The Cowdrey dynasty comes to an end

[Boycs]

Fabian Cowdrey retires at the age of 24 to end the dynasty. His grandfather Colin was among the greatest of his era, his father Chris was a half decent county pro, and Fabian himself was a county cricket nobody who didn't do anything in top flight domestic cricket.

Given the progressive dilution of talent from the great MCC I doubt any of fabians kids will pick up a cricket bat to any great degree.

A moments silence to remember nostalgically the great baron Colin cowdrey. And let's this of Dennis Compton and his descendant Nick.

[Boycs]

I'm sure raja has fond memories of watching Colin

[Mick180461]

Fabian Cowdrey retires at the age of 24 to end the dynasty. His grandfather Colin was among the greatest of his era, his father Chris was a half decent county pro, and Fabian himself was a county cricket nobody who didn't do anything in top flight domestic cricket.

Given the progressive dilution of talent from the great MCC I doubt any of fabians kids will pick up a cricket bat to any great degree.

A moments silence to remember nostalgically the great baron Colin cowdrey. And let's this of Dennis Compton and his descendant Nick.

Chris Cowdrey has got one big thing in common with Dad, he captained England, in the summer of the 4 Capatains 1988, Gatting, Emburey(2), Cowdrey & Gooch in just 5 tests against the might of the Windies, not surprisingly they lost 4-0.

[raja]

Colin Cowdrey's Test career was almost entirely before my time. :-)
Though I do remember him being recalled at the age of 42 to play in the Ashes 1974-75.
That's one of my favourite series. :-)

[raja]

There are a few overseas cricketers who were immensely popular with older generation Indian cricket fans.
(well, older than me, then :-) ).

Colin Cowdrey was one of them.
A few others: Neil Harvey, Gary Sobers, Rohan Kanhai.

[Boycs]

They love Greig too don't they? Though I know he's not as old as the 'older generation' you are referring to.

[raja]

They love Greig too don't they? Though I know he's not as old as the 'older generation' you are referring to.

Greig won over some Indian fans in 1972-73 when he lifted little Vishwanath when the latter reached a century.
Greig was 6' 6" tall, Vishwanath was 5' 1" or so.
When Vishwanath got his hundred, Greig lifted him like someone rocks a baby. :-)

Another player I've heard oldtimers speak highly of was Peter May.

[Boycs]

I think if you tour India with grace and good humour then you tend to be quite well liked.

Poor Australians.....

[raja]

I think if you tour India with grace and good humour then you tend to be quite well liked.

Poor Australians.....

Haha...I don't think this was about grace and good humour but you did see a chance and closed in, credit for that. :-)

Every player I've mentioned was attractive to watch.

I'm actually not even sure May toured India. :-)

In case of Greig probably your comment holds good. Though he was quite an annoying character for opponents. :-)

[Misty]

Smith offer beer to rahane but Rahane not accept the offer, smith also says '' its over of test series, we are team mate in IPL team''. so virat's comments on '' Australia and Indian players are no more friends'' not true.

I strongly believes kohli need to Grow up now.

[Misty]

They love Greig too don't they? Though I know he's not as old as the 'older generation' you are referring to.

Greig won over some Indian fans in 1972-73 when he lifted little Vishwanath when the latter reached a century.
Greig was 6' 6" tall, Vishwanath was 5' 1" or so.
When Vishwanath got his hundred, Greig lifted him like someone rocks a baby. :-)

Another player I've heard oldtimers speak highly of was Peter May.

I still have that newspaper in my house in USA.(Greig /Vishy)
If mohd Irfan hold Ashwell prince they also looks same
Or Finn holds to Jennings or James Taylor could be same.

[Misty]

English player HARDING barely 20 years old, I think more than 7 feet tall, he was on TV other day during Dubai matches

[Mick180461]

I think if you tour India with grace and good humour then you tend to be quite well liked.

Poor Australians.....

You forgot treat Kohli like a god and don't keep getting him out cheaply.

[Paddles]

Fabian is a motorsport racers' name. It is flamboyant. It is fancy. Not a cricketers name. The best cricketers have plain names like Steve, Chris, Martin, Mark, Allan, Richard, and Mohammad.

Vivian is about fancy as it gets.

Doomed to fail.

Has Dean Headley had any talented sons?

[Mick180461]

Fabian is a motorsport racers' name. It is flamboyant. It is fancy. Not a cricketers name. The best cricketers have plain names like Steve, Chris, Martin, Mark, Allan, Richard, and Mohammad.

Vivian is about fancy as it gets.

Doomed to fail.

Has Dean Headley had any talented sons?

You can throw in the Macgill dynasty here in OZ too, both Stu's father & Grandfather played Shield cricket for West OZ. Stu does have a son, saw them together attending a 50 over domestic game a few years back but haven't heard anything of him.

Garfield St Auburn Sobers. Would have to take the cake for the most unique Cricketing name.
Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge.
Alvin Kalicherran. Sounds like a chipmunk.
Norbert Phillip. Eddie Murphys brother.

