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.

Albie Morkel Memorable ODI Series Win Spell 4 for 44 vs Pakistan 5th ODI at Lahore 1997

In the 5th ODI (D/N encounter) between Pakistan and South Africa at Lahore on October 29, 2007. Under the night skies Albie Morkel took 4 wickets for 44 runs in 8.3 overs. This was part of a successful bowling performance for South Africa, which included Makhaya Ntini's 4 for 61, helping them to a 14-run victory. Albie Morkel was the chief destroyer by taking the wicket of Shoaib Malik, Sohail Tanvir, Itfikhar Anjum and Shoaib Akhtar. The match saw Pakistan falter after a strong position, losing their last six wickets for just 20 runs. Chasing a Modes target of 233, Pakistan were bundle out for just 219 runs. Morkel spell helps South Africa to seal the 5 match odi series by 3-2. Lets Watch Albie Morkel memorable spell and enjoy the vintage memories in south African cricket history. It was a great match winning performance in ODI # 2642. The umpires were bill Bowden and Nadeem Ghouri, While TV umpire were Riazuddin and reserve umpire was Saleem Badar and match refree was Alan Hurst. 

John Wright 59 off 79 Balls 99 Mins 6 Fours 1 Six vs Pakistan 3rd ODI, Auckland, March 11, 1989

John Wright scored a composed 59 runs off 79 Balls in 99 Mins 6 Fours 1 Six vs Pakistan in the 3rd ODI, at Auckland played on March 11, 1989. Along with Andrew Jones, he provided a strong opening partnership of 94 runs, and help New Zealand to post a fighting total of 249. Pakistan chased the target and win the match by 7 wickets with 9 balls remaining. However, watching John wright composed innings and enjoy vintage brilliance.  

Shoaib Muhammad, who scored 65 runs off 84 Balls 3 Fours vs SL in the 2nd ODI at Sharjah March 24, 1989.

Watch out a brilliant effort of Shoaib Muhammad, who scored  65 runs off 84 Balls 3 Fours vs SL in the 2nd ODI at Sharjah March 24, 1989. Shoaib and Salim Malik put a strong match winning partnership off 102 runs and won the match by 7 wickets. Although, Shoaib batting is often boring for cricket lovers, but in fact his efforts are often useful for team wins. So, lets watch Shoaib innings and enjoy the vintage cricket memories.  

Dilip Vengsarkar scored a composed inning of 62 off 158 Balls 216 Mins including 5 Fours vs West Indies in the 2nd Innings of 3rd Test, at Port of Spain, played in April 1989.

Dilip Vengsarkar scored a composed inning of 62 off 158 Balls 216 Mins including 5 Fours vs West Indies in the 2nd Innings of 3rd Test, at Port of Spain, played in April 1989. It was a brave captain innings to face West Indies pace battery including Malcom Marshall, Ian Bishop, Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh. Lets watch the Dilip Vensarkar batting. Vengsarkar innings help india to give some respectability to Indian scoreboard of 213. The wickets were tumbling down from other end. But West Indie won the match by 217 runs and wins the 4 test match series by 2-0. Malcom Marshall declared player of the match for his 10 wickets match haul. So what do you think, how was Indian performance on this 1989 tour? Leave your comments below.

Imran Khan Brilliant 51 Runs Not Out vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI match Auckland 1989

 

Watch out Imran Khan brilliant innings of 51 runs Not Out off 62 Balls in  89 Mins including 1 Four and 2 Sixes vs New Zealand in the 3rd ODI match at Auckland, played on March 11, 1989. With this lovely innings, Pakistan achieved the 249 target and won the match by 7 wickets as 9 balls remaining. This is marvelous effort by Imran khan. Lets watch his innings. This was ODI # 559, and Ramiz Raja declared man of the match due to his brilliant hundred 101. Salim Malik also scored 56 vital runs. Although New Zealand won the ODI series by 2-1.

Siddath Wettimuny 96 off 145 Balls 180 Mins 13 Fours vs vs Australia at Kandy Only Test in April 1983

In this video you will see a rare innings of Siddath Wettimuny, who scored brilliant 96 runs off 145 Balls in 180 Mins including13 Fours vs Australia at Kandy in the 2^nd innings of Only Test in April 1983. It was a great innings as young wettimuny facing experienced Australian side. Lets watch the video.

Winston Benjamin bowling is a pure delight for any 90’s cricket fan.

Watching Winston Benjamin bowling is a pure delight for any 90’s cricket fan. He was though not express as compare to other fast bowlers, but he bowl with discipline and accuracy to put pressure on the opponents. He was extremely talented bowler to support the other fast bowlers to pick wickets in the middle. In this video you will see Winston Benjamin bowling against Australia in 1995. Moreover, you will witness an unbelievable catch taken by Stuart Williams at cover point. I hope you enjoy the video.

