1980
Ian Botham became the first man to score a century and take ten wickets in a Test. It was the Golden Jubilee Test against India in Bombay. Botham took 6 for 58 and 7 for 48 in the two...
1927
Fazal Mahmood, Pakistan's first world-class quick bowler, was born on this day. He took 139 wickets in 34 Test matches. His best performance came at The Oval in 1954 against England. he took 6 for 53 and 6 for...
Unbeaten India won against Bangladesh by seven wickets to set up a title clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in the Blind Cricket World Cup. Ganesh Muhudkar scored 112 off 69 balls to seal the victory for India. He was adjudged...
The Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has formally confirmed his retirement from football, more than two years since his last appearance as a professional.
“He has stopped, it is ended,” his brother and agent Roberto Assis has confirmed the news...
India began their journey in the Four Nations Invitational Tournament by defeating Japan 6-0 at Tauranga in New Zealand. Rupinder Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Dilprit Singh and Harmanpreet Singh were the scorers for India.
The first goal was scored by...
1982
Sri Lanka played their first Test match. It was against England at Colombo. England won the match by 7 wicket.
1984
AB de Villiers, considered as one of the greatest of this generation, was born on this day. A fine...
1904
Ellis Achong, the father of Chinaman bowling, was born on this day. He was the first cricketer of Chinese extraction to play Test cricket, appearing for West Indies in six matches against England and taking eight wickets at 47.25....
1896
South Africa were bowled out for 30 by England in Port Elizabeth. This is their lowest score in Tests and the second lowest by any team. George Lohmann took 8 wickets for 7. In the first innings he took...
India posted a comprehensive win against Bangladesh in their fourth match in the 5th edition of Blind World Cup. Skipper Ajay Reddy (B2 - blind level 2) made a blazing 101 off 60 balls to guide India to a...
In their third match of Blind Cricket World Cup, India maintained their winning streak by defeating Pakistan by 7 wickets at Ajman Oval in United Arab Emirates. he defending champions eased past the target of 282 set up by...