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E1.2 Glorius Openers - India's first Opening Batsman
09 June 2026
Vijay Merchant, "The Bradman of the East," defined the art of opening as knowing which balls to leave. A flawless perfectionist from his early days in Bombay, his rise coincided with Mahatma Gandhi's...
E1.3 Glorius Openers - Practise Makes You Perfect
09 June 2026
When England toured India in 1933 and 1934, Vijay Merchant suffered an injury just before the Test series and was unable to play. Missing the opportunity left him deeply disappointed. Two years later,...
E1.4 Glorius Openers - Importance Of Your Wicket
09 June 2026
With international cricket suspended during World War II, Vijay Merchant turned his focus to domestic cricket. As captain of Bombay in the Ranji Trophy, he led from the front with remarkable consisten...
E1.5 Glorius Openers - Vijay Vs Vijay
09 June 2026
Vijay Hazare matched Vijay Merchant in both skill and determination, creating one of the most respected rivalries in Indian cricket. Their battles in the Pentangular and Ranji Trophy captivated cricke...
E1.6 Glorius Openers - End of Merchant Era
09 June 2026
Vijay Hazare matched Vijay Merchant in both skill and determination, creating one of the most respected rivalries in Indian cricket. Their battles in the Pentangular and Ranji Trophy captivated cricke...
E1.7 Glorius Openers - The Chosen One
09 June 2026
Sunil Gavaskar's life has been filled with remarkable moments from the very beginning. Shortly after his birth, he was accidentally misplaced in the hospital and was identified only because a relative...
E1.8 Glorius Openers - Destined for Glory
09 June 2026
From a young age, Sunil Gavaskar dreamed of playing for India. He initially batted in the middle order, but his school captain asked him to open the innings, a decision that changed cricket history. A...
E1.9 Glorius Openers - West Indies Loves Gavaskar
09 June 2026
From a young age, Sunil Gavaskar dreamed of playing for India. He initially batted in the middle order, but his school captain asked him to open the innings, a decision that changed cricket history. A...
E1.10 Glorius Openers - Once in a Lifetime Superstar
09 June 2026
When Team India returned home after their historic series win in the West Indies, they were greeted by massive crowds and overwhelming celebrations. The airport was packed with fans eager to welcome t...
E1.11 Glorius Openers - Dream debut of Gavaskar
09 June 2026
Sunil Gavaskar's dream came true when he made his Test debut against the mighty West Indies. Though young, his talent quickly earned global recognition, making his wicket the most prized possession fo...
E1.12 Glorius Openers - Chasing World Record
09 June 2026
When Sunil Gavaskar walked out to bat, fans and teammates felt a sense of calm and confidence. His presence at the crease gave India stability against the world's best bowlers. As long as Gavaskar was...
E1.13 Glorius Openers - Gavaskar Vs West Indies
09 June 2026
The 1970s and 1980s were dominated by fearsome fast bowlers, with every major team boasting a deadly pace attack. Batting against them was one of cricket's toughest challenges. Yet Sunil Gavaskar thri...