In this spell, Wintson Benjamin took 3 for 71 in 23.2 Overs 6 Mdns vs Australia in the 1st Test, at Bridgetown, played between March 31 - April 02, 1995. Although Australia win the Test match by 10 wickets. But watching 90’s cricket is delight of delicious of kandy we were often eat in that era. Winston Benjamin had the bit of devil that marked out many of his West Indian peers as great fast bowlers, but he only ever really attained the ranks of the good. Short and whippy, in 21 Tests (spread over nearly eight years) he never took a five-for and never took the new ball. So what do you think about Winston Benjamin. Does he deserve to play more test matches for West Indies? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

Unplayable Spell by Wasim Akram | Raw 150+ km/h Pace | India Tour of Pakistan 1989

 

Some spells didn’t explain its value. Fans often valued the spell by its numbers. But actually some spells are more than it. It has not good numbers, but its have value more than gold. The energy the commitment from a true bower. Similar case applies to Wasim Akram spell. Which were full of energy and commitment. Though he just ook 3 for 107 in 38 Overs 4 Mdns vs India 2nd Test at Faisalabad 1989. But his firepower, energy, rhythm and line length trouble the batsman. Watch out Wasim Akram magnificent spell that’s is pure a gold share to YT cricket fans.

Wasim Akram was true legend of the game, and he delivered a sensational effort in the Faisalabad Test. You can guess the efforts by watching this video. His control and aggression was impeccable. Particularly his fierce competition with Srikanth is treat to watch. Wasim Akram short pitch length makes all the batsman trouble. Even few balls were not kept by wicket keeper Nadeem Abbasi, that was too fast and aggressive. Moreover, the batsman of like Navjot Singh Sidhu was unable to handle short pitch deliveries. He was famously known as big hitter of India in that era. Even a rising delivery hit the little boy Sachin Tendulkar.

Moreover, slip fielders were in having great difficulty to adjudge the pace and drop catches. In that era, bowling speed was not invented. If does so, I’m sure the spell would have been 150 + km. I really love his spell and share with you. If you think his spell is more than that leave the comments below and share your opinion.

Tim Robinson Match Winning Knock of 83 off 104 Balls vs Pakistan 4th Match, Sharjah, April 07, 1987

I hope you must be remembered the England batsman Tim Robinson. Who played Test and ODI cricket in 1980’s and 1990’s for England. In this video watch out Tim Robinson played an aggressive match winning innings of 83 off 104 Balls 10 Fours vs Pakistan 4th Match, Sharjah, April 07, 1987. This innings help England to beat Pakistan by 5 wickets. England chased down the target 217 easily. He was rightly named player of the match.

Tim Robinson aggressive knock was a treat to watch, especially he hits some brilliant fours to Abdul Qadir and Tauseef Ahmad. Later in the innings the 6ft height batsman  smashed some beautiful lofted fours to Wasim Akram and Manzoor Elahi. Tim Robinson and Chris Broad make the scoredboard ticking fast and change the complexion of the match in one sided encounter. I hope you like the video, if you enjoy the video don’t forget to like and share with your fellow cricket lovers.

Brendon Julian Career Best Test Figure of 4 for 36 vs West Indies Bridgetown 1995

 I’m sure you must be remembered the lanky 6ft 5 inches tall fast bowler Brendon Julian. He was Part of Australian team who tour west indies in 1994-95. Where  Australia beat West Indies in a historic test series. In the first innings Brendon Julian took 4 for 36 in 12 Overs in the 1st Test, Bridgetown, March 31 - April 02, 1995. In the 2^nd innings he also took 1 for 41 in 12 Overs 2 Mdns and finish the match figure of 5 for 77. Lets watch his spell.

New Zealand-born Brendon Julian possessed rich talent. At his best, he was a particularly dangerous left arm pace bowler whose height and natural, uncomplicated action allowed him to move the ball both ways as well as to naturally angle it away from right handers with disconcerting variety. When on song, he was also a tremendously hard-hitting batsman, the generally assured technique of whose play renders his timing and execution a pleasure to behold. Similarly, his consistency and dependability with the ball on Australia's history making tour of the Caribbean in early 1995 were viewed by many as constituting suitable testament to his talent. 

Karsan Gharvi 4 for 63 vs Pakistan at Bombay in Dec 1979

In this video you will cherish the vintage memories of great Indian victory against Arch rivals Pakistan in the 3^rd Test played at Wankhede Stadium between December 16 to 20, 1979.  In the 2^nd innings Karsan Gharvi took memorable spell of 4 for 63 in 18 overs including 4 Mdns. Pakistan was chasing a daunting target of 321, eventually bowled out at 190. India won the match by 131 runs. Lets Karsan Gharvi bowling spell.  Even at one point, Majid Khan was not happy with the umpire decision and have few words with Indian teams. He thought, the ball was missing off line length. Moreover, you can also recall Dilip Vengasarkar took a low sharp slip catch off Wasim Raja of Gharvi bowling. In an astonishing way, when Gharvi took Imran Khan wicket as a left arm spinner. It was a delight moment for Gharvi career. Although video quality is not good, but you will definiately enjoy vintage moments.

