1952 – Birth of Vivian Richards
The day the Master Blaster swaggered into the world. Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards' first step was probably a strut, accompanied by the laconic chewing of gum, because he is simply the coolest man ever to put on a pair of pads, as well as being arguably the most formidable hitter in the history of the game.
1987 – Gavaskar crosses 10,000 Test runs
Shortly after tea in Ahmedabad, Sunil Gavaskar became the first batter to reach 10,000 Test runs. A fervent crowd went mad, stopping play for over 20 minutes. This was his 212th innings in his 124th Test.
1920 – Birth of Willie Watson
England's greatest dual international, remembered for his rearguard action at Lord's in 1953. Watson also played in the 1950 football World Cup and won four caps. He emigrated to South Africa in 1968 and died there in 2004.
1934 – Nari Contractor's ill-fated career
Indian opener Nari Contractor suffered a career-ending skull fracture from a Charlie Griffith bouncer in 1961-62. Despite recovering and returning to first-class cricket, he never played for India again.
1999 – Twin tons for Wajahatullah Wasti
Wasti joined an exclusive club of Pakistanis with centuries in each innings (133 & 121*) against Sri Lanka in the Asian Test Championship. However, he played just five more Tests without crossing 22.
1986 – England's lopsided scorecard
In Trinidad, David Gower made 66, Allan Lamb 62, but no one else crossed double figures as England were bowled out for 176. Extras top-scored with 59 in the second innings, but they still lost by seven wickets.
1953 – Jackie McGlew’s marathon innings
South African opener Jackie McGlew batted nine hours for an unbeaten 255 against New Zealand in Wellington, leading his team to victory by an innings.
2004 – Waugh twins’ farewell
Steve and Mark Waugh played their final first-class match for New South Wales against Queensland. Steve made 65 in his last game, while Mark managed a half-century in the second innings.
1985 – Birth of Luke Wright
All-rounder Luke Wright debuted for England with an ODI fifty against India. He played a role in England's 2010 T20 World Cup win and was part of the 2011 World Cup squad.
1918 – Birth of Jack Ikin
Ikin played 18 Tests for England, known for his adaptability in the batting order and exceptional fielding. He averaged 20.89 with the bat and was a solid short-leg fielder.
1984 – Birth of Lonwabo Tsotsobe
South African pacer Tsotsobe took 4 for 50 on debut but struggled to cement his place. His career ended in disgrace with an eight-year ban for corruption in 2017.
2020 – South Africa whitewash Australia
South Africa defeated Australia 3-0 in an ODI series, offering relief after a tough season. Marnus Labuschagne scored his maiden ODI hundred, but South Africa chased down 254 with ease.
2017 – India's thrilling win against Australia
India leveled the series 1-1 in Bengaluru with a stunning comeback. Ashwin took 6 for 41 as Australia collapsed in a chase of 188, losing their last six wickets for just 11 runs.
1986 – England struggle in Trinidad
England's batting crumbled in Trinidad, with only two players reaching double figures. Despite managing 315 in the second innings, they lost the match by seven wickets in a disappointing series.
2004 – Waugh twins bow out
Steve and Mark Waugh played their last first-class match for New South Wales, marking the end of an era. Steve scored 65 in his farewell innings, while Mark contributed with a half-century.
1953 – South Africa's McGlew dominates
Jackie McGlew's unbeaten 255 helped South Africa to an innings victory against New Zealand. His marathon innings cemented his place in cricket history.
1999 – Wasim Akram’s historic hat-trick
Pakistan’s Wasim Akram became the first bowler from the subcontinent to take a Test hat-trick in a drawn match against Sri Lanka in the Asian Test Championship.
2017 – Pujara, Ashwin shine for India
Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty 92 and Ashwin's six-wicket haul guided India to a remarkable comeback win over Australia in Bengaluru, leveling the series at 1-1.
