2023 – Australia Win Sixth Women's T20 World Cup

Australia defeated South Africa in the final to claim their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title, further solidifying their dominance in women's cricket.

2009 – Sri Lankan Cricket Team Attacked in Lahore

Pakistan's status as an international cricketing venue was thrown into question after masked terrorists attacked the team bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Five cricketers, including Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, received minor injuries, while six security personnel and two civilians were killed.

1970 – Birth of Inzamam-ul-Haq

Inzamam-ul-Haq, one of Pakistan's greatest batters, was born. He made a name for himself with a match-winning knock in the 1992 World Cup semi-final. He later became Pakistan's chief selector in 2016.

1939 – The Longest Test Begins

The famous Timeless Test between England and South Africa began in Durban. The match lasted 11 days before ending unresolved as England had to leave to catch their ship back home.

1914 – Last Test Before World War I

England completed a 4-0 series win over South Africa in what turned out to be the last Test match before World War I broke out.

2003 – South Africa’s Duckworth-Lewis Disaster

South Africa were eliminated from their own World Cup after miscalculating the Duckworth-Lewis target in a rain-affected match against Sri Lanka.

1896 – George Lohmann’s Record-Breaking Figures

England’s George Lohmann took 9 for 28 against South Africa, the most economical nine-wicket haul in Test history.

1936 – Clarrie Grimmett’s Final Test

Clarrie Grimmett took his third consecutive ten-wicket haul in Tests but was dropped from the Australian team for being too old at 44.

1904 – England Regains the Ashes

England secured an Ashes series victory with a win at the SCG, thanks to Bernard Bosanquet’s game-changing spell of 5 for 12.

1939 – Birth of Motganhalli Jaisimha

Indian cricketer M.L. Jaisimha, known for his stylish batting, was born. He was one of India's most elegant batsmen of his era.

1934 – Bob Crisp’s Unique Feat

Bob Crisp became the only player to take four wickets in four balls twice in first-class cricket.

1956 – Birth of J.F. Reid

New Zealand's John F. Reid, known for his outstanding batting average and conversion rate, was born.

2021 – Zimbabwe Crush Afghanistan

Zimbabwe demolished Afghanistan in under two days in their first-ever Test meeting, winning by ten wickets.

1888 – Birth of Frank Mann

Frank Mann, the first in a father-son duo to captain England, was born. His son, George Mann, later followed in his footsteps.

1960 – Birth of Colin Wells

Former Sussex cricketer Colin Wells, who played two ODIs for England, was born.

1977 – Birth of Bas Zuiderent

Dutch cricketer Bas Zuiderent, who played in multiple World Cups, was born.