Cricketers Born on December 1

Ramveer RaiAE
Ramveer Rai

38y / 1987

Batsman

Mahbubul AlamBD
Mahbubul Alam

42y / 1983

Bowler

Tim AmbroseENG
Tim Ambrose

43y / 1982

Wicket-keeper batsman

Ehsanul HoqueBD
Ehsanul Hoque

36y / 1989

Batsman

Brian MurphyZW
Brian Murphy

49y / 1976

Bowler

Zakir HasanBD
Zakir Hasan

53y / 1972

Batsman

Mujahid JamshedPK
Mujahid Jamshed

54y / 1971

All-rounder

George SalmondSCO
George Salmond

56y / 1969

Batsman

Soren HenriksenDK
Soren Henriksen

61y / 1964

Batsman

Hannan SarkarBD
Hannan Sarkar

43y / 1982

Batsman

Jack CrawfordENG
Jack Crawford

139y / 1886

All-rounder

Bill PlayleNZ
Bill Playle

87y / 1938

Batsman

Tanzid HasanBD
Tanzid Hasan

25y / 2000

Batsman

Ollie RobinsonENG
Ollie Robinson

32y / 1993

Bowler

Iftikhar AnjumPK
Iftikhar Anjum

45y / 1980

Bowler

Mohammad KaifIN
Mohammad Kaif

45y / 1980

Batsman

Sarfraz NawazPK
Sarfraz Nawaz

77y / 1948

Bowler

Ross EdwardsAU
Ross Edwards

83y / 1942

Wicket-keeper batsman

Herman GriffithWI
Herman Griffith

132y / 1893

All-rounder

Mike DennessENG
Mike Denness

85y / 1940

Batsman

Archie MacLarenENG
Archie MacLaren

154y / 1871

Batsman

Arjuna RanatungaLK
Arjuna Ranatunga

62y / 1963

Batsman

Player Info

1963 – Arjuna Ranatunga Born

The man who would lift Sri Lanka to World Cup glory was born today. A wristy left-hander with plenty of attitude, Arjuna Ranatunga transformed a flashy Sri Lankan side into a gritty, world-beating unit, famously hitting the winning runs against Australia in the 1996 final at Lahore. He debuted as a chubby teenager in Sri Lanka’s first-ever Test and retired in his thirties after playing in their 100th match.

1871 – Archie MacLaren Born

England’s most frequent captain against Australia, Archie MacLaren, was born today. Leading 22 Ashes matches, MacLaren won just four, but his elegant style made him a celebrated amateur. Highlights include a century in his first Test as captain in Sydney (1897-98) and a match-winning 140 at Trent Bridge in 1905. At county level, his 424 for Lancashire v Somerset stood as a record until Brian Lara’s 501 not out in 1994.

1947 – Australia vs India, First Test

In the first-ever Test between Australia and India at Brisbane, India were bowled out for just 58. Left-arm medium-pacer Ernie Toshack, nicknamed the Black Prince, took 5 for 2 as Australia’s Don Bradman scored 185. Despite losing a day to rain, Australia won by an innings and 226 runs.

1978 – Ashes Shocker in Brisbane

Australia collapsed to 26 for 6 on the first morning of the Ashes Test at Brisbane. A mix of run-outs and Bob Willis’ early wickets left them reeling. Though they reached 116, Australia eventually lost by seven wickets and were soundly beaten 5-1 in the series, hampered by the absence of players in Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket.

1940 – Mike Denness Born

Born in Ayr, Denness represented Scotland before moving to Kent and captaining England in 19 of 28 Tests. A stylish batsman, he scored four Test centuries but struggled against pace. After retiring, he became ICC referee and PR professional, famously involved in the 2001 South Africa controversy. Denness passed away in April 2013 after a battle with cancer.

1893 – Herman Griffith Born

West Indies’ Herman Griffith debuted at age 34 but quickly impressed, taking 76 wickets on the 1928 England tour. He famously dismissed Don Bradman for a duck in Sydney during the 1930-31 Australia tour.

1901 – George Lohmann Dies

The Surrey and England bowler passed away at 36 from tuberculosis. Lohmann’s Test record was remarkable: 112 wickets at 10.75, with standout hauls against South Africa and Australia. A capable batsman, he focused mainly on his bowling.

1942 – Ross Edwards Born

The Australian middle-order batter made headlines as a makeshift opener in 1972 with an unbeaten 170 against England. After fluctuating in and out of the side, he joined World Series Cricket in 1977.

1979 – WSC Returns: Australia vs West Indies

Greg Chappell and Kim Hughes scored centuries, while Bruce Laird made a strong debut. Viv Richards’ 140 anchored West Indies in a drawn match in Brisbane.

1948 – Sarfraz Nawaz Born

The pioneering Pakistani fast-medium bowler, born today, took 177 wickets in 55 Tests and taught Imran Khan the art of reverse swing. Known for his candor, he later became an MP and remained vocal on cricketing issues.

1980 – Mohammad Kaif Born

A dependable middle-order batter and fielder, Kaif led India’s U-19 World Cup-winning side in 2000 and played key roles in memorable ODI victories, including the NatWest final in 2002.

1980 – Iftikhar Anjum Born

The Pakistani swing bowler excelled with accuracy and yorkers, becoming a dependable death-overs option in ODIs and achieving a maiden five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in 2009.

1951 – Ray Lindwall’s 100th Test Wicket

Australia’s legendary fast bowler reached the milestone by dismissing West Indies’ Sonny Ramadhin in Sydney, helping his side to a seven-wicket win.

1993 – Ollie Robinson Born

The English medium-pacer made an impressive Test debut at Lord’s in 2021 with seven wickets and 42 runs but faced scrutiny over past controversial social media posts. He returned stronger in subsequent series, picking up key wickets against India, South Africa, and in the Ashes.

2000 – Tanzid Hasan Born

Bangladesh’s left-hand opener has drawn comparisons with Tamim Iqbal for his aggressive style. Tanzid scored his first T20 century in the 2024 BPL and continues to make an impact in T20Is, including an unbeaten 73 against Sri Lanka in 2025.

1938 – Bill Playle Born

The New Zealander became known for a marathon innings at Headingley in 1958. He began with Auckland and later moved to Western Australia, scoring a highest of 122 in 1965-66.

1886 – Jack Crawford Born

One of the finest allrounders of his era, Crawford played 12 Tests for England and dominated Surrey and South Australian cricket. His partnerships with legends like Victor Trumper and Monty Noble are still remembered for their flair and rapid scoring.

1982 – Hannan Sarkar Born

The Bangladesh opener famously battled Australia in Cairns in 2003, scoring 76 over 197 minutes. He also shares the unusual record (with Sunil Gavaskar) of being dismissed three times off the first ball of a Test by the same bowler, Pedro Collins of West Indies.

Last updated on: December 1, 2025