1995 – Steve Waugh ends West Indies' 15-year unbeaten Test-series run

In Kingston, Jamaica, Steve Waugh scored a gritty and determined 200, the highest score of his Test career. Coming in at 73 for 3, he rebuilt the innings with brother Mark, adding 231 runs. Australia went on to win, ending the West Indies' remarkable 15-year unbeaten streak in Test series—an era-defining moment in cricket history.

1991 – Gordon Greenidge plays his final Test innings

On his 40th birthday, legendary West Indian opener Gordon Greenidge played his final Test innings, scoring 43 against Australia in Antigua before being run out. He later injured his knee in an ODI in England, which became his last appearance for West Indies, closing the chapter on a glorious and aggressive international career.

1963 – Rain delays first-ever one-day match

The Gillette Cup introduced the world to one-day cricket, but its debut match between Lancashire and Leicestershire was hampered by rain and spilled into a second day. Lancashire posted 304/9 in 65 overs, and bowled out Leicestershire for 203, marking the historic beginning of limited-overs cricket that would revolutionize the sport.

1957 – Rick Darling, Australian batter, is born

Rick Darling, born in 1957, was a promising left-handed Australian batter who debuted young during the World Series Cricket era. He played 14 Tests and was known for fearless strokeplay, especially his sharp cutting and hooking. His career ended early, partly after a freak choking accident during a match almost took his life.

1954 – Taslim Arif, record-breaking keeper-batter, is born

Taslim Arif, born in Karachi, was a rare talent who made a mark as both a dependable batter and wicketkeeper. He scored 210* against Australia, a record for a keeper at the time. Despite a stellar Test average of 62.62, he featured in only six Tests due to the dominance of Wasim Bari, Pakistan’s first-choice gloveman.

1951 – Gordon Greenidge, West Indian legend, is born

Born in Barbados, Gordon Greenidge went on to become one half of the legendary opening pair with Desmond Haynes. Known for his powerful square cuts and ruthless driving, he made 19 Test centuries. His 214* at Lord’s in 1984 remains iconic. Though he qualified for England, he chose West Indies and became a Caribbean hero.

1930 – Don Bradman announces himself in England

Don Bradman gave England a preview of his dominance with 236 in his very first first-class innings there, against Worcestershire. He followed that with 185* against Leicestershire, marking the start of an unforgettable 1930 tour. Bradman’s exploits would go on to define an era of Australian supremacy in Test cricket.

1929 – Sonny Ramadhin, spin magician, is born

Sonny Ramadhin, born in Trinidad, mystified batters with his ability to switch between offspin and legspin without a change in action. He burst onto the scene in 1950, taking 26 wickets in a series win over England. In 1957, he bowled a record 98 overs in one innings at Edgbaston, a feat unmatched in Test history.

1889 – John Evans, Test cricketer and wartime escapee, is born

John Evans played just one Test for England but gained fame through his daring escape from a World War I prisoner-of-war camp. His gripping memoir, “The Escaping Club,” detailed the experience. Though a solid cricketer for Kent, it's his wartime bravery and literary contribution that preserved his legacy in history.