australia tour of South Africa... Continue Reading →