Saturday, October 22, 2011

Oct 15 2011 ... Day's Play

1910 -- Birthday of Xenophon Balaskas, South African leg spinner of the 30s played 9 Tests.

1921 -- Birthday of Gul Mohammad, played for India and Pakistan in the late 40s and 50s. Holds the record for highest (fourth wicket) partnership of 577 runs with Vijay Hazare in Ranji Trophy.

1945 -- Birthday of Steve Camacho, West Indies opening batsman of the late 60s and early 70s, played 11 Tests.

1958 -- Obituary of Jack Mason, England all rounder in the late 1890s, played 5 Tests.

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