Saturday, December 24, 2011

Dec 03 2011 ... Day's Play


Dec 03 2011 ... Day's Play

1948 -- Don Bradman completes his last century, 123 in his testimonial.

1995 -- Jack Russell of England takes 11 catches in a Test Match versus S.Africa, a record..

1883 -- Birthday of Albert "Tibby" Cotter, great Australian fast bowler of the the early century.

1905 -- Leslie Ames, England wicket keeper of the 30s and an outstanding batsman. Played in the "bodyline" series.

1923 -- Birthday of Trevor Bailey, great England all-rounder of the 50s was a thorn to the Aussies.

1976 -- Birthday of Mark Boucher, S.African wicket keeper currently holding multiple records

Oldest Test cricketer ... Wilfred Rhodes of England holds the record of playing Test cricket as the most aged cricketer at 52 years and 165 days.


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