Biography of Gurdas Maan


Gurdas Maan was born in the village of Giddarbaha, District of Faridkot. He was formally educated in Malout. After completing his education his parents moved him to Patiala for further studies. The city fascinated him … read more

Biography of Gene Hatcher


Ronald Hatcher Jr. (born June 28, 1959), better known as Gene Hatcher, is a former boxer who was world junior welterweight champion. Dubbed ‘Mad Dog,’ this Fort Worth pugilist beat former world junior lightweight champion … read more

Biography of Garfield Sobers


Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, KBE (born July 28, 1936 in Barbados), better known as Garry Sobers (though earlier in his life he preferred the spelling Gary), was a West Indies cricket player. He was … read more

Biography of Gordon Greenidge


Gordon Greenidge was a West Indian cricketer, born May 1, 1951 in Black Bess, St. Peter, Barbados. Gordon Greenidge was a feared batsman for the West Indies. He began his test career in 1974 and … read more

Biography of Gary Kirsten


Gary Kirsten (born 23 November 1967) was a South African cricketer, more specifically a batsman. He played 101 Test matches for his country. He departed international cricket after crafting a match-winning 76. Over the years, … read more

Biography of Glenn Turner


Glenn Maitland Turner (b. May 26, 1947) played cricket for New Zealand (known as the Black Caps), and was one of the country’s best and most prolific batsmen. He represented New Zealand in 41 Tests, … read more

Biography of Graham Thorpe


Graham Paul Thorpe (born August 1, 1969 in Farnham, Surrey) is an English cricketer who plays for Surrey County Cricket Club and England. A left-handed batsman, Thorpe made a century (114 not out) in the … read more

Biography of Geraint Jones


Geraint Jones (b. July 14, 1976, Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea) is an English cricketer. He is the first-choice wicketkeeper for England in both Test and One-day cricket, and plays county cricket for Kent. He replaced … read more

Biography of Graham Gooch


Graham Alan Gooch (born July 23, 1953) is a former English cricketer. Gooch was born in Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, in East London on 23 July 1953. As such, playing cricket for Essex was hardly … read more

Biography of Glenn McGrath


Glenn Donald McGrath (born 9 February 1970) is an Australian cricket player, one of the best fast bowlers in the country’s cricketing history, and a primary contributor to Australia’s domination of world cricket during the … read more

Biography of Geoffrey Boycott


Geoffrey Boycott (born October 21, 1940) is a former England cricketer. In a Test match career dating from 1964 to 1982, Boycott established himself as amongst England’s finest ever opening batsmen. Yorkshireman Boycott followed up … read more

Biography of Greg Chappell


Gregory Stephen Chappell (born August 7, 1948) is an Australian cricketer. Greg played for South Australia, Queensland and Somerset in an 18-year cricket career. He batted right handed and played in 87 Test matches – … read more

Biography of Gautama Buddha


Gautama Buddha was a South Asian spiritual leader traditionally stated to have lived between approximately 563 BCE and 483 BCE, with some Buddhist legends stating that he was born on April 8, 1029 BCE, and … read more

Biography of Gary Kirsten


Gary Kirsten (born 23 November 1967) was a South African cricketer, more specifically a batsman. He played 101 Test matches for his country. He departed international cricket after crafting a match-winning 76. Over the years, … read more

Biography of Garfield Sobers


Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, KBE (born July 28, 1936 in Barbados), better known as Garry Sobers (though earlier in his life he preferred the spelling Gary), was a West Indies cricket player. He was … read more

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