2025 - Sheffield Shield Final Moved from Adelaide Oval

Due to scheduling conflicts with AFL matches, the Sheffield Shield final was relocated from Adelaide Oval to Karen Rolton Oval. Cricket Australia expressed disappointment, as the Adelaide Crows' AFL games took precedence, highlighting venue-sharing challenges.

2018 - Australian Ball-Tampering Scandal

During the third Test against South Africa, Cameron Bancroft was caught using sandpaper to tamper with the ball. The scandal led to heavy sanctions for Bancroft, captain Steve Smith, and vice-captain David Warner, shaking Australian cricket.

2018 - England’s 58 All Out

England collapsed to 58 all out against New Zealand in Auckland, their sixth-lowest Test total. Boult and Southee ripped through the batting, while Williamson’s 18th Test hundred helped NZ secure an innings victory, making up for their 2013 near-miss.

2018 - Megan Schutt's T20I Hat-Trick

Megan Schutt became the first Australian woman to take a T20I hat-trick, dismissing Mandhana, Raj, and Sharma in a tri-series match against India. Australia won by 36 runs as Schutt’s feat helped dismantle India’s top order in Mumbai.

2013 - Matt Prior Saves England

Matt Prior batted nearly five hours to save England from a series loss against New Zealand in Auckland. Chasing 481, England was seven down, but Prior, Bell, and Broad held firm, securing a hard-fought draw and denying New Zealand a historic win.

1985 - Prosper Utseya's Birth

Zimbabwean offspinner Prosper Utseya made his debut at 19. He later captained Zimbabwe and took a hat-trick against South Africa in 2014. However, his bowling action was deemed illegal, and he was barred from bowling offbreaks, limiting his international career.

1969 - Vikram Rathour’s Tough Tour

Indian opener Vikram Rathour struggled in England, repeatedly dismissed in the slips. He fell for 20, 7, 15, and 4, becoming Dominic Cork’s easy target. His misery continued in ODIs, where he was dismissed by part-time bowler Graham Thorpe.

1959 - Youngest Test Debutant Mushtaq Mohammad

At 15 years and 124 days, Mushtaq Mohammad debuted for Pakistan against West Indies. His modest debut saw scores of 14, 4, and 0/34, while Sobers hit 72 and Kanhai 217 in WI’s innings victory. He remained the youngest Test player until Hasan Raza in 1996-97, though Raza's official age was later questioned.

1925 - Maqsood Ahmed’s Heartbreaking 99

Pakistan’s Maqsood Ahmed became the first player to be stumped on 99 in a Test. Against India in 1954-55, he fell one short of a century, causing a fan to suffer a fatal heart attack while listening on the radio. Despite his talent, he never scored a Test hundred.

1916 - Birth of Bill Edrich

Bill Edrich, England's post-war allrounder, was a fearless batsman and erratic quick bowler. He scored 3539 first-class runs in 1947, playing a key role in England's Ashes win in 1953. He made 219 in the timeless Durban Test (1938-39) and was known for his close partnership with Denis Compton.

1889 - South Africa's Batting Collapse

At Newlands, South Africa lost 19 wickets for 88 runs. England’s Johnny Briggs took 15 wickets for 28 runs in four-ball overs. South Africa resumed at 2/1 but was bowled out for 47 and 43, suffering a crushing defeat in one of cricket’s most extraordinary collapses.

1849 - Formation of Yorkshire County Cricket Club

Yorkshire County Cricket Club, one of England's most successful cricket teams, was established on this day. The club has played a crucial role in shaping English cricket and has produced many legendary cricketers over the years.

1849 - Birth of Edwin Evans

Australian bowler Edwin Evans, known for his accuracy, played only six Tests despite a first-class bowling average of 16. Off the field, he was an expert kangaroo shooter. He took seven Test wickets but was overshadowed by other bowlers of his era.

1788 - First Recorded Cricket Match in India

The earliest documented cricket match in India took place on this day between English sailors in Cambay. This event marked the introduction of cricket to the subcontinent, laying the foundation for the sport's immense popularity in India.