On this day in 1964: Indian bowls 21 consecutive maidens

Sport360 staff 17:43 12/01/2017
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  • Nadkarni tied down England.

    One of the most economical bowlers India has ever produced, Bapu Nadkarni, on January 12, 1964 bowled a record 21 maidens, 131 consecutive dot balls in a Test against England.

    The venue was Madras, and after India had scored 457 in their first innings, England in response started day two on 63-2.

    After the third wicket fell, Nadkarni, a left-arm spinner, was introduced into the attack. His accuracy and precision made England batsmen Brian Bolus and Ken Barrington defend everything.

    At the end of the day, his figures read 29 overs, 26 maidens, 3 runs and no wickets.

    Well, talk about giving nothing away, and testing the batsman’s patience, Nadkarni was right on top that day.

    Other memorable events that took place on this day

    1995: Murder trial against NFL Running back OJ Simpson begins in LA.

    1960: Garry Sobers and Frank Worrell complete a West Indies record 4th wicket partnership of 399 vs England

    1997: US-born golfer Tiger Woods wins Mercedes Championships after defeating Tom Lehman in the final.

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