Cricketers Born on December 10

Talha JubairBD
Talha Jubair

40y / 1985

Bowler

Anwar HossainBD
Anwar Hossain

42y / 1983

Wicket-keeper batsman

Stephen PetersENG
Stephen Peters

47y / 1978

Batsman

Manjula MunasingheLK
Manjula Munasinghe

54y / 1971

Batsman

Darren BerryAU
Darren Berry

56y / 1969

Wicket-keeper batsman

Nadeem KhanPK
Nadeem Khan

56y / 1969

Batsman

Eddie NichollsWI
Eddie Nicholls

78y / 1947

Batsman

Gren AlabasterNZ
Gren Alabaster

92y / 1933

All-rounder

Tom McKibbinAU
Tom McKibbin

155y / 1870

All-rounder

Major BoothENG
Major Booth

139y / 1886

Bowler

Harry BoyleAU
Harry Boyle

178y / 1847

Batsman

Jeff JonesENG
Jeff Jones

84y / 1941

Bowler

Chris MartinNZ
Chris Martin

51y / 1974

Bowler

Player Info

1974 – Chris Martin, the Phantom of the No. 11 Spot

New Zealand fast bowler Chris Martin, born today, became legendary for his struggles with the bat. In an era where multi-skilled players are expected, Martin embraced the role of the genuine Test No. 11, earning the nickname “The Phantom”. In 71 Tests, he recorded seven pairs and 19 other ducks, yet his persistent bowling brought him 233 wickets at 33.81, including a career-best 11 for 180 in New Zealand’s first-ever Test win over South Africa at home in 2004.

1958 – Trevor Bailey’s Marathon Fifty

Australia’s eight-wicket win over England in Brisbane featured a gutsy 357-minute fifty by Trevor Bailey. The Barnacle’s 68 off 425 balls showcased patience in a match where only one other batter, Norm O’Neill, passed fifty with an unbeaten 71. It was also Australia’s first televised Test, though not exactly edge-of-the-seat entertainment for viewers.

2018 – India Ends Ten-Year Wait in Australia

India secured their first Test win in Australia in a decade at Adelaide. Cheteshwar Pujara’s gritty hundred stabilized the innings, while Jasprit Bumrah and R. Ashwin provided key breakthroughs. Australia’s chase of 323 proved tense, with their last three wickets adding 104, but India emerged victorious by 31 runs.

1995 – Stuart Law’s Bittersweet Debut

In Perth, Stuart Law scored a classy unbeaten 54 in his only Test innings, filling in for Steve Waugh. Ricky Ponting was denied a maiden century by a harsh lbw call at 196, while Michael Slater’s 219 helped Australia secure an innings-and-36-run win inside four days against Sri Lanka.

2005 – Tendulkar’s Record 35th Test Century

Nearly a year after equalling Sunil Gavaskar’s 34 Test centuries, Sachin Tendulkar reached No. 35 against Sri Lanka at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla, adding another landmark to his legendary career.

2022 – Ishan Kishan’s ODI Double Century

Stepping in for Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan blasted the fastest ODI double hundred in Chattogram, achieving the feat in 126 balls. At 24, he became the youngest and the first to turn a debut ODI hundred into a double-century. His 290-run partnership with Virat Kohli propelled India to 409, while Bangladesh managed only 182 in reply. India won the series 2–1.

1941 – Birth of Jeff Jones

Born today, Jeff Jones, a fearsome Welsh left-arm bowler, played 15 Tests for England between 1964–1968. Limited by injury, he dazzled domestically, returning 13-9-11-8 in a match for Glamorgan in 1965. His son, Simon, debuted for England in 2002, continuing the firebrand legacy.

1968 – West Indies’ Brisbane Triumph

West Indies won the first Test in Brisbane by 125 runs, after a dramatic collapse saw Australia go from 217/1 to 284 all out. Clive Lloyd scored 129 in his debut against Australia, while Garry Sobers’ 6/73 included Ian Chappell’s crucial wicket, securing victory.

1992 – Asif Mujtaba’s World Series Heroics

Pakistan’s Asif Mujtaba hit Steve Waugh for a six over midwicket to tie a World Series match in Hobart. Despite the thrilling moment, Pakistan went on to lose six subsequent matches, missing out on the final.

1847 – Birth of Harry Boyle, the Metronome

Australian seamer Harry Boyle, born today, was known for his methodical accuracy. His finest hour came at The Oval in 1882, taking the final wicket in Australia’s seven-run win that started the Ashes legend.

1988 – Kris Srikkanth’s All-Round Brilliance

Against New Zealand in Vishakapatnam, Kris Srikkanth took 5/27 and smashed 70 off 87 balls, almost single-handedly guiding India to a four-wicket victory. This was part of a purple patch where he claimed 17 wickets in six ODIs.

1886 – Birth of Major Booth

Major Booth, born in Pudsey, was a talented batter and fast-medium bowler whose career peaked before WWI. He played twice on England’s 1912–13 South Africa tour but tragically died at the Somme in 1916.

Last updated on: December 9, 2025