Saturday, April 21, 2012

Apr 14 2012 ... Day's Play



Apr 14 2012 ... Day's Play


1995 -- India beats Sri Lanka at Sharjah in the finals  to lift the Asia Cup.

1870 -- Birthday of Syd Gregory of the illustrious Gregory family from Australia. He played 58 test matches between 1890-1912 with a top score of 201. The Gregorys have at least 4 who have represented the country.

1916 -- Birthday of  C R Rangachari  of India  medium pacer played Test cricket in 1947-48, a very colorful presence on the field.

1947 -- Birthday of Bob Massie of Australia who had a sensational debut taking 16 wickets against England in 1972.  


1965 -- Birthday of Craig McDermott of Australia who had a great run as a fast bowler since 1984. Currently Australia's bowling coach..   

Did You Know ... Ricky Ponting of Australia has been run out 15 times in Test matches, the most for any cricketer. Rahul Dravid of India is not far behind at 13.

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