Cricketers Born on August 02

Javed QadeerPK
Javed Qadeer

49y / 1976

Wicket-keeper batsman

Darren PattinsonENG
Darren Pattinson

36y / 1989

Bowler

Kate LoweENG
Kate Lowe

50y / 1975

Batsman

Danie KeulderNA
Danie Keulder

52y / 1973

Batsman

Eddie FullerZA
Eddie Fuller

94y / 1931

Bowler

Malcolm HiltonENG
Malcolm Hilton

97y / 1928

Bowler

Mohammad ZahidPK
Mohammad Zahid

49y / 1976

Bowler

Arshad AyubIN
Arshad Ayub

67y / 1958

Bowler

Matt HendersonNZ
Matt Henderson

130y / 1895

Tommy WardZA
Tommy Ward

138y / 1887

Wicket-keeper batsman

Maturi SridharIN
Maturi Sridhar

59y / 1966

Batsman

Tim MurtaghIE
Tim Murtagh

44y / 1981

Bowler

Player Info

2003 – Graeme Smith’s Statement Knock at Lord’s

South African skipper Graeme Smith delivered a captain’s knock for the ages at Lord’s, smashing a breathtaking 259 in the second Test against England. After Makhaya Ntini ran through England’s first innings for just 173, Smith led from the front with a brutal double-century that left England reeling. South Africa cruised to a comprehensive win, and Smith silenced critics in emphatic fashion.

1981 – Botham’s Ashes Strikes Again

Having already turned the series around with the bat at Headingley, Ian Botham stunned Australia again at Edgbaston, this time with the ball. Chasing just 151 for victory, Australia were ambushed by Botham’s fiery spell of 5 wickets for 1 run. England clinched a thrilling win to go 2-1 up in what became known as “Botham’s Ashes.”

1977 – Botham Debuts, Boycott Shines

England registered their first Test win over Australia at Trent Bridge since 1930, as Ian Botham made his Test debut and Geoff Boycott returned to the side with a bang. Boycott scored a measured century in the first innings and remained unbeaten on 80 in the second as England went 2-0 up in the Ashes.

1985 – David Gower’s Golden Summer Continues

At Old Trafford, England captain David Gower reached 5,000 Test runs against Australia. While the match ended in a draw, it was a golden period for Gower, who scored 732 runs at an average of 81.33 that summer as England regained the Ashes 3-1.

2010 – Farewell to Eric Tindill

New Zealand bid farewell to Eric Tindill, who passed away just five months short of his 100th birthday. A rare dual international, Tindill played both cricket and rugby for New Zealand. In 2009, he became the oldest living Test cricketer, surpassing Francis MacKinnon’s record at age 99.

1970 – Philo Wallace Is Born

Explosive West Indies opener Philo Wallace was born today. Best remembered for his performances against England in 1997–98, Wallace made scores of 61 and 92, his only Test fifties, while forming entertaining partnerships with Clayton Lambert.

1981 – Tim Murtagh’s Birthday

Irish seamer Tim Murtagh, who famously took 5 for 13 at Lord’s to bowl out England for just 85 in 2019, was born today. Initially part of England’s youth setup, he qualified for Ireland through his grandparents and became a key figure in their rise, featuring in multiple T20 World Cups and ODI victories. He was also a stalwart at Middlesex, playing county cricket for over two decades.

2000 – South Africa Snatch Thriller in Kandy

In a low-scoring nail-biter at Kandy, Sri Lanka needed just 177 runs to take the series lead, but South Africa’s bowlers struck late, taking the last four wickets for just eight runs to win the Test by seven runs and level the series.

1966 – MV Sridhar Is Born

Indian domestic cricket stalwart MV Sridhar, known affectionately as “Doc,” was born today. He famously scored 366 runs for Hyderabad against Andhra in the 1993-94 season—the third-highest first-class score by an Indian.

1887 – Tommy Ward’s Golden Pair

South African wicketkeeper Tommy Ward was born today. Though he had a solid career with 32 Test dismissals, his debut was one to forget—dismissed first ball in both innings, becoming a victim in both of Jimmy Matthews’ two hat-tricks in the same Test during the 1912 Triangular Tournament.

1895 – Matthew Henderson Takes a Wicket First Ball

New Zealand’s Matthew Henderson was born today. In his only Test, he made an immediate impact by taking a wicket with his first ball, removing England opener Eddie Dawson in the country’s inaugural Test in 1929–30.

1976 – Mohammad Zahid Is Born

Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Zahid was born today. He announced himself with a sensational debut, taking 11 wickets against New Zealand in 1996—the only Pakistani to take 10+ wickets on debut. Sadly, a back injury cut short a promising career after just four Tests.

Last updated on: July 31, 2025