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.

Apr 7 2012 ... Day's Play

Apr 7 2012 ... Day's Play

1973 -- Doug Walters one of Australia's best batsmen had his career best Test cricket bowling performance of 5 for 66 against the West Indies in Georgetown.

1878 -- Birthday of CMM Hawthorn of South Africa, he in those days scored a Test century in 1905-1906.

1882 -- Birthday of  Bert "Dainty" Ironmonger  of Australia played in 1928-33, recall he played in the Bodyline series.

1943 -- Birthday of Dennis Amiss of England, tremendous opening batsman of the seventies, scored heavily..