Cricketers Born on August 11

Veerasammy PermaulWI
Veerasammy Permaul

36y / 1989

Bowler

Mel JonesAU
Mel Jones

53y / 1972

Batsman

Uvais KarnainLK
Uvais Karnain

63y / 1962

All-rounder

Bobjee Narasimha RaoIN
Bobjee Narasimha Rao

71y / 1954

All-rounder

Sonny MoloneyNZ
Sonny Moloney

115y / 1910

Batsman

Ted a\\\'BeckettAU
Ted a\\\'Beckett

118y / 1907

Batsman

Archie WilesWI
Archie Wiles

133y / 1892

Batsman

John HodgesAU
John Hodges

170y / 1855

Batsman

Dick PillingENG
Dick Pilling

170y / 1855

Wicket-keeper batsman

Anju JainIN
Anju Jain

51y / 1974

Wicket-keeper batsman

Yashpal SharmaIN
Yashpal Sharma

71y / 1954

Wicket-keeper batsman

Tom RichardsonENG
Tom Richardson

155y / 1870

All-rounder

Player Info

2005

A landmark moment in cricket history — Shane Warne became the first bowler to claim 600 Test wickets. And fittingly, it happened at Old Trafford, the same ground where he first made headlines with that legendary “ball of the century” to Mike Gatting in 1993. This time, though, it was Marcus Trescothick who fell — in far less glamorous fashion. Trying to sweep, Trescothick mishit the ball off the back of his bat, and Adam Gilchrist completed a juggling catch after it ricocheted off his thigh.

1977

One of the most dramatic days in English cricket saw Geoffrey Boycott reach his 100th hundred — and he did it at his beloved Headingley, in a Test against Australia. He became the first player ever to score his 100th ton in a Test match, going on to make 191. Just four days later, England wrapped up an innings win to reclaim the Ashes, with Derek Randall famously cartwheeling after catching Rod Marsh off Mike Hendrick.

1870

The birth of Tom Richardson, one of England’s most fearsome fast bowlers. A powerhouse of stamina and strength, the Surrey quick could bowl at high speed all day long — and often did. At Old Trafford in 1896, he bowled a staggering 110.3 five-ball overs, taking 13 for 244 in a narrow loss. Richardson played just 14 Tests but took 88 wickets, and between 1895 and 1897 claimed a remarkable 809 wickets in first-class cricket — an extraordinary feat of endurance.

1965

The passing of Bill Woodfull, one of Australia’s most respected captains and openers. Nicknamed “The Unbowlable” for his rock-solid defense, he averaged 46 in Tests and scored seven centuries. He’s best remembered for his brave leadership during the infamous Bodyline series of 1932-33, when he stood up to Harold Larwood’s fierce short-pitched bowling, even after being struck repeatedly. Woodfull captained Australia to Ashes victories in England in both 1930 and 1934 — winning them back on his birthday each time.

1884

The first-ever double-century partnership in Test cricket was completed at The Oval. Billy Murdoch and “Tup” Scott added 205 for the third wicket, with Scott registering his only Test ton. Australia piled up 551, but England managed to bat out for a draw.

1909

Warren Bardsley etched his name in the record books by becoming the first man to score a century in each innings of a Test match — making 136 and 130 at The Oval. The draw secured Australia a 2-1 series win. Bardsley, one of the era’s finest batters, then had to wait 17 years for his next hundred against England — an unbeaten 193 at Lord’s.

1954

Birthday of Yashpal Sharma, a combative Indian batter remembered for his gritty knocks rather than his career average of 33.45 from 37 Tests. His standout moment came in 1981-82 when he scored 140 in a 316-run stand with Gundappa Viswanath against England in Madras — a partnership that stood as the highest between the two countries until 2011.

1974

Birthday of Anju Jain, one of India’s finest women’s cricket all-rounders — a captain, wicketkeeper, and opening batter. She led India to the semi-finals of the 2000 Women’s World Cup and was part of the side that finished runners-up in 2005. Jain scored her only Test century in just her second match, against England in Kolkata in 1995. After hanging up her gloves, she served as a national selector.

Last updated on: August 11, 2025