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Richards’ stunning assault and a World Cup upset: Revisit May 31 over the years

Updated On May 31, 2020 05:32 PM IST
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On May 31, 1984, Viv Richards played one of the greatest ODI innings of all time, scoring a swashbuckling 189 not out against England at Old Trafford. He hit five sixes while adding 108 runs for the last wicket with Michael Holding. (getty images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 31, 2020 05:32 PM IST

On May 31, 1984, Viv Richards played one of the greatest ODI innings of all time, scoring a swashbuckling 189 not out against England at Old Trafford. He hit five sixes while adding 108 runs for the last wicket with Michael Holding. (getty images)

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Birth of former ICC umpire Steve Bucknor. After pursuing a career as a football goalkeeper and later on a referee, Bucknor turned cricket umpire in the late 1980s and officiated in a record 128 Test matches between 1989 and 2009, and in 181 ODIs during this period, including five consecutive World Cup finals from 1992 to 2007. (Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Birth of former ICC umpire Steve Bucknor. After pursuing a career as a football goalkeeper and later on a referee, Bucknor turned cricket umpire in the late 1980s and officiated in a record 128 Test matches between 1989 and 2009, and in 181 ODIs during this period, including five consecutive World Cup finals from 1992 to 2007. (Getty Images)

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Victim Ramesh Bisht’s friends and roommates claimed they got regular threats and abuse at the hands of the PG owner.(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Victim Ramesh Bisht’s friends and roommates claimed they got regular threats and abuse at the hands of the PG owner.(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Bangladesh famously beat Pakistan in the 28th match of the 1999 World Cup. They won the match by 62 runs as Pakistan failed to chase down 224. (Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Bangladesh famously beat Pakistan in the 28th match of the 1999 World Cup. They won the match by 62 runs as Pakistan failed to chase down 224. (Getty Images)

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On May 31, 1928, Pankaj Roy for born. The former India batsman established a world record opening partnership of 413 runs, together with Vinoo Mankad, against New Zealand at Chennai. The record stood until 2008. (getty images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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On May 31, 1928, Pankaj Roy for born. The former India batsman established a world record opening partnership of 413 runs, together with Vinoo Mankad, against New Zealand at Chennai. The record stood until 2008. (getty images)

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Gurgaon commissioner of police Sandeep Khirwar awarded a commendation certificate along with a cash reward of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,000 to ASI Rajesh Kumar catching a mobile phone snatcher.(HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gurgaon commissioner of police Sandeep Khirwar awarded a commendation certificate along with a cash reward of 3,000 to ASI Rajesh Kumar catching a mobile phone snatcher.(HT PHOTO)

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