Cricketers Born on December 15

Fred MorleyENG
Fred Morley

175y / 1850

All-rounder

Rashid KhanPK
Rashid Khan

66y / 1959

Bowler

Keith AndrewENG
Keith Andrew

96y / 1929

Wicket-keeper batsman

Rolph GrantWI
Rolph Grant

116y / 1909

Batsman

Aasif KarimKE
Aasif Karim

62y / 1963

Bowler

AlimuddinPK
Alimuddin

95y / 1930

All-rounder

Greg MatthewsAU
Greg Matthews

66y / 1959

All-rounder

Carl HooperWI
Carl Hooper

59y / 1966

All-rounder

Player Info

1966 – Birth of Carl Hooper

Carl Hooper, born this year, was a stylish West Indian batsman capable of taking any bowler apart. Despite his talent, he often failed to deliver under pressure. One of his standout performances came in 1997-98 in Trinidad, when he scored an unbeaten 94 to guide West Indies to victory over England.

2009 – Rajkot ODI Thriller

India and Sri Lanka played an epic ODI in Rajkot, with both teams scoring over 400. Virender Sehwag’s 146 off 102 balls, along with half-centuries from Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, helped India post 414. Sri Lanka fought back through Tillakaratne Dilshan’s 160 and Kumar Sangakkara’s 90, but Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra held firm in the final overs to seal a dramatic win for India.

1959 – Greg Matthews’ Unique Career

Australian offspinner Greg Matthews, born this year, never dominated Test cricket with the ball, averaging 48. Yet he had moments of brilliance, including two five-fors and a crucial last-wicket haul in Madras in 1986-87. Matthews also excelled with the bat, scoring four centuries in 33 Tests as a lower-order contributor.

1977 – Lahore Riots Interrupt Play

During the first Test between Pakistan and England, riots disrupted play in Lahore. Police were chased across the ground, bricks and stones were hurled, and four officers took refuge in the England dressing room. Only 25 minutes of play were lost as the rioters cleared the debris voluntarily.

1998 – Ashes: Australia Dominates in Adelaide

England suffered a 205-run defeat in the third Test of the Ashes, falling 2-0 in the series. After a promising 187 for 3, they collapsed to 227 all out on a featherbed pitch, cementing another tough loss Down Under.

1982 – Adelaide Ashes Highlights

England’s struggles continued in Adelaide as they fell 2-0 down with two Tests to play. Greg Chappell scored his first Test century at home, and Geoff Lawson added nine wickets to his previous 11 from the second Test, showcasing Australia’s dominance.

1979 – The Aluminium Bat Controversy

During the Perth Test, Mike Brearley protested Dennis Lillee’s use of an aluminium bat, claiming it damaged the ball. After brief negotiations, Lillee swapped the bat, and the laws were later amended to require bats to be made of wood.

2024 – WPL Auction Highlights

Three uncapped Indian players fetched huge sums at the WPL auction: Simran Shaikh (Rs 1.9 crore, Gujarat Giants), G Kamilini (Rs 1.6 crore, Mumbai Indians), and Prema Rawat (Rs 1.2 crore, RCB). Among overseas players, West Indies allrounder Deandra Dottin went for Rs 1.7 crore to Gujarat Giants.

1994 – England Collapses Against Zimbabwe

In Sydney, England fell 14 runs short chasing 206, collapsing from 169 for 4. Three run-outs in a panic ended their hopes. Two years later, on the same day, England managed just 152 in another defeat, with Eddo Brandes hitting the winning six for Zimbabwe.

1930 – Birth of Alimuddin

Alimuddin played 25 Tests for Pakistan, including scoring three fifties and an unbeaten 103 in the country’s first home series against India in 1954-55. He debuted in first-class cricket at age 12 and later coached the national team before moving to London to work for Pakistan International Airlines.

1963 – Birth of Aasif Karim

Kenya’s Aasif Karim represented his country in three World Cups (1996, 1999, 2003) and captained their Davis Cup tennis team. Initially an attacking left-arm spinner, he became a parsimonious one-day bowler, famously taking 3 for 7 during Kenya’s 2003 World Cup campaign.

2024 – Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

Mumbai claimed their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, defeating Madhya Pradesh by five wickets in Bengaluru. Captain Rajat Patidar’s 81 off 40 balls set up the chase of 175, while 21-year-old Suryansh Shedge starred with 36* off 15 balls and contributed a wicket, catch, and run-out to earn Player of the Match honors.

Last updated on: December 14, 2025