Arjuna Ranatunga Bowling vs Pakistan at Sharjah in 1984

If you are a fan of 1980’s cricket, then this video is perfect for you to see the slim and smart Arjuna Ranatunga was bowling against Pakistan at Sharjah in 1984. Ranatunga wear a white band on his head and bowling with a gentle medium pace on the slow surface of Sharjah cricket ground. This was a great performance for a young lad motivating to high his country flag in the new arena of cricket world. These classic vintage sure give you a smile to recall your memories. Later on, Ranatunga known for his big belly running sharp between the wickets. Lets watch his bowling spell. Ranatunga dismissed Saadat Ali (caught by Brendon Kuruppu), Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas (caught by Ravi Ratnayeke), and Sarfraz Nawaz (caught by Vinothen John). Arjuna Ranatunga 3 for 38 in 10 overs vs Pakistan 1st Match, Sharjah, April 06, 1984, Rothmans Asia Cup. Later on he contributed useful 26 runs in the middle order. Restricted Pakistan to 187/9 in 46 overs, before scoring 26 runs to help Sri Lanka chase the target and win by 5 wickets.

Chris Gayle Power Hitting Batting vs India 2006

In this video you will see how Chris Gayle punishing Irfan Pathan in the 3rd ODI, at Basseterre, May 23, 2006. He also smashed a lovely six to Ramesh Pawar and Sreesanth. But eventually caught behind off Ajit Agarkar bowling. Chris Gayle thunderous strokes unsettle the Irfan Pathan. It was a classic encounter to see giant of carribean cricket. Although he just socred 40 off 65 Balls 5 Fours 1 Six, but it was entertaining innings. A pure carribean flavour of cricket. His blistering start helps West Indies to ease out Indian target 245 and beat India by 4 wickets. Watching Chris Gayle is alsayws thrilling at top of the order a crowd puller batsman entertain cricketing world for more almost 2 decades.  

Stephen Fleming First ODI Hundred 106 off 108 Balls 176 Minutes 7 Fours 1 Six vs West Indies 2nd ODI at Port of Spain, Mar 29 1996

In this video watch Stephen Fleming match winning 106 not out runs off 108 balls in 176 balls including 7 Fours and 1 six in the 2nd ODI vs West Indies at Port of Spain, played on 29 Mar 1996. This was his first ODI hundred against a mighty west indies bowling attack consisting of Ambrose, Walsh and Bishop. Batting at Number Four, Stephen Fleming held the innings brick by brick and chased down West Indies target 238 runs just one ball before the allotted 50 overs. New Zealand won the match by 4 wickets. He was decalred man of the match award for his brilliant hundred. Lets enjoy the vintage memories of great new Zealand batsman.

Ian Bishop vs Navjot Singh Sidhu Port of Spain 1989

Watch out a stunning bowling display of Ian Bishop against Navjot Singh Sidhu in the 3rd Test, Port of Spain, April 1989. Young Ian Bishop so fast at his early days. Navjot Singh sidhu has no answer of his furious fast bowling. Ian Bishop beats Sidhu three times off stumps. Lets watch the video and enjoy.

Javed Miandad 62 off 129 Balls 168 Mins 4 Fours vs Australia 3rd Test, Melbourne, First Innings December 11 - 15, 1981

Javed Miandad 62 off 129 Balls 168 Mins 4 Fours vs Australia 3rd Test, Melbourne, First Innings December 11 - 15, 1981. He was particularly strong on leg side and often played excusive fours. He played a lovely shots cover drive and then on-drive for four to Bruce Yardley, a sublime touch of Miandad technique. Then again a beautiful lofted shot over the fielder is classy batting against Bruce Yardley. And then again a beautiful shot over mid wicket for four to Bruce Yardley a perfect treatment from genius batsman.

Malcom Marshall handy batting vs India at Sharjah 1989

Malcom Marshall was known as deadly fast bowler, but he was a useful lower order batsman. He often rescued west indies from dire situations. Watch out Malcom Marshall useful 40 off 47 Balls 2 Fours 2 Six vs India 4th Match at Sharjah, Oct 16 1989. Cricket fans, you will enjoy a lovely six to Srikanth as well. 

Manoj Prabhakar ODI Debut 2 for 16 vs Sri Lanka at Sharjah in Asia Cup 1984

Manoj Prabhakar took 2 for 16 in 10 overs including 3 mdns against Sri Lanka in the first Asia Cup 1984.  His impressive bowling performance impressed everyone. He took the wickets of Sidath Wettimuny when Madan lal took a nice catch in the slip. His 2^nd wicket of Roy Dias When Dilip Vengsarkar took a nice catch in the short mid wicket. His economical spell bundle out Sri Lanka at just 96 runs which India chased the target without losing any wicket and won the match by 10 wickets. Lets watch Majob Prabhakar ODI debut wickets.

Gus Logie batting vs India 3rd Test at Port of Spain 1989

Gus Logie two beautiful fours to Arshad Ayub in the 3rd Test at Port of Spain, Apr 15 1989. Arshad Ayub was a good off spinner and he was in good form in 1989. The first four he flicked through mid wicket, a delightful sight for classic cricket fans. The next ball he punched through cover and took 3 runs. Arshad Ayub sent next ball again wide off stumps which logie crashed through cover for another four. Overall in this innings he scored 38 off 64 Balls 104 Mins including 2 Fours vs India. A delicate cut off the Hirwani bowling is another lovely shots to watch. Even on the next ball another delicate cut shot stuns Indian slip fielder. Even Hirwani can’t believe it how it was beautifuly placed. Logie also hit a beautiful mid wicket shot for a three runs off Chetan Sharma bowling. His innings come to an end when logie hit hard and straight to Hirwani hands. A beautiful caught and bowled.

Younis Khan ODI debut vs Sri Lanka at Karachi Feb 13, 2000

Younis Khan ODI debut vs Sri Lanka in the First ODI at Karachi played on Feb 13, 2000. Batting at number seven, he scored an impressive 46 off just 41 balls including 5 fours before he was run out by Indika De Saram. He tried hard to push lingering Pakistan at 5 for 149 in reply the Sri Lanka total of 274. Facing experienced Chaminda Vaas and Muralitharan was not easy task, but he did well. Although Pakistan lost the match by 29 runs. But Younis Khan promising innings shows a glimpse of great career ahead. A flurry from debutant Younis Khan and Abdur Razzaq, putting on 61 in eight overs, saved some blushes but never threatened to snatch victory. This match was former Test batsman Sadiq Mohammad's debut as an international umpire. In this match Yaris Arafat and Imran Abbas also made his ODI debut. Lets enjoy the vintage flavour of Pakistan rising start. He faced 9628 balls, with the career strike rate was 75.29, he also hits 578 fours and 56 sixes in 255 innings. 

Andrew Symonds Test Debut vs Sri Lanka at Galle 2004

 

Andrew Symonds' Test debut in the first match against Sri Lanka at Galle in 2004 was not a success in terms of runs, as he was dismissed for a duck.

He faced first three balls of Kumar Dharmasena, then willy off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan sharp off spin ball touching his bat edge and Jayawardena caught it easily. It was disappointing 15 balls innings without scoring a run.

Andrew Symonds was given an opportunity after a long first class career. At the time of Test debut, he had played 167 matches, amassed 10,571 runs including 44 fifties and 30 hundreds at an average of 42.1

Lets watch Andrew Symonds Test debut innings.