Hi, I really don't remember that Praveen Amre scored a hundred in that lost match at kingsmead, Durban in 1996. Actually India lost that match and series as well. Only person who was there till end was Rahul Dravid. Praveen Amre is very good batsman, there is no two words for that. But he Scored that century in India, when south africa toured. (Infact it was their first tour after the ban).
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by Sarin on Nov 16, 2006 06:27 AM Permalink
Amre scored that century when India toured SA in 1992 and not in India. I still remember listening to the radio commentary of that innigs since those I didn\'t have cable TV at home. That was indeed a great knock a gutsy one.
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by Deepak Deshpande on Nov 15, 2006 07:06 PM Permalink
Hi Vijay, admit that your memory is weak. Amre did score that century in south africa
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by Hemant on Nov 17, 2006 09:20 AM Permalink
Harsha, Thank you for your nice mail clarifying some of people's wrong perception.It was indeed a heroic effort from Amre in Durban and we do not see that commitment from many of our front line battesmen.It only emphasises that if some one has determination to carry on, it is not easy to dislodge him.Remember the present lot is no way inferior bowlers and Indian battesmen can expect some fierce bowling coming straight to their rib cage.We hope Sachin and Rahul once again show others how to play them with courage!
Get ur facts right
by Dip on Nov 15, 2006 07:27 PM Permalink
U have got ur facts mixed up dude, Amre did score a century and this tour was in 1991-92 just after South Africa's re-admission to international cricket.
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by Venky on Nov 15, 2006 10:06 PM Permalink
Hi Vijay, I think India was the first team to visit South Africa after removal of ban from them and that was in 1992 and not 1996. and Amre did score a century then . . .
You are absolutely wrong. Praveen Amre indeed scored a century in that Durban test match which was his debut test match. He scored a half century against SA in a debut one day match. I am quite sure it was not in 1996. It was much before that may be 1991 or 1992
U know a lot of cricket.
by Kiran Raveendran on Nov 15, 2006 07:57 PM Permalink
For your information, Praveen Amre scored a century on debut in South Africa and it was in the year 1992-93. South Africa's first tour after the ban was in 1991-92. Check ur facts out on http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/rsavind/content/ current/story/259585.html. Please do not give comments when u do not know the facts. Please. Did u know, W V Raman scored a one day century on the same tour. India lost test series 0-1 and the ODI series 2-5.
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by Govind Raj on Nov 16, 2006 10:42 PM Permalink
Praveen Amre DID score his first and only Test 100 at Durban and not in India. It must be ranked one of the gutsiest knocks by an Indian Batter
Brilliant
by Einstein on Nov 16, 2006 06:33 AM Permalink
The article states that he scored a century 14 years ago. No wonder you cannot remember his century in 1996 because 2006-14=1992. Better luck with the math next time.
First read the article fully before blowing off your mouth. Its about the 1991-92 series where indeed the test was drawn. This was the inaugural test match between india and south africa. In the 1996 series, amre wasnt even in the squad. Go check the records before showing off your half baked knowledge.
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by sarath on Nov 15, 2006 11:32 PM Permalink
Dear Vijay, You have got the entire picture wrong.The article is about the series 14 years ago which means in 1992 and not 1996 and yes Amre did score a century in that first test match at Durban in 1992 which was a draw.India did go on to lose the series 0-1 eventually.The series you are talking about was in 1996 and yes Rahul Dravid was there till the end scoring some 150 odd high class runs.India did lose this series as well 0-2 after narrowly missing out on winning the final test match.Hope your doubts are cleared now. Thanks, Sarath.
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by Harsha on Nov 16, 2006 03:03 AM Permalink
Vijay, Amre scored his landmark century AT THE KINGSMEAD in the 1992-93 series, on a devilishly fast pitch. The South African pace attack had Allan Donald, Brian McMillan, Meryck Pringle and Brett Schultz. It may be mentioned that left armer Schultz looked even faster than Allan Donald at times. Almost all the Indian batsmen caved except for Amre, who showed a lot of guts to stick it out. He may not have the flamboyance of some of our bigger "Superstars", but he had courage and put a price to his wicket. Both are essential for playing fast bowling. Its a pity that people's memories are so short--we do not even seem to recognise one of the finest test hundreds made by an Indian under hostile batting conditions.
