Raman Lamba, Rambo to friends, had played for India in four Tests and 32 one-day internationals. While fielding, he was felled at silly mid-on by a shot from national player Mehrab Hussain Opee's willow. Lamba was admitted to a private clinic and later to the Dhaka Medical College. From there he was shifted to the postgraduate hospital where he died.

Saurav was signed as a replacement for wizard of off spin, Muttiah Muralitharan.

He was given this name because of his habit of annoying everyone in the dressingrooms, especially during rain delays.

India lost the match by four wickets on 13-07-1974. Brijesh Patel (82) was the top scorer.

Before this match, no balls & wides were debited in extras.

'Afganastan' (as in the 'forgotten Waugh') was an invention of the media in the late 1980s. Tugga is brother Steve's nickname.

This happened at the 1998 edition of "Survivor Series". They had a tournament to determine the WWE Champion. Mankind and The Rock made it to the finals. The Rock won after using a Sharpshooter. Mankind didn't quit but Vince McMahon called for the bell. This was in reference to what he did to Bret Hart the previous year.