1993 – Kapil Dev Becomes First Bowler to Take 400 Test Wickets

On March 8, 1993, Kapil Dev became the first bowler in history to take 400 Test wickets. The legendary Indian all-rounder achieved this milestone during a Test match against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad. Kapil Dev's feat was a historic moment in Indian cricket, solidifying his status as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time.

2012 – Ross Taylor’s Brilliant Century Against South Africa

New Zealand’s Ross Taylor played a remarkable knock against South Africa on March 8, 2012, in a Test match in Dunedin. The Kiwi batsman scored a brilliant century (102 runs) against a strong South African bowling attack featuring Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel. His innings helped New Zealand put up a competitive total in the match. 

1984 – Birth of Ross Taylor

The birth of one of New Zealand's finest: aggressive top-order player Ross Taylor, a batter with a marked fondness for the on side. In only his third ODI, Taylor hammered a superb 128 against Sri Lanka in Napier. In 2008 he scored his maiden Test hundred, against England in Hamilton, and followed it up with an unbeaten 154 at Old Trafford. Taylor's solidity prompted the selectors to name him captain in 2010, but his tenure ended in controversy. Despite this, he returned in 2013 with renewed vigour and went on to become one of New Zealand’s greatest batters.

1951 – Birth of Phil Edmonds

An England spinner is born - in Zambia. Phil Edmonds formed the ultimate chalk-and-cheese spin double act with John Emburey for county (Middlesex) and country. Edmonds had a dream start to his Test career - 5 for 28 against Australia at Headingley in 1975 - but managed no more five-fors in his next 47 Tests. Known for his textbook left-arm spin action and outspoken nature, Edmonds retired in 1987 but made a brief comeback for Middlesex in 1992.

1989 – Birth of Harmanpreet Kaur

The Indian women's cricket star Harmanpreet Kaur was born on this day. Her unbeaten 171 off 115 balls in the 2017 World Cup semi-final against Australia was a defining moment in women's cricket. In 2018, she became the first Indian woman to score a T20I century. She has since been a key figure in Indian women's cricket, leading the team in T20Is and being the first Indian woman to sign with an overseas T20 franchise.

2020 – Australia's Women's T20 World Cup triumph

At the MCG, Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney dominated the Women's T20 World Cup final, overshadowing pop star Katy Perry's performance. Australia crushed India with a record-breaking opening stand, Healy smashing a 30-ball fifty and Mooney scoring an unbeaten 78 to post 184. India crumbled under pressure, handing Australia their fifth title in front of 86,174 fans.

1999 – West Indies' lowest Test score

A nadir for West Indies as they were bowled out for 51 against Australia in Trinidad, their lowest Test total at the time. Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie ran through their batting lineup, setting up a crushing 312-run victory. This was the beginning of a disastrous period for West Indies, where they were bowled out for less than 100 multiple times.

1992 – Jonty Rhodes' iconic run-out

Jonty Rhodes cemented his reputation as one of the greatest fielders with a flying run-out of Inzamam-ul-Haq in the 1992 World Cup match in Brisbane. The spectacular effort turned the game in South Africa's favor. On the same day, Malcolm Marshall played his last international match.

2019 – West Indies' lowest T20I total

West Indies posted the lowest T20I total by a Full Member team, collapsing for 45 against England in St Kitts. Chris Jordan was the chief destroyer, taking 4 for 6 as England won comfortably.

1929 – Jack Hobbs sets an unbreakable record

Jack Hobbs, at 46 years and 82 days, became the oldest man to score a Test hundred, making 142 against Australia in Melbourne. England lost the match but won the series 4-1.

1931 – Birth of Neil Adcock

The first South African fast bowler to take 100 Test wickets, Neil Adcock was a fearsome bowler who tormented batsmen with his height and bounce. He took 26 wickets in England in 1960 and was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1961.

1997 – Bryan Young's marathon knock

New Zealand opener Bryan Young scored an unbeaten 267 against Sri Lanka in Dunedin. This was one of his only two Test centuries, but it helped New Zealand secure a dominant innings victory.

1949 – Don Bradman's final first-class match

Bradman's final first-class match ended in an anti-climax as he scored 30 in the first innings and was absent hurt in the second. Victoria beat South Australia by 271 runs in the game.

1854 – Birth of Tom Horan

Born in Ireland, Tom Horan played 15 Tests for Australia between 1876 and 1885, even captaining the side. A dogged batter and a useful bowler, he was one of the early stalwarts of Australian cricket.

1995 – Hansie Cronje's bold captaincy

Hansie Cronje made a daring declaration in the one-off Centenary Test in Auckland, setting New Zealand 275 to win in 63 overs. They went for it but collapsed, giving South Africa a memorable victory. Despite his later scandal, Cronje was a brilliant tactician.

1983 – Birth of Charles Coventry

Zimbabwe’s Charles Coventry equaled Saeed Anwar’s then-record ODI score of 194 against Bangladesh in 2009. However, his international career was inconsistent, and he only managed one half-century in 22 subsequent ODIs.

1904 – Australia wins dead rubber

Australia won the final Ashes Test in Melbourne by 218 runs after England struggled on a deteriorating pitch. Hugh Trumble took 7 for 28 as England crumbled in their fourth innings.

1981 – Lillee c Willey b Dilley… almost

Dennis Lillee was dismissed in a Sheffield Shield match in Perth by Dennis Lillie, Queensland’s 12th man. Unlike his more famous namesake, Dennis Lillie was a legspinner who had a first-class bowling average of 51.

1946 – Birth of Mohammad Nazir

Pakistani offspinner Mohammad Nazir took 7 for 99 on his Test debut in 1969-70 but was inconsistent. He later became an international umpire after retiring from cricket.

1949 – Birth of Syed Kirmani

Born on March 8, 1949, Syed Kirmani emerged as one of India's finest wicketkeepers. Making his Test debut in 1976, Kirmani was instrumental behind the stumps and contributed valuable runs in the lower order. He played a pivotal role in India's 1983 World Cup victory, providing stability and experience to the team.

1904 – Hugh Trumble's Second Test Hat-Trick

Australian off-spinner Hugh Trumble achieved his second Test hat-trick on this day, dismissing England's Bernard Bosanquet, Plum Warner, and Dick Lilley during the 5th Test in Melbourne. This remarkable feat came in Trumble's final Test match, cementing his legacy in cricket history. 

1983 – West Indies Rebel Tour to South Africa

In early 1983, a group of 16 West Indian cricketers embarked on a controversial rebel tour to apartheid-era South Africa, defying the international sporting boycott. The tour, which became public knowledge around this time, led to lifetime bans for the players involved and had significant repercussions for West Indies cricket.