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Kerry Packer

Kerry Packer pushed for Michael Hussey’s selection in 2005 Oval Test

Kerry Packer tried influencing selection for the fifth Ashes Test with Australia in desperate state to save the series after conceding a 2-1 lead.

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Chance Meeting: England team meets WSC cricketers

The main challenge of the Englishmen was to fight for the crowds, the turnstiles, as Kerry Packer’s Big Boys played at night. Yet, during that chance meeting, it was amiable geniality that shone through.

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Cricket under floodlights changed the game forever

Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket, that introduced floodlit cricket, forever changed the face of the game.

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Time to include Kerry Packer’s WSC SuperTest records in Test cricket as well

Kerry Packer revolutionized cricket forever introducing World Series Cricket (WSC) in 1970's.

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Ashley Mallett: 15 facts about the classy Australian off-spinner

Ashley Mallett, born on July 13, 1945, was an off-spinner who represented Australia in 38 Tests. He is also known for his contributions to cricket journalism, having authored numerous books and columns over the years.

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Richie Benaud passes away: Secret behind the iconic cream jacket

It is impossible to picture Benaud not dressed in the cream, off-white, beige or similarly coloured jacket.

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New Year resolutions for an Indian fan

They will also learn to cope with the fact that MS Dhoni will no longer play in whites.

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What if Packer SuperTests and World XI matches of the 1970s had been official Tests?

Who knows what Test history would look like today if the matches were official.

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Gary Gilmour: The man who failed to live up to the expectations of the “next Alan Davidson”

Brilliant in spurts, Gary Gilmour was often hailed as the next Alan Davidson.

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Duck Tales: Nine random duck trivia

Let us look at unusual trivia and anecdotes related to ducks.

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