Nz test
Interesting Facts, Trivia, And Records Of 'Sultan Of Swing' Richard Hadlee
Sir Richard John Hadlee, widely regarded as the Sultan of Swing, celebrates his 70th birthday today on the 3rd of July. He is one of the finest ever to play cricket. The New Zealand-born is one of the best fast bowlers in the history of cricket but was also among the top four all-rounders during his playing days along with Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, and Ian Botham.
Let's take a look at the interesting facts, trivia, and records about Richard Hadlee:
1) The whole Hadlee family has represented New Zealand at the highest level. His father, Walter Hadlee, was the former test captain of the country while his brothers - Dayle Hadlee and Barry Hadlee - played in the national team. Hadlee's ex-wife, Karen Marsh, too represented New Zealand in the 1978 Women's world cup.
Related Cricket News on Nz test
-
One Off Game Never Tells Whole Picture, India Is Truly A Great Side: Kane Williamson
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson termed India a "formidable" and a "truly great side", and that the Black Caps were "proud to achieve a win" against the Virat Kohli-led side ...
-
One Good Stand Could Have Done The Trick For India Says Sachin Tendulkar
Former India skipper Sachin Tendulkar has said that it was important for the Virat Kohli-led team to not lose a wicket in the first few overs at the start of ...
-
'Zombie': Wagner Reveals How Southampton Crowd Got Under The Skin Of Kohli
Friendly or hostile, Virat Kohli has been a crowd favorite since the start of his international cricket. The Indian captain always likes to interact with people and when the crowd ...
-
India Got Bowling Wrong, Under-Bowled Jadeja, Hints Sachin Tendulkar
The Indian team management may have erred on the choice of bowling combination and under-bowled left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja in New Zealand's second innings in the World Test Championship (WTC ...
-
Injured Kane Williamson Battles Bio-Bubble Life Without Complaints
Even as the New Zealand team reached Auckland to a rousing reception from the airport staff, public and media, the man who led them to the World Test Championship (WTC) ...
-
WTC Final Win Will Encourage Youngsters To Take Up Cricket Says Gary Stead
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has said the victory over India in the World Test Championship final at Southampton will promote the sport in the country and bring more ...
-
Virat Kohli's Batting Struggles In Tests Mental, Not Technical
Indian skipper Virat Kohli's manner of dismissal in the second innings of the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton has drawn comparisons to his dismissals during the ...
-
No Victory Parade For World Test Champions New Zealand
Under normal circumstances, the arrival of a world champion team, especially one that has lifted the trophy for the first time, would call for a parade and public felicitation. But ...
-
Brendon McCullum In Awe Of Kane Williamson's 'Masterstroke'
The decision to throw the ball to Kyle Jamieson, a first-change bowler for New Zealand, to open the bowling attack on the reserve day of the World Test Championship final ...
-
Current Group Of New Zealand Players Best In Our History: Richard Hadlee
Leading former New Zealand cricketers such as Brendon McCullum and Richard Hadlee are awestruck with the showing of skipper Kane Williamson's boys in the World Test Championship (WTC) final agains ...
-
Evergreen Ross Taylor To Bat On After Test Championship Win
Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor ruled out retirement Friday following the Black Caps' victory over India in the inaugural World Test Championship, saying he could still contribute to the ...
-
Powerful BCCI Fails To Ensure Warm-Up Games For Team India In England
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may be called the strongest and the richest board in the world but it seems it doesn't hold enough clout to ...
-
India The New 'Chokers' Of International Cricket?
After their loss in the World Test Championship (WTC) final to New Zealand on Wednesday, India have now become the new chokers of international cricket, having fallen at the semi-final ...
-
NZ More Suited To Southampton Conditions, Hints Coach Ravi Shastri
Indian team head coach Ravi Shastri attributed New Zealand's victory in the World Test Championship (WTC) final to conditions even though skipper Virat Kohli and fielding coach R Sridhar had ...
Cricket Special Today
-
- 20 Nov 2024 09:20
-
- 05 Oct 2024 01:56
-
- 02 Oct 2024 09:13
-
- 13 Sep 2024 12:23
-
- 10 Sep 2024 12:01
-
- 29 Aug 2024 01:18