2022 – Australia Clinch Seventh Women's ODI World Cup

Australia dominated the Women's ODI World Cup final, crushing England in Christchurch. Alyssa Healy's stunning 170 set up a 357-run target. Despite Nat Sciver's 148*, England fell short. Healy was Player of the Tournament with 509 runs, while Sophie Ecclestone topped the wicket charts with 21.

2018 – Philander Destroys Australia in Ball-Tampering Fallout

Vernon Philander’s 6 for 21 crushed a scandal-hit Australia in the Johannesburg Test, securing South Africa’s first home series win over them since 1970. Morne Morkel retired with 309 wickets. Tim Paine's Australia crumbled, losing by 492 runs—the biggest Test defeat since World War II at the time.

2018 – New Zealand’s Historic Series Win Over England

New Zealand battled to a tense draw in Christchurch, sealing their first home Test series win over England in 34 years. Tom Latham (83), Colin de Grandhomme (45), and Ish Sodhi (56*) played key roles in survival. Trent Boult starred as Player of the Series with 15 wickets in two Tests.

2016 – Brathwaite’s Blitz Seals West Indies’ T20 World Cup Win

Carlos Brathwaite's four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes in the final over secured West Indies' second T20 World Cup title at Eden Gardens. Marlon Samuels’ 85* anchored the chase. Earlier, the women's team also won their first T20 title, stunning Australia in an unforgettable day for West Indies cricket.

2000 – Langer’s Heroics Continue Australia’s Streak

Justin Langer’s unbeaten 122 helped Australia chase 210 against New Zealand in Hamilton, marking their 10th straight Test win. Langer's fourth century in eight Tests was followed by a rough patch, but he later formed a dominant opening pair with Matthew Hayden. Daryl Tuffey had a forgettable debut.

1973 – Nilesh Kulkarni’s Bittersweet Test Debut

Born today, Indian spinner Nilesh Kulkarni took a wicket with his first Test ball but ended with figures of 70-12-195-1 in Sri Lanka’s record 952/6. He played only three Tests but was part of India’s famous 2001 Chennai win over Australia, waiting padded up when the team secured a two-wicket victory.

1971 – South African Players Protest Against Racism

In a historic protest, players walked off the field after one ball in a government-organized match in South Africa. The walkout opposed the exclusion of two non-white players from the Australia tour. Sports minister Frank Waring dismissed it as a "mere gesture," but it marked a stand against apartheid.

1964 – Ajay Sharma: The Talent Marred by Scandal

Born today, Ajay Sharma was a prolific domestic cricketer but played just one Test for India. In 2000, he was banned for life for match-fixing. Despite his career-ending controversy, he had a staggering first-class average of 67, ranking among India's best. His legacy remains a mix of brilliance and infamy.

1964 – Tariq Iqbal: The Catch That Shocked the World

Born today, Kenyan wicketkeeper Tariq Iqbal took a clumsy yet match-changing catch to dismiss Brian Lara in the 1996 World Cup. This triggered West Indies' collapse to 93 all out, leading to Kenya’s famous victory. The upset remains one of the greatest shocks in cricket history.

1930 – The Longest Test Ends in a Draw

The nine-day Kingston Test between West Indies and England, including two washed-out days, set records for longest match, highest total, and first Test triple-century. Andrew Sandham scored 325, the highest by a No. 2 for 73 years, until Matthew Hayden surpassed it with 380 in 2003.

1916 – Birth of Cliff Gladwin, Derbyshire’s Lanky Seamer

Cliff Gladwin, born today, played eight Tests for England but is best remembered for scampering a winning leg-bye off the last ball in Durban in 1948-49. A steady seamer, he took over 1600 first-class wickets at an average of 18. He passed away in 1988, leaving behind a legacy of consistency.

1899 – Jimmy Sinclair’s Historic All-round Feat

South Africa’s Jimmy Sinclair became the first cricketer to score a century and take six wickets in a Test innings against England in Cape Town. His 106 was also South Africa’s first Test century. However, his efforts couldn’t prevent a 210-run defeat, as they were bowled out for just 35 in the second innings.