2025: Australia Dominates Day Two Against Sri Lanka
2025, during the second Test in Galle, Australia ended day two at 330-3, leading by 73 runs. Steve Smith (120*) and Alex Carey (139*) formed a crucial 239-run partnership, stabilizing the innings after early setbacks. Sri Lankan spinners struggled to contain the duo, putting Australia in a commanding position.
1999: Anil Kumble's Perfect 10
1999, at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi, Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble became only the second bowler in Test cricket history to take all ten wickets in an innings, achieving figures of 10-74 against Pakistan. This remarkable feat matched Jim Laker's 1956 record.
1995: Farewell to Gooch and Gatting
1995, marked the final day of Test cricket for English batsmen Graham Gooch and Mike Gatting. Both players retired after the fifth Ashes Test in Perth, with Gooch scoring 0 and 11 in his last innings.
1948: Neil Harvey's Maiden Test Century
1948, Australian batsman Neil Harvey became the youngest Australian to score a Test century. At 19 years and 121 days old, he achieved this milestone against India, showcasing his prodigious talent.
1857: Birth of Alfred Lyttelton
1857, saw the birth of Alfred Lyttelton, a multifaceted English sportsman. He played four Test matches for England and was also a first-class cricketer among seven brothers. Beyond cricket, Lyttelton represented England in football and played tennis, exemplifying versatility in sports.
