Inscrutable Or Just Bloody Cold

The last of my 1946 retrospective. I would love to know what is going through Gul Mohamed's mind in this photo. There is definitely a touch of "what the hell am I doing here" in his eyes. Of course, 1946 was pre global warming.

India V The Counties

Original photo and commentary from Wisden via Cricinfo.

Against Sussex at Hove on July 29, 1946 the first four batsmen of the Indian team completed centuries. The board shows the position just before the fall of the third wicket. The players from left to right are: V. Mankad who scored 105, L. Amarnath (106), Nawab of Pataudi (110 not out), V. M. Merchant (205). The score-board was presented to Sussex by the most famous of all Indian cricketers, K. S. Ranjitsinhji.

You Have Come A Long Way Gentleman

The 1946 Indian Touring team to England look happy just to be there. I suspect the 2011 touring side will have higher expectations and will perhaps leave the pads off for the team photo.