Jack Kallis 82 off 119 Balls 180 Mins 5 Fours 1 Six vs Australia 2nd ODI, Gqeberha, March 31, 1997

Watching Jack Kallis is a pure delight for any cricket lovers. In this video you will see Jack Kallis brilliant 82 runs off 119 Balls 180 Mins including 5 Fours 1 Six vs Australia in the 2nd ODI, at Port Elizbeth played on March 31, 1997. South Africa was struggling at 3 for 16, when Jack Kallis came to crease a put a strong partnership with Jonty Rhodes. His super efforts put the south Africa to a decent total on board. Sadly, he could not avoid the defeat. As Australia chase the target 221 easily. But Jack Kallis performance was tremendous to make headlines of most talented all rounder in the history of game. Lets watch jack Kallis innings.

Courtney Walsh’s Magical Spell at Kingston | 10 Wickets vs India in 1989

In the 4^th Test Match between West Indies and India played at Kingston on April 28 to May 03 1989. Courtney Walsh delivered a brutal bowling display and took 10 for 101. In the first innings Courtney Walsh took 6 for 62 in 29 overs 8 Mdns and in the 2^nd innings he took 4 for 39 in 17 Overs 7 Mdns. He outclassed Indian batsman in his brutal spell. That earned him man of the match award. West Indies won the test match by 7 wickets.

The wickets assist to fast bowlers and offers a plenty of bounce. It was remarkable performance shown by Courtney Walsh. Currently he is leading test wicket takers for West Indies. His terrorizing spell makes Indian batsman on back foot. Some deliveries are pure delight to watch a fast bowler in full rhythm. A class, pure control of spells in both innings. You would definitely love this incredible spell of Courtney Walsh. Overall Courtney Walsh took 18 wickets in this 4 match series at an impressive average of 14.88. West Indies team won the test series by 3-0 margin and ODI Series by 5-0. This was incredible performance of west indies team.  

Richie Richardson 99 vs India at Port of Spain 1989

Richie Richardson scored a brilliant 99 runs off 277 Balls in352 Mins including 4 Fours vs India in the 2^nd innings of 3rd Test at Port of Spain, Apr 15 1989. This was a great innings on a tricky fast and bouncy surface. It was such an important innings, when wickets are falling regularly on the other end. Richie Richardson held the innings and keep the scoreboard ticking and bringing the scored to 266. That was enough runs to bowled out India in the 2^nd innings to win the test match by 217 runs. If you are true cricket lovers and want to enjoy vintage videos clips of great cricket players. Don’t miss Richie Richardson video.

Aamir Sohail 63 vs Zimbabwe in the first Test at Karachi in 1993

Aamer Sohail was Pakistan dashing opener. He had famous pair with Saeed Anwar in 1990’s. In the Ist Test at Karachi against Zimbabwe in Dec 1993, Aamir Sohail scored a brilliant 63 runs off 78 balls including 9 fours at the brisk strike rate of 80.76. He was bowled by Stepen Peall. Lets watch his brilliant innings.  

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first, and scored 423 for 8 declared and 131 for 3 declared in the 2^nd innings. In reply Zimbabwe bowled out 289 in the first innings, and 134 in the 2^nd innings and eventually lost the match by 131 runs. Waqar Younis declared man of the match with his expectional bowling of 7 for 91 and 6 for 44. This was test match # 1237 officiated by on field umpires Mahboob Shah and Shakeel Kha. TV umpire was Feroze Butt and Match referee was Ranjan Madugalle. 

Navjot Singh Sidhu 114 not out vs West Indies at Visakhapatnam on Nov 07, 1994

In the 3^rd ODI between India vs West Indies at Visakhapatnam on November 07, 1994, Indian dashing batsman Navjot Singh Sidhu played mastercalls innings. He dismantled all west indies bowlers in all corners of the grounds. He scored sensational 114 not out in 103 balls in 128 minutes including 9 fours and 2 sixes with a strike rate of 110.67. He was declared man of the match. Indian crowd really enjoyed his innings. Lets relive and watch his innings.

West Indies won the toss and elected to field first. India scored 260 for 4 in 44 overs. Ajay Jadeja 38, Sachin Tendulkar 54, Muhammad Azhar ud din 45, and Navjot Sidhu 114 not out were the major contributors. In reply, West Indies managed to score 256 for 7 and lost the match by just 4 runs. Phil Simmons 51, Stuart Williams 49, Brian Lara 39, and Carl Hooper 74 were major contributors. With this win Indian led the 5-match series 2-1. This was ODI # 949 as on field umpires were Raman Sharma and Sekhon. TV umpire was Subrata Banerjee and match referee was Raman Subba Row.