Today Matthew Sheldon recalls Devon Malcolm’s 9-57 at The Oval against South Africa. I was lucky enough to interview Devon a couple of years ago. You can listen to the interview here. But before you do that, here’s Matthew with a fan’s perspective on that brilliant day back in 1994 … How do you dismiss a number 11 cheaply and efficiently? A ‘batsman’ with a single figure average? A bunny? This is usually a simple operation, but on occasion it can be quite a tricky and...
The Day That Harmison Turned The Tables
There isn’t a lot going on today so Matthew Sheldon is back to reminisce about one of the finest bowling spells by an England paceman in history. The month was March. The year was 2004. The ground, once again, was Sabina Park. And the bowler in question was the brilliant Steve Harmison … West Indian cricket is famous for many things. They have been blessed with legendary batting lineups featuring all time greats like Richards, Lara and Greenidge. They have wonderfully passionate...
A Good Night In Karachi
Think back – if you dare – to the bleak atmosphere that descends in classic horror films. The landscapes of the wild moors in An American Warewolf in London. The eerie torchlit scenes of Halloween as Michael Myers stalks a youthful Jamie Lee Curtis. Keep these scenes in mind – scenes of the the unforgiving night, where only the hardiest of souls are forced to brave the elements. Now cast your cricketing mind back to the darkest of December nights in the year 2000. It is the...
Warne To Gatting: The Ball That Turned Cricket On Its Head
Matthew Sheldon is back with another precious memory from the nostalgia vault. This time it’s the infamous Shane Warne Gatting ball from the 1993 Ashes. Has there ever been a more perfect delivery? It is often said that people can remember where they were during moments of particular notoriety. Where were you when JFK was shot? Where did you watch the moon landing? Where were you when they cancelled El Dorado? In the case of Shane Warne’s first ball to Mike Gatting at Old Trafford...
