2021 – NSW’s Lowest Total

2021 NSW recorded their lowest-ever Sheffield Shield total, collapsing for 32 against Tasmania. Jackson Bird took 7/18, and NSW lost by 298 runs despite a better second innings.

2017 – Bangladesh’s 100th Test Win

2017 Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in Colombo in their 100th Test, with key performances from Shakib Al Hasan, debutant Mossadek Hossain, and Tamim Iqbal, securing a historic four-wicket victory.

1985 – Sheffield Shield Thriller

1985 NSW won a dramatic Sheffield Shield final by one wicket against Queensland. A young Steve Waugh played a crucial role with 71 in the first innings.

1983 – India’s World Cup Glory

1983 India stunned West Indies at Lord’s to win their first-ever World Cup, with Kapil Dev’s leadership, Mohinder Amarnath’s all-round heroics, and an inspired bowling performance.

1981 – Botham’s Ashes Heroics

1981 Ian Botham turned the Headingley Test against Australia with a stunning 149*, helping England win after following on. Bob Willis’ 8/43 completed the remarkable comeback.

1979 – Pakistan’s Famous Chase

1979 Pakistan chased 382 against India in Delhi, with Asif Iqbal and Javed Miandad leading the way. It was one of the highest successful run-chases in Test history.

1978 – Rangana Herath

1978 Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath made a match-winning impact for Sri Lanka, especially against Pakistan and Australia. He became the leading wicket-taker among left-arm spinners in 2017 and retired in 2018 with 433 Test wickets.

1977 – Kerry Packer’s WSC Announced

1977 The World Series Cricket (WSC) led by Kerry Packer was officially announced, changing the face of the game. The series introduced colored kits, night cricket, and aggressive marketing.

1977 – Ali Naqvi

1977 Pakistan's Ali Naqvi hit a debut century against South Africa in 1997 but failed to maintain form and played just five Tests before disappearing from the scene.

1974 – West Indies Win in India

1974 West Indies defeated India by 201 runs in Chennai, winning the series 3-2. Clive Lloyd and Roy Fredericks dominated with the bat, while Andy Roberts took 12 wickets in the match.

1973 – Ashley Giles

1973 England spinner Ashley Giles played a vital role in overseas victories and the 2005 Ashes win. He later became Warwickshire’s director of cricket and England’s limited-overs coach.

1971 – India’s Historic First Test Win in England

1971 India registered their first-ever Test victory in England at The Oval, securing a 1-0 series win. Bhagwat Chandrasekhar’s 6/38 helped India chase down 173, marking a historic moment.

1968 – Sobers’ Risky Declaration

1968 Garry Sobers' bold declaration in Trinidad led England to chase 215 in 165 minutes, winning by seven wickets. His gamble, made to enliven a dull series, ultimately cost West Indies the series.

1958 – Sobers’ Run of Form

1958 Garry Sobers followed his 365 with two more centuries against Pakistan, scoring 599 runs in three innings. His form helped West Indies take a 3-0 lead, though Pakistan won the last match.

1954 – Three Ws Dominate

1954 Weekes, Worrell, and Walcott all hit centuries on a flat track in Trinidad, as West Indies amassed 681/6. England responded with centuries from May and Compton in a high-scoring draw.

1952 – Warren Lees

1952 New Zealand wicketkeeper Warren Lees, who played 21 Tests, was a solid batter. His highlight was a 152-run innings against Pakistan in Karachi in 1976-77.

1948 – Vince van der Bijl

1948 South African pacer Vince van der Bijl, born today, never played Tests due to apartheid but took 767 first-class wickets at 16.54. He played a key role in Middlesex’s 1980 County Championship win.

1939 – Abbas Ali Baig

1939 Indian batter Abbas Ali Baig made 112 on Test debut in 1959 but never scored another century. Despite strong domestic performances, he played only 10 Tests.

1928 – Clive van Ryneveld

1928 South African all-rounder Clive van Ryneveld was a fine cricketer and rugby player. He played 19 Tests, later became a politician, and was elected to South Africa’s Parliament.

1915 – Norman Yardley

1915 England’s Norman Yardley captained and later became Yorkshire’s president. A reliable batter and bowler, he once dismissed Don Bradman thrice in consecutive innings.

1892 – Hearne Brothers

1892 Three Hearne brothers played in the same Test, with Frank making his debut for South Africa after earlier representing England. England won the Cape Town match comfortably.

1878 – Yabba Gascoigne

1878 Yabba Gascoigne, a famous Australian cricket spectator, became legendary for his witty remarks from the SCG stands. A section of the ground, “Yabba’s Hill,” was later named in his honor.