The Windies win all the prizes for most unique names for more modern players. Go back to the turn of the 20th century and there was some doozies.

[Mick180461]

There are a few overseas cricketers who were immensely popular with older generation Indian cricket fans.
(well, older than me, then :-) ).

Colin Cowdrey was one of them.
A few others: Neil Harvey, Gary Sobers, Rohan Kanhai.

Could have played for India, being born in Bangalore to English parents. Did you know that Colins father deliberately named him so that he's initials spelled MCC. Definetly a son of the British Empire.

[Paddles]

Fabian is a motorsport racers' name. It is flamboyant. It is fancy. Not a cricketers name. The best cricketers have plain names like Steve, Chris, Martin, Mark, Allan, Richard, and Mohammad.

Vivian is about fancy as it gets.

Doomed to fail.

Has Dean Headley had any talented sons?

You can throw in the Macgill dynasty here in OZ too, both Stu's father & Grandfather played Shield cricket for West OZ. Stu does have a son, saw them together attending a 50 over domestic game a few years back but haven't heard anything of him.

Garfield St Auburn Sobers. Would have to take the cake for the most unique Cricketing name.
Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge.
Alvin Kalicherran. Sounds like a chipmunk.
Norbert Phillip. Eddie Murphys brother.

The Windies win all the prizes for most unique names for more modern players. Go back to the turn of the 20th century and there was some doozies.

Turn of the 20th century their team was majority if not all white of colonial British gentlemen? The 1st test team of 1928 had a Cyril nickname Snuffy, but while there's some British aristocratic names - nothing as exotic as Fabian. Fabian is not an Anglo Aristocratic name.

Do you mean 21st century?

Garfield was a lot more common name until a certain cartoon came along. I'd be surprised if it was unique - (its not). Cuthbert was a saint. Norbert and Alvin are dated but not exotic - they are merely Aristocratic (like Garfield). Perhaps BoyCaught30 wants to share some British aristocratic doozies of names. But I imagine as Britain's influence in the West Indies diminishes over time - the names in the Carribbean will become more flamoyant and exotic.

[Mick180461]

You can throw in the Macgill dynasty here in OZ too, both Stu's father & Grandfather played Shield cricket for West OZ. Stu does have a son, saw them together attending a 50 over domestic game a few years back but haven't heard anything of him.

Garfield St Auburn Sobers. Would have to take the cake for the most unique Cricketing name.
Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge.
Alvin Kalicherran. Sounds like a chipmunk.
Norbert Phillip. Eddie Murphys brother.

The Windies win all the prizes for most unique names for more modern players. Go back to the turn of the 20th century and there was some doozies.

Turn of the 20th century their team was majority if not all white of colonial British gentlemen? The 1st test team of 1928 had a Cyril nickname Snuffy, but while there's some British aristocratic names - nothing as exotic as Fabian. Fabian is not an Anglo Aristocratic name.

Do you mean 21st century?

Garfield was a lot more common name until a certain cartoon came along. I'd be surprised if it was unique - (its not). Cuthbert was a saint. Norbert and Alvin are dated but not exotic - they are merely Aristocratic (like Garfield). Perhaps BoyCaught30 wants to share some British aristocratic doozies of names. But I imagine as Britain's influence in the West Indies diminishes over time - the names in the Carribbean will become more flamoyant and exotic.

With Sobers I'm pretty sure his middle name is unique, St Auburn, it was more about the combination of the name Garfield St Auburn i was referring to.

[Mick180461]

Of course the greatest dynasty in Australian Cicket history would have to be the Gregorys.

Dave Gregory, Australias first Captain
His brothers
Charles Gregory(1) played 2 FC games
Ned Gregory, played 1 test
Arthur Gregory 6 FC games

Neds sons
Syd one of Australias early greats, played 58 tests (a record for decades after)
Charles (2) played 31 FC matches

Charles (1) son
Jack probably Australias 2nd best Allrounder behind Keith Miller

The dynasty Probably reached its zenith with the last member Jack, who still holds the record for the fastest test century timewise just 70 mins (67 balls).

[raja]

Agree on Gregory dynasty.

Syd Gregory, apart from being a fine batsman, was one of the world's greatest fielders, especially at cover point.

And Jack Gregory has long been a favourite of mine. Have picked him in multiple drafts on this forum.

The Ted McDonald - Jack Gregory fast bowling partnership though it was only for a brief period, was much talked-about, esp because of their exploits on that 1921 Ashes tour.

[squarecut]

Then there was Vic Richardson and his grandsons the Chappels.

[Misty]

Lala Amaranth and his Grandson Digvijay Amaranth, son of Shrinder amaranth.Digvijay's
Two uncle Mohinder and Rajinder too, very popular.

[Misty]

Gemma Broad was Performance Analyst for England ODI team while Gemma's brother Stuart broad is England's fast bowler.Broad's dad, Chris Broad popular for his 3 consecutive century in 3 test Ashes series 1986 but his career over at the age of 30.

I doubt Gemma's Grandfather had any connection with cricket, personally.